MA Weather: First Storm, Snow Of 2020 In Forecast

The first storm of the new year is expected to bring rain and snow to Massachusetts this weekend. The beginning of the storm is likely to bring on-and-off rain showers Friday and Saturday, with the first snow of 2020 expected overnight Saturday into Sunday morning.

There is no word on how much snow expected or the exact timing of the changeover, but it might not happen until after the Patriots playoff game against Tennessee, which kicks off at 8:15 p.m. at Gillette Stadium. The game should looks like it will at least be played in consistent rain. Patch will continue to update with the latest forecast.

"Those with plans in ... Boston ... from Friday to Saturday should be prepared for wet weather," AccuWeather senior meteorologist Brett Anderson said. "It is the second part of the storm that is likely to trend colder and allow a transition to snow or a rain and snow mix from west to east."

There are currently no weather watches or advisories via the National Weather Service.

Last year ended on an icy note, with an ice storm pelting much of New England in the days and hours leading up to New Year's Eve. This storm won't be a repeat of that type of mess.

Boston-area forecast via NWS

Today - Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tonight - Increasing clouds, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Friday - A chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Patchy fog between 11am and 2pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday Night - Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday - Rain. Patchy fog after 9am. High near 45. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night - Rain. Patchy fog before 9pm. Low around 34. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday - A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Monday - Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Monday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light west wind.

Tuesday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Light west wind.

Tuesday Night - A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday - A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.