Significant icing, plowable snow possible in parts of Massachusetts Thursday night into Friday, weather maps show
Key Points:
- A wintry weather system is expected to impact Massachusetts Thursday night into early Friday, with varying conditions including ice, snow, and heavy rain across different regions.
- Worcester County and western Massachusetts face significant ice accretion, with up to 0.25 inches on power lines and surfaces, creating hazardous travel conditions.
- Essex County and southeastern New Hampshire could see 3 to 6 inches of snow early Friday morning, while other areas will experience a mix of sleet and wet snow.
- Southeastern Massachusetts is at risk of localized flooding due to 1 to 1.5 inches of heavy rain falling on existing snowpack, prompting recommendations to clear gutters and storm drains.
- After the storm, temperatures are forecasted to