Messy Tuesday Evening On Tap
Light Snowfall likely Tuesday Evening
It will likely be a race against time as snowfall encroaches on the area during the Tuesday PM commute, however, the majority of the region should barely escape. The latter portion of the commute could be somewhat problematic across especially the western half of regions over the northern Berkshires and northern half of Worcester county. This is due to a rather modest weather system that will be "diving" east-southeast out Canada and across northern New England.
Synoptic Overview
This weak Northern stream disturbance known as an "Alberta Clipper" will be entering the Quebec province of Canada from Ontario tomorrow evening.
It will begin to intensify somewhat as is it does so overnight on Tuesday.
However, although it will be amplifying somewhat on approach, it will be passing to the north of the forecast area.
This will not only limit moisture influx, but will also introduce enough warm air to prompt precipitation type issues across the southern quadrant of the region, thus a light snowfall is expected.
Expected Storm Progression
Snowfall should begin to envelop the route 2 corridor around 6pm tomorrow, especially west of I 495, which will have some slightly impact not the latter portion of the evening commute so plan accordingly.
Snowfall will have mixed with and turned to rain near the south coast, cape and islands by the time the storm peaks around midnight tomorrow night.
The last of the rain should be clearing out by the AM commute on Wednesday.
It would be prudent to still allow for extra time to the north of the Mass pike given the need for some snow removal.
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