Winter storm watch in effect from Wednesday afternoon through thursday afternoon, The NWS in taunton has issued a winter storm watch, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through thursday afternoon. Locations, western and north central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire.
Hazard types, heavy snow. Accumulations, 4 to 8 inches of snow.
Timing, snow is currently expected to overspread southern new england Wednesday afternoon and continue into Thursday night. The heaviest snowfall should occur from late Wednesday into Thursday morning. Impacts, a fairly dry snow is expected. Poor visibility at times and accumulating snow could lead to slippery travel. The timing of snow could impact the Wednesday evening commute, and should impact the Thursday morning commute.
Winds, east 10 to 15 mph.
Temperatures, in the lower 30s.
Visibilities, one quarter to one half mile at times.
Precautionary/preparedness actions,
A winter storm watch is issued for the potential of accumulating snow of 6 or more inches in a 12 hour period, or 8 or more inches in a 24 hour period. Anyone traveling in the next 24 to 36 hours should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to modify travel plans should winter weather develop.
