MA Weather: First Snow Of Season Possible This Week

MASSACHUSETTS — Snow — not a lot of it, but snow nonetheless — could be heading our way later this week.

Tropical Storm Zeta is moving north, and its remnants might give Massachusetts some early, pre-Halloween snow. Exactly how much and where depends on the strength with which the storm comes out of the Gulf of Mexico over the next 24 hours.

Forecasters are expecting at least some snow in the interior of the state. The National Weather Service said the best chance of seeing a couple inches is near the Berkshires and in Worcester County, but places east of the that could still see some snow Thursday night into Friday morning.

The precipitation may start as heavy rain and transition into wet snow. Rain will be at its heaviest overnight and there is the chance for flurries as far east as Boston later Friday.

"The setup for the Northeast will involve a fresh injection of cold air as high pressure will build eastward from the Great Lakes region spanning Thursday and Friday," AccuWeather senior meteorologist Mike Doll said.

It wouldn't be the earliest snowfall we've had, though snow this soon into autumn is rare. Some flakes have fallen in early October, and in 2005 there was measurable snow Oct. 29.

Snow usually isn't seen around these parts until late November, with measurable snow following in December.

Halloween will have clear skies but it will be chilly.

Boston-area forecast via National Weather Service

Today - Partly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight - A slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday - A slight chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

Thursday - Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night - Showers. Low around 39. Northeast wind 6 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday - Showers, mainly before noon. High near 42. North wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night - A chance of snow showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday - Sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Saturday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Sunday - Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

Sunday Night - A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.