Weather

What forecasters are saying about the timing and impacts of the snow, wind, and rain

"Our next system brings snow, rain, isolated pockets of freezing rain, and plenty of wind."

updated on January 25, 2023

National Weather Service: ‘Big story overnight is heavy rain & urban/small stream flooding, especially in RI and SE MA.’

Big story overnight is heavy rain & urban/small stream flooding, especially in RI and SE MA.

Flood Warnings are posted for the Pawtuxet & Pawcatuck Rivers in RI where minor flooding is forecast based upon expected rainfall.#riwx pic.twitter.com/zXdCwu2Dnu
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) January 25, 2023

Storm Update:

1. Snow arrives late this afternoon & changes to rain 5-10 PM from S to N,

2. Heavy rain overnight may lead to street flooding & minor river/stream flooding.

3. Strong winds in RI/SE MA may bring down branches & cause power outages.#ctwx #mawx #riwx pic.twitter.com/rDTYz42hYL
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) January 25, 2023

New Hampshire and Maine

Good morning. A winter storm is expected this evening. Heavy snow will be followed by freezing rain and rain. Here's a look at our most recent ice and snow totals, as well as the onset of each precipitation type in your area. #NHwx #MEwx pic.twitter.com/HRQ3JBhLLJ
— NWS Gray (@NWSGray) January 25, 2023

Vermont

[Wednesday, Jan 25th, at 210 PM] – Light snow is almost covering the whole region at this point. On the southwest corner of the map, you can start to see the pocket of the heavier snow to arrive this evening. pic.twitter.com/CY91JT7SKA
— NWS Burlington (@NWSBurlington) January 25, 2023

Jeremy Reiner, 7News: ‘Radar looking rather underwhelming for snow.’

4:20pm THU…Radar looking rather underwhelming for snow. Narrow ribbon of snow showers & flurries from Fitchburg to Springfield but a lot of dry air west of Springfield. #7news pic.twitter.com/Pd4EbgZkLP
— Jeremy Reiner (@jreineron7) January 25, 2023

Pete Bouchard, NBC10 Boston: ‘Dry air taking a massive bite.’

Here's one of the reasons for the decreased snow amounts. Part of our heavy band of snow is missing…dry air taking a massive bite. pic.twitter.com/2PuqJNWk4y
— Pete Bouchard NBC10 Boston (@PeteNBCBoston) January 25, 2023

Based on current trends & new guidance, pulling back on snow amounts. Turns to HEAVY rain by 8-9pm. This snow will vanish tomorrow with highs near 50! pic.twitter.com/fj8oFwGPzA
— Pete Bouchard NBC10 Boston (@PeteNBCBoston) January 25, 2023

Jason Brewer, Boston25 News: ‘Ill-timed snow setting in for the PM commute.’

Ill-timed snow setting in for the PM commute. @vickigrafwx & I have you covered 5-7pm on @boston25. pic.twitter.com/N0y8E9ynZV
— Jason Brewer (@JBrewerBoston25) January 25, 2023