Here’s the updated daily weather forecast from Wednesday, February 5 to Friday, February 7 by Meteorologist Matthew Moll of New England Weather Consulting:
Wednesday, February 5:
High pressure builds in from the Great Lakes, bringing mostly sunny skies but cold temperatures. Highs will only reach between 25°F and 30°F, though with much less wind than the previous day. The night will remain dry as high pressure shifts eastward, but increasing mid-to-high-level clouds will move in from the west late at night ahead of an approaching system. Overnight lows will dip well into the teens, with some single-digit temperatures possible in typically colder low-lying areas.
Thursday, February 6:
A fast-moving storm system will bring wintry precipitation beginning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Snow will be the dominant precipitation type initially, and a brief period of moderate-to-heavy snowfall is possible. However, as warm air moves in aloft, snow will transition to sleet and possibly light freezing rain.
Accumulations of 1-4 inches of snow and sleet are expected, with a light glaze of ice possible. Areas northwest of I-95 will likely stay below freezing for most of the day, increasing the potential for slick roads. Along and southeast of the Boston-Providence corridor, temperatures may briefly rise above freezing, leading to a changeover to rain before precipitation ends.
Motorists should plan for slow and slippery travel throughout the day. High temperatures will be around 36°F, with lows dropping to 31°F overnight as the system exits.
Friday, February 7:
Drier weather returns, with skies becoming mostly sunny. Despite the sunshine, temperatures will remain cold, with a high near 36°F. Winds will be light, making for a calmer but chilly end to the week. Overnight, clear skies will allow temperatures to fall to around 18°F.