Here is the latest update for snowfall tonight into Thursday . - *Advisory Expansion: *All of southeast Massachusetts most of Rhode Island except Block Island, northeast Connecticut, western Franklin & Hampshire counties, Worcester County. The advisory is cancelled for Nantucket as warmer ocean air changes rain to snow at times. - *Expected Accumulation:* Total snowfall of *2–4 inches* is anticipated in the advisory area. - *Peak Timing:* Bulk of the widespread steady snow *1 AM and 6 AM. A separate round *of snow showers and *heavier snow squalls* possible between* 6 AM and 10 AM Thursday.* - *Heavy Bursts:* Snowfall rates could briefly reach *1 inch per hour* across southern RI and southeast MA, potentially reducing visibility. Another burst of heavy snow associated with snow squalls quickly moves from W-E Thursday morning but these may be more localized. - *Road Conditions:* Given cold temperatures roads will be snow covered and slippery. - *Holiday Impact:* The timing coincides with *New Year’s Eve celebrations* ending, increasing risks for those traveling late tonight and early Thursday morning. - Attached is a map highlighting the expected snowfall amounts. Please let us know if you have any questions or need additional support as this event unfolds. Happy New Year! Meteorologists Torry Dooley, Hayden Frank, 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>