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id: b172980a0f
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-11 11:18 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 02:00 EST
status: reported
outlets: 4
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# Coastal storm to bring rain and possible snow to Massachusetts

Forecasters say a slow-moving coastal storm will bring rain to Greater Boston late Thursday into Friday. A coating to 2 inches of snow is possible in higher elevations.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/boston/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Boston Patch](http://patch.com/massachusetts/across-ma/polar-plunge-brings-first-snow-cold-rain-ma-see-latest-timeline?utm_source=article-mostrecent&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=weather&utm_campaign=recirc&utm_content=normal), 2026-11-11 11:18 EST: 'Polar Plunge' Brings First Snow, Cold Rain To MA: See Latest Timeline
- [Boston.com](https://www.boston.com/weather/local-news/2026/11/11/boston-ma-weather-rain-snow-forecast-nov-2026/), 2026-11-11 12:28 EST: What Boston meteorologists are saying about the potential for rain and snow this week
- [The Boston Globe](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/11/11/metro/noreaster-snow-boston-new-england/), 2026-11-11 17:52 EST: Nor’easter forecast: Here’s when and where the snow and rain are expected in New England
- [NBC10 Boston](https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/noreaster-in-boston-new-england-how-much-snow-will-we-get/4047776/), 2026-11-12 02:00 EST: Where will the nor'easter hit hardest? New snow maps show what to expect

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.