Sunday will bring 5 to 9 inches of snow, followed by a stretch of cold, winter-like weather, with mostly sunny to partly cloudy days and chilly nights. Strong northwest winds will make it feel colder than the actual temperatures, especially during the day. With clear to partly cloudy skies at night, temperatures will drop into the low to mid-20s, making for brisk evenings. The persistent cold and gusty winds will keep outdoor activities cool and require warm layers. Be prepared for a crisp and quiet winter week ahead.
Thursday, January 16:
Increasing cloudiness, with a high near 31°F. Northwest winds at 5 mph will make for a calm but cool day. Clouds will linger into the evening, with temperatures falling to around 16°F, and light winds will make for a quiet and chilly night.
Friday, January 17:
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37°F. Northwest winds at 7 to 10 mph will keep it feeling cool throughout the day. The evening will be mostly clear, with a low around 23°F. Northwest winds at 3 to 5 mph will continue to keep it chilly overnight.
Saturday, January 18:
Sun and areas of high clouds in the morning, then mostly cloudy in the afternoon with a bit of snow and rain at times. High near 44°F. Northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph will make it feel cooler than the actual temperature. The evening will bring mostly cloudy skies, with a low around 33°F. Northwest winds at 5 to 8 mph will continue.
Sunday, January 19:
Rain will transition to snow in the afternoon as temperatures drop. The high will reach near 40°F
with northwest winds at 5 to 8 mph shifting north by the afternoon. Snow will become heavy into
the evening, with intense snowfall rates reducing visibility. Patchy fog and freezing fog are
possible into the night. By late evening, temperatures will fall to around 14°F, with winds shifting
northwest at 10 to 14 mph. Snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches is expected, creating hazardous
travel conditions.
M.L.King Day, Monday, January 20:
The day will begin bitterly cold, with snow-covered surfaces and sunny skies. Temperatures will
peak near 21°F by the afternoon, with west winds at 10 to 13 mph and gusts up to 24 mph
creating an added chill. The night will bring mostly clear skies, with temperatures plummeting to
around 5°F. Winds will ease slightly to around 7 mph but will still contribute to frigid conditions.
Tuesday, January 21:
The coldest air of the season settles under mostly sunny skies. Highs will only reach 16°F, with
west winds at 6 to 9 mph intensifying the chill. Overnight temperatures will drop to around 2°F,
with partly cloudy skies and light west winds maintaining the icy grip.
Wednesday, January 22:
Temperatures will hover near 16°F under mostly sunny skies, with northwest winds at 6 to 9
mph keeping the air feeling frigid. Overnight conditions will remain brutally cold, with lows falling
to around 1°F under partly cloudy skies and light west winds.
Thursday, January 23:
Sunny skies will accompany a slight warming trend, with highs near 23°F. Southwest winds at 6
to 9 mph will keep the air crisp, though the day will feel milder compared to earlier in the week.
Overnight, clouds will increase as temperatures dip to around 12°F, with southwest winds
continuing.
Friday, January 24:
Partly sunny skies will bring the high to around 30°F, marking the first significant moderation in temperatures. West winds at 6 to 8 mph will provide a brisk feel but less biting than earlier days. Overnight, temperatures will remain steady, falling to about 18°F under partly cloudy skies.
The daily weather forecast for Watertown, MA, is provided by Meteorologist Matthew Moll of New England Weather Consulting.