Good afternoon, Please find attached an updated one-page briefing regarding the winter storm expected to impact the region Tuesday into Tuesday night. *What's Changed:* Forecast confidence has increased, leading us to issue Winter Storm Warnings for North Central Worcester County, all of Franklin County, and Western Hampshire County. Accumulations in these areas are likely to range from 6 to 9 inches. The heavy, wet nature of the snow may result in power outages. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Eastern Hampshire, Hampton, and southern Worcester Counties, where 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible on Tuesday. *Timing:* Snow will begin in the higher terrain between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, moving from west to east. Rain will overspread the coastal plain after 10:00 AM. The bulk of precipitation is expected to end from west to east between 8:00 PM and midnight. *Lingering Forecast Challenges:* Although overall forecast confidence in the storm’s amounts and impacts has increased, a few questions remain: 1. Northward Extent of Warmer Air: Warmer air could reduce snow totals in the interior, especially at lower elevations. 2. Potential for minor snow accumulation along the I-95 corridor. Meteorologists: Andrew Loconto, Kevin Cadima, Torry Dooley, and Francis Tarasiewicz 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>
