Residents across Massachusetts woke up Monday to what forecasters are calling the coldest day of the season so far, with wind chills between zero and 15 below zero statewide.
A cold weather advisory was in effect for the Berkshires until 9 a.m. on Monday, where wind chill temperatures were -15 degrees. National Weather Service forecasters warn conditions could cause hypothermia or frostbite.
It was 5 degrees in Pittsfield before sunrise, 9 in Worcester and 13, 14 and 15 degrees in Springfield, Boston and Hyannis, respectively. All areas, except for Cape Cod & the Islands, were at zero or subzero wind chill levels.
Forecasters advise limiting outdoor activity on Monday and wear appropriate winter clothing, including hats and gloves.
Any lingering snow showers are expected to taper off by mid-morning as sunshine takes over the day. However, temperatures will struggle to rise past the 20s across the state, forecasters warn.
Highs in Springfield during the daytime will reach around 26 with -3 wind chills, while it could only get up to 24 degrees in Worcester with a -10 wind chill. Boston may reach 26 degrees that feel like -5.
Wind gusts between 25 and 35 mph are expected to pick up throughout the day, especially for those in higher elevations, forecasters said.
This will keep wind chill temperatures in the upper single digits and lower teens in the afternoon. There’s also a slight chance for snow showers in the Berkshires on Monday night, though forecasters say possibilities are low.
Forecasters are eyeing rising temperatures on Wednesday, with highs reaching the 40s and near 50s across the state.
This could come just before a strong storm system Thursday into Friday, forecasters warn, where heavy rain and high winds as temperatures climb further into the 50s and potentially 60s.
