Wintery Weather Walloping Watertown This Week

Wind, snow and cold temperatures will hit Watertown this week, the National Weather Service warns. The NWS has issued a Wind Advisory through 7 p.m. Monday night. Winds will be around 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph today, which could bring down small trees and branches and cause power outages. The area could get snow showers could come through between 1 and 2 p.m.

On Tuesday, there is a 40 percent chance of snow, with up to half an inch of accumulation. Then, temperatures will dip on Wednesday night with a low of negative 1 and a high on Thursday of 13 degrees.

Possible Flooding in Watertown Wednesday Night

Look for a long rain storm to hit Watertown on Wednesday, with heavy rains in the evening. The National Weather Service has issues a Flood Watch for the Watertown area and most of Eastern Massachusetts on Wednesday. Rain will start in the afternoon, and get heavy between 5 and 8 p.m. The area could get 1.5 to 2.5 inches and some places it could be as much as 4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Precipitation will continue into Thursday morning.

Snow Storm Hits Watertown Thursday

Snow covers the road at the Arsenal on the Charles in front of athenahealth. Photo: Charlie Breitrose. By Charlie Breitrose

[Updated 4:02 p.m.] The snow has turned to rain. Watch out for downed branches and power outages. The snow may return later.