StormTeam 5 Forecasts Chilly Rain and Snow for New England

StormTeam 5 Forecasts Chilly Rain and Snow for New England

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A late-week storm will bring rounds of chilly, windswept rain to New England from late Thursday through Friday night, according to a StormTeam 5 Weather Alert.

The weather system is expected to impact much of the region with varying precipitation types depending on elevation. While most areas will deal with wet conditions, some parts of the region may face a chance of light snow.

Light showers are forecast to begin late Thursday morning. Steadier rain will move in from the south and west later in the day, becoming more consistent by midnight.

The most significant impacts are expected to arrive overnight Thursday. Meteorologist Kelly Ann Cicalese said that the heaviest rain could mix with snow in higher elevations during the overnight hours and into early Friday.

“I’m thinking closer to 9 p.m., and we’ll see that heavy rain mixing with some snow in the higher elevations overnight through early Friday,” said StormTeam 5 Meteorologist Kelly Ann Cicalese.

Colder air may move southward briefly on Friday morning. This shift could bring wet snowflakes to higher elevations, including the Worcester Hills and the east slopes of the Berkshires, though officials say these flakes are unlikely to stick.

The storm will leave behind a stretch of cool and breezy conditions. The following table outlines the projected temperatures and weather conditions for the week:

Day Weather Conditions High Temperature
Thursday Impact Weather; heaviest showers late 52°F
Friday Chilly rain and wind 45°F
Saturday Mountain snow and showers 44°F
Sunday Partly sunny, chilly and breezy 49°F
Monday Partly sunny and cool 50°F
Tuesday Sunny with a chilly morning 51°F
Wednesday Sunny and seasonable 54°F

Temperatures are expected to remain cool through Monday. A shift toward more sunshine and slightly warmer, seasonable temperatures is anticipated by next Wednesday.

The heaviest rain and biggest impacts are expected overnight Thursday night.

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