Massachusetts bracing for weekend snowstorm with heavy, long-lasting snowfall
A weekend winter storm watch covers most of Massachusetts as a major snowstorm moves in, with forecasts of a long-duration event. Most of the state could see 12–18 inches of snow, the Cape 8–12 inches, and coastal areas potentially up to two feet, with peak rates up to 3 inches per hour and possible thundersnow. An extreme cold warning is in effect for eastern Berkshire and other cold conditions persist into Sunday–Monday, and travel disruptions are expected nationwide. The storm is described as the biggest in nearly four years; stay tuned to Boston 25 Weather for updates.
