While the National Weather service is expecting Friday’s snow to be light, those driving home from work should be wary of potentially hazardous driving conditions.
Cape Cod is expected to get between 2-3 inches of snow, while the rest of the state could see a lighter coating — either less than an inch or between 1-2 inches, according to the weather service.
Snow is expected to fall during the evening commune, which may impact travel especially along routes 3 and 6 in the state, the weather service said on X.
“Light accumulations of snow” are expected Friday afternoon on the South Shore, Cape Cod and Islands, the weather service said in a statement.
The snow intensity is expected to increase during and after the Friday afternoon and evening commute, with some localized snowfall rates predicted up to an inch per hour in Plymouth County and Cape Cod. Friday night, ocean effect snow bands are expected to head toward the Cape and the Islands.
Residents in those areas could see flakes developing after 2 p.m., with a chance of precipitation at 80%, according to the weather service. The snow is expected to last until 11 p.m. Friday, with 1-2 inches of snow possible. The chance of precipitation is 80%, forecasters said.
Meanwhile “lighter or more intermittent snow showers are expected north and west of Interstate 95 this afternoon, ending by early evening,” the weather service continued.
In Springfield people can start to see flakes mainly after noon, with a chance of precipitation of 50%, according to the weather service. The snow is expected to wrap up before 8 p.m. Friday, with totals of less than an inch.
Worcester could start seeing snow after 1 p.m. Friday, but forecasters said there is little or no accumulation. The snow is also expected to stop before 8 p.m., forecaster said. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
The snow will hit Boston much later, according to the weather service. Flakes mainly start falling after 5 p.m. Friday with a chance of precipitation of 60%. The snow should pass by 8 p.m., and less than a half inch is possible, according to forecasters.
As of Friday morning, the National Weather Service has not issued any winter weather advisories, watches or warnings for Jan. 19.
Meanwhile the weekend is expected to be dry, but with frigid temperatures, the weather service said. Wind chills could drop down to the single digits statewide both Saturday and Sunday.
