The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Watch, which is in effect from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.
LOCATIONS...south coast of Massachusetts from Westport to Cape Cod including the Islands. This includes the cities and towns of Fall River and New Bedford.
Snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible. Snow overspreads the area Thursday night from west to east and continues into Friday before tapering off later in the day. Snow, possibly moderate to heavy at times will impact the Friday morning commute across the watch area. This storm will be accompanied by a narrow swath of accumulating snow. Therefore a shift in storm track as little as 50 miles will have a large impact on snowfall totals. Thus the watch highlights the potential for 4-7 inches of snowfall.
Stay tuned to later forecasts and discussions for possible changes to our snowfall predictions.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significantsnow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel.Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. Be prepared to modifytravel plans should winter weather develop.