What Boston forecasters are saying about the timing and impacts of the wintry mix

Cold air over VT & NH drains southward today, temps fall below freezing in northern portions of MA, CT & RI. This will result in a flash freeze, with any standing water or slush, freezing later this morning into the afternoon & evening. Icy spots will develop. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx pic.twitter.com/4KyEQi95by

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) February 23, 2023

Another system will move through this evening and overnight, bringing additional snow accumulations. Freezing rain and sleet will also be possible across central/southern NH. pic.twitter.com/8ALGGTOWzp

— NWS Gray (@NWSGray) February 23, 2023

[2/22 5 PM] Winter storm begins this evening with a period of 1 to 2 inches per hour snowfall rates likely overnight tonight into Thursday morning. Winds gusting to 40 mph across northern NY could result in areas of blowing snow and near zero visibility at times #snow #vtwx #nywx pic.twitter.com/EsDyg4Cbj4

— NWS Burlington (@NWSBurlington) February 22, 2023

Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories for snowfall of 3 and 12 inches by Thurs. Snow is expected tonight into Thurs, with a transition to a wintry mix across south-central VT, which could expand north toward the International Border as precip tapers off. Attached is onset timing. pic.twitter.com/l3zNwOaGMK

— NWS Burlington (@NWSBurlington) February 22, 2023

An ICY MIX of snow, sleet and rain out there this Thursday morning making for sloppy and SLIPPERY conditions. Temps will drop this afternoon causing things to ice over even more. Turn on #WCVB for forecast details pic.twitter.com/AoE1HwU1n5

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) February 23, 2023

HOW MUCH SNOW…
As expected the heaviest snow was in northern MA with >3" closer to the NH border. Mixing with sleet and rain kept totals down closer to the pike – but it's slippery! #WCVB pic.twitter.com/1yuYHGqq0L

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) February 23, 2023

FREEZE UP AS TEMPS FALL THIS AFTERNOON
Colder air will drain south on a NNE wind this afternoon.
⚠️Icy areas mostly near and north of the pike this morning.
⚠️Wet and slushy areas south of the pike this morning will freeze as temps drop this afternoon making it slippery!#WCVB pic.twitter.com/94AFYHzDWL

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) February 23, 2023

TONIGHT…
Final round of sleet and freezing rain comes thru tonight (after evening commute) and could create and icy glaze. Clearing out by Friday morning but watching for icy spots where untreated #WCVB pic.twitter.com/a08fHN1557

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) February 23, 2023

SHOT OF COLD…
Coming in Friday with temps falling from the 30s into the 20s thru the day. NW wind gusts 20-30mph+ will send wind chills into the single digits Friday evening and below zero Saturday morning #WCVB pic.twitter.com/VaZE6KkGvN

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) February 23, 2023

NEXT 7 DAYS…
Wintry mix moves out tonight with a shot of cold to start the weekend. Wind chills below zero Friday night and Saturday AM. Watching the potential for significant snow Tuesday as a storm develops to our south and stalls just offshore. Stay tuned! #WCVB pic.twitter.com/iTOfXnV2KH

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) February 23, 2023

WATCHING TUESDAY…
Multiple computer models now signaling the potential for a significant snow storm early next week as low pressure develops and stalls to our SE. Snow could begin Monday night and could linger into Wednesday morning. Stay tuned for updates! #WCVB pic.twitter.com/UIvyiPYRz8

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) February 23, 2023

THURSDAY AM weather update ⤵️
Wintry mix this morning making it slippery. ⚠️Colder air drains south this afternoon causing things to freeze up – icy conditions develop where it is just wet this morning. Sun returns tomorrow with a blast of cold to start the weekend. #WCVB pic.twitter.com/pT6nAO7K0z

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) February 23, 2023

You'll just see a few slushy spots south of the Mass Pike. Right now snow & sleet continue north with up to 1" additional snow across the MA/NH border, leading totals near these… Calling all snow reports & photos! pic.twitter.com/Dz0awsVft0

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 23, 2023

Not good… Slippery travel will get worse as temperatures drop and freezing drizzle/mix continues most of the day. @boston25 #mawx #nhwx #newengland pic.twitter.com/2Y5c2m0THd

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 23, 2023

ICY travel today & tonight… Worcester already reported 1/4" ice (also 1" snow). Be careful & limit travel if possible. @Boston25 #mawx #newengland pic.twitter.com/scy6CP2JFk

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 23, 2023

If you want to add a snow or ice report, send me your total & a photo! @boston25 #mawx #newengland. Very little additional snow accumulation is expected today. pic.twitter.com/d7ul0MZ0jT

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 23, 2023

Worst travel where temps are below freezing this am with sleet, freezing rain and snow. pic.twitter.com/sf59s77mDQ

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) February 23, 2023

Winter weather advisory through this evening. Afternoon-evening temps go below freezing for Boston and surrounding areas. Watch for slush/puddles to freeze up. pic.twitter.com/FgkLazlirU

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) February 23, 2023

Snow/sleet so far. 2-4" a common theme across northern Mass. pic.twitter.com/Ovijl2O4s2

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) February 23, 2023

Winter mess this morning. Battling some icy conditions through this evening. pic.twitter.com/BVP2ROzgAE

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) February 23, 2023

We'll catch a break in the activity later this morning but we are far from done with the impacts. Temps continue to fall freezing things over through the afternoon. Another brush of freezing rain expected overnight leading to another glaze on Friday morning.

Tough travel ahead. pic.twitter.com/CPeihdQbq7

— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) February 23, 2023

Snow totals from around the region: pic.twitter.com/oaGdn3eSDx

— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) February 23, 2023