A robust winter storm may be in store for Massachusetts early this week. I know it is almost spring but the cold air and winter weather just does not want to stop! A very anomalous air pattern is beginning to unfold and may obtain unprecedented values. What this means is a southern drop of the polar jet across the Continental US. This will help support a major snow event in New England. The models differ some on exactly what areas will get the most snow but it looks like the region around the Mass Pike will likely see the most snow. Other areas could see high accumulations as well if the changeover to rain is later or does not happen at all.
Snow will overspread the area from South West to North East late Monday with the heavier precipitation arriving Tuesday morning.Accumulations of 6 – 12 inches are possible with the areas around the Pike being closer to the 12 inch mark. As I said prior, if there is no changeover to rain the total snow amounts may be higher.
The coastal plain will most likely see the change over to rain quite quickly as warm air from the ocean will mix in to turn the snow over to rain in these regions.
After the storm, unseasonably cold temperatures will dominate with blustery conditions from the brisk winds. If you live in New England, stay tuned for the very latest on this developing storm potential.
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