Wilmington, Massachusetts – Get ready for a change in weather as a robust winter storm is expected to hit the area by Monday night, bringing with it a sharp drop in temperatures leading up to Valentines Day. The upcoming days will see a shift from warm to cold, with the potential for snow that is likely to stick around for an extended period.
Today, residents of Metrowest, the Shawsheen Valley, and the Merrimack Valley in Southern New Hampshire can expect record-setting temperatures climbing to the low 60s. However, areas outside of this “hot zone” may see less dramatic temperature increases, with cooler 50s expected in the North Shore, Cape Ann, and the South Shore.
Showers are expected to develop this afternoon and evening along a front, with the possibility of thunderstorms in Western/Central Mass due to a surge in energy and warmth. The cooler air will arrive on Sunday, with temperatures still hovering near 50 degrees. By Monday, temperatures are forecast to dip even further, setting the stage for the anticipated winter storm.
The forecast suggests heavy snowfall, with 6 +/- inches expected for many areas away from the coast. However, the exact impact on coastal areas is still uncertain. The storm is expected to begin late Monday and continue through Tuesday, with strong winds possibly leading to coastal flooding during high tide cycles, particularly around 1pm on Tuesday.
As we await further forecasts to pinpoint the heaviest snowfall, one thing is for certain – there’s plenty of fine-tuning to be done in the days ahead. Stay tuned for updates on various platforms as we monitor the developments of this upcoming winter storm. And in the meantime, enjoy the weekend!