How much melting will we get before our next snow?

A quiet stretch continues through the end of the workweek. We’re seasonable in the 40s with plenty more where that comes from for Friday and Saturday. This will help melting, but it definitely will take much more time and warmth for the huge, shaded snow piles to melt away.

The normal high for this time of year is 41 degrees, so while Boston has been below normal for temperatures until this stretch, there has been no shortage of snow. Nearly 61″ so far this season, more than doubling last year’s snow totals — and we’re not out of the woods yet, with the potential for more snow on the way.

A cold front slides through early Sunday and could squeeze out scattered snow showers in the morning, most areas seeing between a coating and 3″ of snow. As it comes closer, we will highlight the spots that will more likely see little to no snow, and who will see those 3″ snow accumulations. Behind it, a shot of Arctic air settles in to start the new week.

Highs Sunday stay in the 30s, but Monday only reaches the low to mid 20s, with morning lows dipping into the single digits. It’ll feel sharply colder compared to Saturday. By Tuesday, temperatures nudge back toward normal. The active pattern will likely continue through next week with Tuesday to Wednesday the next days to keep an eye on for rain and snow.