Boston, MA snow forecast for Thursday: Driving impacts

A quiet stretch is coming Boston's way to start off the week — but it won't last long.

It will still be cold, with highs in the low and mid 30s through Wednesday.

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Tuesday to Wednesday will see some light snow accumulations for the Cape and the Islands. The rest of us will be mainly dry until Thursday morning — for which we've issued a First Alert, given the timing and type of precipitation, which will affect the commute.

A map showing two low pressure systems over Michigan and Tennessee that will bring cold air and a wintry mix to Boston through Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.

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But early morning Thursday will begin as a wintry mess. First, snow will fall overnight, and just before sunrise, the snow will change over to a mix of sleet, rain and freezing rain.

The timeline for when to expect snow, rain and a mix in Boston from Tuesday to Thursday Feb. 11-13, 2025. Snow is possible late Tuesday through noon Wednesday, followed by Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Most of Thursday features a wintry mix, then rain. — The timeline for when to expect snow, rain and a mix in Boston from Tuesday to Thursday Feb. 11-13, 2025.

A light wintry mix will stick around until the late morning before changing completely to rain.

Ice accumulations are possible, but will likely stay below 0.10 inches. While slippery for walkways and elevated surfaces, these accumulations look to be minor as far as impacts are concerned.