Here’s what local forecasters are saying about the snow predicted for Friday
"Should be snowing steadily in the early morning hours of Friday."
Snow is set to drop on Massachusetts on Friday, although a warmup promised by the National Weather Service afterward may be a small consolation.
The service predicts that rain will turn to snow on Thursday night, and most of the state will see between 1 and 3 inches.
“Can’t rule out some 4-5 [inch] totals but cold air probably arrives a bit too late for those higher amounts,” the service said on Twitter. “Other story is strong NE winds. 40-50 mph gusts possible near coast.”
Portions of Cape Cod and Nantucket are expected to see the strongest wind gusts, with predictions between 45 and 50 miles per hour. In Boston, the wind is expected to hit between 30 and 35 miles per hour.
The service notes that next week temperatures should warm up.
Rain flips to snow late Thu night w/1-3" for most of SNE. Can't rule out some 4-5" totals but cold air probably arrives a bit too late for those higher amounts.
Other story is strong NE winds. 40-50 mph gusts possible near coast.
Warmup still ahead next week!#CTwx #MAwx #RIwx pic.twitter.com/dKkPsxSB2P
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) March 17, 2021
Here’s what other local meteorologists are saying about the snow:
David Epstein: ‘Should be snowing steadily in the early morning hours of Friday’
Should be snowing steadily in the early morning hours of Friday. Up to a couple of inches. Don't bother shoveling, unless you'll get in trouble for not shoveling, it's going to disappear. pic.twitter.com/Xa7xyWFhST
— Dave Epstein (@growingwisdom) March 17, 2021
Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB: ‘Burst of snow 12am-7am Friday’
LATE WEEK STORM…
-Rain Moves in Thursday afternoon
-Rain Changes to Snow Thursday night
-Burst of snow 12am-7am Friday
-Slick Roads for Friday AM Commute
-Potential for ~1/2"-1" Rainfall
-With 1-3" Snow#WCVB pic.twitter.com/BLonK0ecVK— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) March 17, 2021
MORE MARCH SWINGS AHEAD…
50s the next couple days then a shot of cold that comes with snow Friday AM… it'll melt quickly with temps climbing again over the weekend. Spring begins on Saturday #WCVB pic.twitter.com/zTcAFhFsa7— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) March 17, 2021
WEDNESDAY AM weather update …
Milder with some sunshine for #StPatricksDay … Rain Thursday PM changes to snow ❄️ before ending on Friday AM #WCVB pic.twitter.com/Db0kPH6w6O— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) March 17, 2021
Chris Lambert, 7 News: ‘Best shot of 3-4″ across the higher terrain of Southern New England.’
Couple inches of snow possible Friday morning. Best shot of 3-4" across the higher terrain of Southern New England. pic.twitter.com/sO41mmtx30
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) March 17, 2021
Thursday night rain ends as a period of snow early Friday morning… couple inches possible. pic.twitter.com/iKoo5H1D2K
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) March 17, 2021
Zack Green, WBZ: ‘Slick spots and icy areas as temperatures fall below freezing.’
Main concern for the upcoming snow: Friday morning.
Slick spots and icy areas as temperatures fall below freezing. Improvement later that day. Melting away over the weekend. pic.twitter.com/tjGCcXsTLN
— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) March 17, 2021
Another shot at snow here in southern New England. Here's how things are shaping up:
Thursday midday: mild, rain moves in west to east.
Thursday evening commute: scattered rain.
Overnight: Flipping to snow for interior spots.
Friday morning commute: slushy/icy conditions. pic.twitter.com/58STXcRJ9N— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) March 17, 2021
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