In the event you’re dreaming of a white early December within the metropolis, maintain dreaming.
It appears like probably the most important snow accumulations from Tuesday’s winter storm will probably be north of the Mass Pike and west of I-495.
The heaviest snow, with the potential for 6-plus inches, is predicted from the Worcester Hills to the Berkshires, in keeping with the Nationwide Climate Service’s Boston workplace.
A Winter Storm Warning will probably be in impact from Tuesday morning by means of Wednesday morning for components of central and western Massachusetts.
“Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches,” NWS Boston wrote within the alert.
“Travel could be very difficult,” the company added. “The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Significant accumulation of wet, dense snow weighing on trees and powerlines could cause them to be downed… If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.”
The areas for the Winter Storm Warning embody: northwest Middlesex County, jap Franklin County, northern Worcester County and the jap slopes of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts.
Whereas heavy snow is feasible within the larger elevations, rain is most probably within the decrease elevations.
Temperatures will probably be too excessive for any important snow accumulation close to the coast.
“Even if precip starts as snow initially, accumulation is unlikely, or, worst case would likely be some coatings on grassy surfaces,” NWS Boston wrote.
“The timing of this system (largely during the day) doesn’t bode well for snow chances in the low elevations,” the company added.
Meteorologists anticipate rainfall totals of greater than an inch in southeast Massachusetts by the point precipitation involves an finish early Wednesday morning.
“While colder temps pulled in on the backside may produce a flip to snow briefly on the tail end, QPF (Quantitative Precipitation Forecast) will be tapering off and not expecting appreciable accumulations,” NWS Boston wrote.
Following Tuesday’s storm, Wednesday by means of Sunday ought to be quiet and chilly.
Temperatures are trending effectively beneath common Wednesday by means of the upcoming weekend, as an Arctic chilly entrance Thursday evening probably brings the coldest air of the season with temps within the single digits to low teenagers.
“But, a gusty northwest wind makes it feel much colder, wind chills are below 0F across the higher terrain and well into the single digits for the coastal plain,” NWS Boston wrote.
Excessive temperatures will probably be struggling to get above freezing by Friday afternoon.
