What Boston meteorologists are saying about the timing and impacts of Wednesday’s snow

[Snow Timeline] here is a simulation (not to be exact) of periods of light snow & rain today, transitioning to all snow tonight. Only minor accumulations expected, a coating to 2", with roads mainly wet. More of decorative #snow with little travel impacts. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx pic.twitter.com/OXjmryHvhG

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) December 8, 2021

A light snowfall is expected late Wednesday into Wednesday night with bulk of accumulation occurring after dark. Expecting a coating to 2 inches which may have some impact on the evening commute. pic.twitter.com/NWrNLBufBQ

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) December 7, 2021

[Long Range Outlook] While some of our area will see minor snow accumulations late Wed afternoon and evening; the overall pattern going forward will not be wintry. There is high confidence in above to at times well above normal temperatures dominating through December 20th. pic.twitter.com/4SA4kcuuSz

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) December 7, 2021

This evening brings the highest chance of snow showers to the Boston and Providence Metros with some slick roads after dark, while Cape Cod after raindrops in the afternoon goes to snowflakes by around midnight. Just as this thing starts to find a bit of organization, it's gone. pic.twitter.com/kstUX9mfCA

— 1DegreeOutside (@1DegreeOutside) December 8, 2021

In Maine, closely watching afternoon radar. As mentioned here on Twitter yesterday, a "Norlun Trough" – narrow band of more intense precipitation – expected to set up near the coast. Right now, looks to stay barely offshore but need to be sure doesn't back into Casco Bay area. pic.twitter.com/BUbKyZVYQf

— 1DegreeOutside (@1DegreeOutside) December 8, 2021

Minor snow event this evening/tonight.

Up to 2" or so in the higher elevations N&W of Boston. pic.twitter.com/eabXi6TFmC

— Jacob Wycoff (@4cast4you) December 8, 2021

Historically, the warmest Decembers on record were followed by below-average seasonal snowfalls. pic.twitter.com/IoP5vuQJR7

— Jacob Wycoff (@4cast4you) December 8, 2021

The morning will stay generally dry with some flurries around. #Boston will see a wintry mix this afternoon with WET roads turning slushy/snowy at night. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/SZHE7YbftG

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) December 8, 2021

Patchy rain and snow showers may slow down the evening commute. #mawx #boston #newengland @boston25 pic.twitter.com/LCZbbgMuiY

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) December 8, 2021

First measurable snow of the season for some of you this evening and tonight! ⁦@boston25⁩ pic.twitter.com/EEEmCMpc6G

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) December 8, 2021

Although a coating in possible far north & at elevations during the day, most of this will stick this EVENING & TONIGHT! @boston25 #mawx #nhwx #newengland pic.twitter.com/vWf0AE2P6X

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) December 8, 2021

After a wintry mix this afternoon, the end of the week is shaping up generally dry with a little warm up! @Boston25 #mawx #boston pic.twitter.com/XLA4ic0N0P

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) December 8, 2021

Coating to a couple inches of snow this evening. pic.twitter.com/fdqlD6sOP6

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) December 8, 2021

Roads are good through most of the day. Few evening slick spots on untreated surfaces as patchy light snow breaks out. pic.twitter.com/QUVS7bJR3e

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) December 8, 2021

Coating to a couple inches of snow this evening. Higher terrain has best chance of 2" pic.twitter.com/aMxWYJHROP

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) December 8, 2021

Cool and dry tomorrow, mix of sun and clouds, mid 30s to 40 for highs. pic.twitter.com/NBva0ZmzgO

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) December 8, 2021

Mild with showers Saturday, near 60. Back to near 40, but dry Sunday. pic.twitter.com/FL8B46TLkb

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) December 8, 2021

WEDNESDAY AM weather update ⤵️
A little light snow ❄️ later today into the evening could make roads slick after dark. Only a coating-2” of snow expected #WCVB pic.twitter.com/AeN6Zp96PG

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) December 8, 2021

WEDNESDAY…
Light snow moves in this afternoon with rain toward the South Coast and Cape. Amounts will be light, but slick spots expected for the evening commute. Untreated roads will be slippery tonight #WCVB pic.twitter.com/y2P8sqYnub

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) December 8, 2021

LIGHT SNOW LATE TODAY – TONIGHT…
Amounts will be light- only expected a coating to 2" away from the coast with the highest amounts in the higher elevations. The concern is for slick roads for the evening commute into tonight. Untreated surfaces will get slippery #WCVB pic.twitter.com/GQU9ImQSqg

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) December 8, 2021

WEEKEND WARM UP…
A storm tracking to our west Saturday will draw up warm air from the south. Highs around 60 on Saturday with rain at times. Drying out Sunday. Pattern looks quite warm for December next week #WCVB pic.twitter.com/dKCk1JfdFB

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) December 8, 2021