Rainy commute to turn to snow by evening

Cindy Fitzgibbon forecasts a mix of rain and snow, with minimal accumulation expected in the Boston area.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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A storm system moving through the region will bring a rainy mix that is expected to transition to snow by Friday evening. While areas north of Route 2 could see 3-6 inches of snow, the Boston metro area is only anticipated to receive around 1 inch of accumulation, mostly after dark. Temperatures will drop overnight, potentially leading to slick roads, but the snow showers are expected to wind down by Saturday morning.

Why it matters

This late-winter storm system is a common occurrence in New England, but the transition from rain to snow can create tricky driving conditions, especially during the evening commute. The forecast highlights the variability in winter weather across the region, with higher snowfall amounts expected in the northwestern parts of the state compared to the Boston area.

The details

According to Cindy Fitzgibbon's weather report, the storm system will bring rain through the afternoon hours, with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 30s in the Boston area preventing significant snow accumulation. However, as temperatures drop and the winds shift more northerly in the evening, the precipitation will transition to snow showers. Areas north of Route 2 could see 3-6 inches of snow, while the Boston metro area is only expected to receive around 1 inch, mostly after dark. The snow showers are expected to wind down by Saturday morning.

  • As of Friday afternoon, rain is working into southeastern Massachusetts.
  • By Friday evening around 6 PM, the rain will start to transition to snow, especially north of Route 2.
  • Overnight Friday into Saturday morning, temperatures will drop into the 20s and 30s, potentially leading to slick road conditions.
  • The snow showers are expected to wind down by Saturday morning.

The players

Cindy Fitzgibbon

A meteorologist providing the weather forecast for the region.

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What they’re saying

“A lot of this is barely starting to make its way down to the ground. You can see visibility still ten miles until you get out into the western part of the state. Then it drops.”

— Cindy Fitzgibbon, Meteorologist (wcvb.com)

What’s next

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch starting around midnight Sunday night into Monday for the South Coast, Cape, and Islands due to the potential for more significant snow from a separate coastal storm system.

The takeaway

This late-winter storm system highlights the variability in winter weather across the region, with higher snowfall amounts expected in the northwestern parts of the state compared to the Boston area. Drivers should be prepared for potentially slick road conditions overnight, especially north of Route 2, and monitor the forecast for updates on the potential coastal storm system expected to impact the region on Sunday night into Monday.