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Watertown will experience a chilly stretch from December 19 to 26. Thursday starts with rain in the morning, followed by a sharp drop in temperature and gusty winds in the evening. Snow showers are likely overnight Friday, potentially making roads slick, so be cautious. Saturday will be very cold with temperatures in the teens by evening. Sunday will bring even colder conditions with highs near 20°F.
From December 12 to 19, Watertown will experience a mix of winter and spring-like weather. Expect some cold, sunny days with gusty winds that will make it feel chillier than the actual temperature. There will be a brief shift toward milder conditions, with some rain possible, especially toward the weekend. However, winter isn’t done yet — colder temperatures will return, and there’s a chance of snow showers midweek. So, it’ll be a week of fluctuating temperatures, so be ready for both chilly and slightly warmer days, with some wet and possibly slippery conditions to watch out for.
(UPDATED on Dec. 9 at 9:20 a.m.)
The forecast period will bring a mix of weather conditions that will impact outdoor activities and travel. Expect chilly temperatures and mixed precipitation, with rain and snow on Thursday, followed by clear but cold weather on Friday and Saturday. Sunday will offer a brief break with sunnier skies, but temperatures will remain low, especially at night. There will be an increased chance of rain and snow showers early next week, particularly Tuesday through Wednesday, bringing the possibility of slick conditions on roads and sidewalks.
Here’s the updated daily weather forecast for Watertown, MA, from Thursday, November 27 to Thursday, December 5 by Meteorologist Matthew Moll of New England Weather Consulting: As we move past Thanksgiving, Watertown is transitioning into a quieter, yet noticeably colder pattern. After a rainy and windy Thanksgiving Day, conditions will settle on Friday with mostly sunny skies and cooler temperatures around 46°F. However, the real shift comes this weekend, as temperatures will struggle to reach the low 40s, with brisk winds making it feel even colder. By Sunday, highs will be in the upper 30s, and temperatures will quickly dip into the 20s overnight, signaling the arrival of winter-like conditions. As we head into next week, the cold will persist, with highs near 38°F and lows dropping into the low 20s, making it feel even colder with the wind chill.
Here’s the updated daily weather forecast for Watertown, MA, from Thursday, November 14 to Thursday, November 21 by Meteorologist Matthew Moll of New England Weather Consulting:
This period will feature a mix of sunny and cloudy days, with a few chances for very light rain, especially later in the week. There are still no significant rainfall events showing up for the Watertown area. The weather will remain relatively mild during the daytime, though nights will become colder, with temperatures dipping into the 30s and low 40s. Thursday, November 14: Mostly cloudy with highs near 47°F. A few sunny breaks are possible in the afternoon.
Watertown will get more than a foot of snow during Saturday’s snowstorm, according to weather forecasters. The City of Watertown has declared a Snow Emergency, and has already canceled some events. The National Weather Service announced that Eastern Massachusetts is under a Blizzard Warning from midnight on Friday to midnight on Saturday. The Watertown area could get more than 2 feet of snow, according to WCVB Channel 5, while WBZ Channel 4 has the are in the 12 to 18 inch zone. Snow Emergency
Superintendent of Public Works Greg St.
A storm with snow, sleet and possibly ice will roll through the area on Saturday evening into Sunday of Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for all of Massachusetts by the National Weather Service. Up to six inches of snow is possible in the area, according to the NWS warning, and ice accumulation is possible. The storm follows the coating of snow expected to fall Friday morning. WBZ Channel 4 weather forecasters anticipate snow to start around 8 p.m. on Saturday and the heaviest snowfall overnight.
One of the biggest blizzards in years is heading toward the Boston area on Monday night could dump more than a two feet of snow on Watertown. The storm is expected to be a long one. The Blizzard Watch was upgraded to a Blizzard Warning, and will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday and runs to 1 a.m. on Wednesday. WBZ-TV’s forecast puts Watertown in the area which could get 20-30 inches of snow! Light snow should start after 5 p.m. Monday, and the heavy snowfall will begin Monday evening.