Snow and freezing rain in Massachusetts: 5 maps show what to expect
Snow and freezing rain is headed to Massachusetts Monday night.
Around 1 p.m. on Monday, National Weather Service forecasters said the predictions were a bit "tricky" regarding the snowfall expected later in the afternoon.
"Some critical details remain fuzzy, which could have a significant impact on the forecast from only a subtle change," forecasters said. "The questions come after we start off with a period of light snow from a clipper low moving from W to E this afternoon into this evening."
Still, forecasters said they were expecting there to be light snow from about 1-8 p.m. Monday. And accumulations are expected to be 1-2 inches for most locations. After that, however, areas could start getting freezing rain instead of snow.
The freezing rain could make roadways more dangerous. Plus, the National Weather Service warned, "ice caused by freezing rain can rapidly add weight to tree branches and power lines, causing them to snap or break."
See below for more on what to expect.
When to expect snow in MassachusettsNational Weather Service
The snow is expected to begin around 3 p.m. in the Berkshires and by 5 p.m. in Western Massachusetts.
Freezing rain could start around 8 p.m.National Weather Service
Parts of southern Massachusetts could start getting freezing rain around 8 p.m.
Most of Massachusetts is expected to get about an inch on snow Monday.National Weather Service
Most areas of Massachusetts are expected to get about an inch of snow.
Tuesday into Wednesday could bring more winter weather.National Weather Service
Tuesday into Wednesday could bring more winter weather.
However, the National Weather Service expects there to be warmer temperatures, which means any precipitation that does fall is likely to fall as just rain. In the areas where temperatures remain below freezing, some ice could form, forecasters warned.
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