A big snowstorm is coming to Massachusetts this weekend. It could bring between 12 to 20 inches of snow. But how much snow will fall in your town? It's hard to say for sure.

Many things affect how much snow will fall. These include sleet, wind, and warm air near the coast. The weather team is keeping an eye on these factors.

In Boston and nearby areas, the snow could be heavy. Some places might even get more than 20 inches. This is because of a weather pattern that can bring extra snow. It's like what happened in 2003 when Boston got a lot of snow.

South of Boston, the snow might not be as heavy. Some places could get less than 12 inches if sleet mixes in. The warm air near the coast could also make the snow wetter and heavier.

North of Boston, the snow will be light and fluffy. This area often gets a lot of snow. It wouldn't be surprising if some towns get close to 2 feet of snow.

The southern coast, Cape Cod, and the islands might not get as much snow. This is because of a layer of warm air that could turn the snow into sleet or rain. The snow forecast here is still uncertain.


# **Big Snowstorm Heading to Massachusetts This Weekend**

## **Potential Snowfall: 12 to 20 Inches**

It's uncertain exactly how much snow will fall in your town.

### **Factors Affecting Snowfall**
- **Sleet**
- **Wind**
- **Warm air near the coast**

The weather team is monitoring these closely.

### **Regional Snowfall Predictions**

#### **Boston and Nearby Areas**
- **Heavy snow expected**
- Some areas may exceed **20 inches**
- Similar to the **2003 snowstorm**

#### **South of Boston**
- **Lighter snowfall**
- Some areas may see **less than 12 inches**
- **Sleet and warm air** could make snow wetter

#### **North of Boston**
- **Light and fluffy snow**
- Some towns may get **close to 2 feet**

#### **Southern Coast, Cape Cod, and Islands**
- **Uncertain forecast**
- **Warm air** may turn snow into **sleet or rain**



Big Snow Alert: Where Will Massachusetts Get the Most?

Potential Snowfall: 12 to 20 Inches

Factors Affecting Snowfall

Regional Snowfall Predictions

Boston and Nearby Areas

South of Boston

North of Boston

Southern Coast, Cape Cod, and Islands

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