As the first major snowfall of the season prepares to make its grand appearance in Massachusetts, it seems there is no escaping its wintry embrace this time. The forecast is calling for a generous 6.5 inches or more for the majority of the state, so it’s time to wrap up warm and welcome the arrival of the winter wonderland.
The National Weather Service has unveiled its snowfall map, revealing that a significant portion of interior Massachusetts and southern New England is poised to be blanketed with 6 inches or more of snow. However, there may be some mixing along the coast, particularly on Cape Cod, where accumulation could be minimal or even non-existent.
The burning question on everyone’s mind is just how much snow coastal and immediate inland locations will receive. The warm ocean waters could restrict accumulation to 3 inches or less, or there may be higher totals if the storm track shifts slightly eastward. As of Thursday morning, the outlook for most areas west of Route 95/128 hinted at predominantly snowy conditions.
According to the National Weather Service, snow is expected to commence late on Saturday night and proceed into the early hours of Sunday morning, with heavy precipitation intensifying after 2 a.m. The snowfall is set to persist throughout the majority of Sunday, with the most intense weather forecasted for the morning and early afternoon. An easterly wind is expected to shift northward, gusting up to 30 miles per hour, but it is not anticipated to yield as much damage as recent rainstorms and nor’easters.
For those regions experiencing rain overnight on Saturday, it should all transform into snow later on Sunday before the storm concludes towards the end of the day. Stay tuned to Patch for storm updates in the coming week, as well as information regarding event cancellations, snow emergency parking restrictions, and other pertinent advisories.
It’s time to retrieve those snow boots from the back of the closet, unearth your coziest scarf, and stock up on hot cocoa because winter is poised to make its dazzling debut. Whether you revel in the snow or lament the impending shovelling, it’s time to embrace the blizzard and prepare for the season’s inaugural heavy snowfall. Let’s make the most of it and revel in the enchanting winter landscape that awaits us. So, are you prepared?
