Good afternoon, A clipper system is expected to bring accumulating snowfall across western Massachusetts as well as central and western Connecticut from Friday night through Saturday morning. Eastern portions of southern New England will also see snow, though amounts are expected to be lower. *Current confidence* Forecast confidence is *moderate*. The primary challenge remains a narrow snowfall gradient, where subtle shifts in the system track will result in notable differences in snowfall totals. *What’s changed since this morning* A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Hartford County (CT) and western Hampshire County (MA). Neighboring forecast offices have issued similar headlines. Please see the attached image for additional details. *Timing* - Snow moves west to east Friday evening, generally between 8 PM and midnight. - Along the eastern Massachusetts coast, light snow may begin between midnight and 2 AM. - Snow tapers off early Saturday morning, ending as light snow showers between 6 AM and 9 AM. *Accumulations* - *Greatest confidence in impactful snowfall:* Central and western Connecticut and western Massachusetts - Snowfall amounts: 2–4", with localized totals up to 5" - *Lower snowfall amounts:* Rhode Island and central/eastern Massachusetts - Snowfall amounts: a coating up to 2" *Post-event* Drier conditions are expected late Saturday into Sunday. Another system may bring a threat of freezing rain late Sunday evening into early Monday morning. An attached image highlights areas with the greatest potential for freezing rain, mainly across interior southern New England. While details remain limited, we wanted to raise awareness as the busy holiday weekend concludes. Additional information will be provided as confidence increases. Our next briefing is expected by *6 AM Friday morning*. Thank you, *Meteorologists:* Candice Hrencecin Matthew Belk Emily McMinn Torry Dooley If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via: email: box.operations@noaa.gov phone: 508.622.3280 Slack/NWSChat 2.0 <https://nwschatws.slack.com/> (for approved partners) social media: Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>
