In the wake of a snowstorm that dumped up to 8 inches across Massachusetts, the Bay State is preparing for a blast of arctic air that will bring wind chills at or below zero for much of the state.
The snowfall from Sunday’s storm had largely stopped by 7 a.m. Monday, giving way to below-normal temperatures in the low to mid-20s in most areas. Winds around 25 mph will make it feel even cooler on Monday, with “feels-like” temperatures in the single digits.
“Please dress in layers and cover any exposed skin if planning to be outside today,” National Weather Service forecasters wrote.
An arctic airmass will continue blanketing the state Monday night bringing low temperatures in the single digits — a result of “weakening winds, clear skies, and recent snowfall” combined with the arctic air, forecasters say.
The icy air will remain in place on Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs in the upper teens to low 20s. Low temperatures on Tuesday night will be in the single digits, with some areas falling below zero. Wind chills will make it feel much colder — between zero and 15 below zero.
Temperatures will improve later in the week but are set to remain below normal, with highs in the upper 20s to low 30s.
