Snow is falling across much of Massachusetts on Sunday, with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Some areas near the south coast and Cape Cod could see up to 6 inches.
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. for areas south of the Massachusetts Turnpike, eastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and Rhode Island, according to the National Weather Service.
The snow will end from west to east and clear western Massachusetts by lunchtime. For eastern Massachusetts, the snow will persist into the afternoon and potentially the evening for coastal regions. Snowfall rates are expected to be light, although there could be brief periods of moderate snow near the south coast.
As the snow leaves the region, dangerously cold air will rush in. Northwest winds will pick up significantly and gusts of up to 40 mph will develop tonight and into Monday. The winds, combined with the plummeting temperatures, will create a dangerous wind chill of -10 to 0 degrees across most of Massachusetts.
Areas of higher elevation could see temperatures drop as low as -15 degrees.
Monday will remain bitterly cold with high temperatures in the teens in areas of higher elevation and in the 20s elsewhere. Wind chills will make it feel like single digits to lower teens during the warmest parts of the day.
Local forecasts for Sunday:
- Boston: High 33°, Low 28°, Snow, mainly before 4 p.m.
- Hyannis: High 34°, Low 30°, Snow
- Pittsfield: High 23°, Low 17°, Snow likely
- Springfield: High 30°, Low 11°, Snow, mainly before noon
- Worcester: High 30°, Low 11°, Snow before 4 p.m., then a slight chance of snow after 5 p.m.
