Here’s When Massachusetts Can Expect Its Last Snowfall Of The Winter
Winter is a fact of life here in Massachusetts. Even though the groundhog claims he predicted an "Early Spring." But we all know what ends up happening in the end. More snow in the forecast for the Baystate? Scroll down for the latest weather update from the National Weather Service.
What do we expect for the rest of this winter season in Massachusetts?
According to the farmer's almanac the coldest months predicted are January which will be particularly stormy, snowy and wet, with the potential for lots of rain and sleet. An East Coast storm is also expected to bring heavy snowfall, cold rain and frigid temperatures during the second week of February.
Meanwhile, The almanac also said that March “could go out like a lion” with an extended forecast calling for “wild swings in the thermometer along with East Coast storm will bring a wintry mess to the area during the first week of the month.
KEEP SCROLLING FOR AN UP-TO-DATE EXTENDED FORECAST:
Here's a photo I snapped 4 years ago today of the first snowfall on Mount Greylock:
Of course, forecasts predicted this early are not 100% accurate but we do get ideas on what to expect this winter. After all, it's never too early to prepare. That reminds me, I got to pull out the snow shovels from the basement in a couple months
I remember one Christmas when it was 70 degrees out and everyone was driving around with their windows open. So, we shall see what mother nature has in store for us this winter here in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. We have to expect the unexpected each year.
UPDATE AS OF WEDNESDAY, 2/28/2024:
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory in effect until 1PM Thursday, 2/29/2024. The forecast is also predicting snow showers possible to hopefully wrap up winter of 2024.
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