Timing |
- Beginning Friday pre-dawn hours
- Tapering off late Friday evening into Friday Night
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Hazards/Impact |
- Friday morning commute will be impacted, and possibly evening commute.
- Snowfall rates of an inch per hour or greater will be likely for a period of time, possibly coinciding with the Friday morning commute.
- Potential for wet/sticky snow on tree limbs & power lines to cause potential power outages, especially in central/northeast Massachusetts
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NWS Alerts |
- Winter Storm Watch from midnight Friday to midnight Saturday
- Warnings will possibly be hoisted overnight for portions of the area
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Forecast Challenges |
- Uncertainty in timing of changeover from snow to a wintry mix
- Location of changeover line
- Duration of the expected heavy burst of snow during the morning
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Post-event Outlook |
- Before normal temperatures. Lows mainly 10-20 Friday night. Highs in the 30s Saturday. Dry weather is expected this weekend.
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Next NWS Briefing |
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