There is a promising chance for snow across parts of Massachusetts following the holiday season. According to the National Weather Service’s Boston office, a clipper system is set to bring accumulating snow from Friday night into Saturday morning, with some areas anticipated to receive up to 5 inches.
The highest snowfall totals are expected in central and western Connecticut, as well as western Massachusetts, where forecasts predict between 2 to 4 inches, with the possibility of localized totals reaching 5 inches. In contrast, central to eastern Massachusetts is likely to experience lighter snowfall, generally receiving a coating to around 2 inches.
Travel conditions may become slick during this time, particularly on Friday night and early Saturday. The National Weather Service noted that while forecasts indicate potential snowfall, they maintain moderate confidence due to the narrow gradient in snowfall accumulation, meaning small deviations in the storm’s track could result in significant differences in totals.
Looking further ahead, residents should be aware that another weather system could introduce a risk of freezing rain late Sunday night into early Monday, primarily affecting interior southern New England. This could create additional challenges as the region navigates through winter weather conditions.
With these developments, Massachusetts residents can look forward to a post-holiday winter wonderland while staying safe during potential travel disruptions.