Could Chelmsford Soon See Its First Major Snowfall?

CHELMSFORD, MA — Chelmsford has yet to receive a measurable accumulation of snow this winter. That’s about the change.

The National Weather Service is watching for a potential snowstorm Monday into Tuesday.

Right now snow is in the forecast for late Monday night and Tuesday. The exact accumulation was unclear, as the snow is expected to mix with rain Tuesday.

A hazardous weather outlook notes that the snow is expected to start after 4 a.m. Tuesday with snow and sleet expected until 10 a.m. Then, sleet and freezing rain are possible until about 2 p.m. The precipitation will transition to rain Tuesday afternoon. The morning commute will likely be affected.

Here’s a look at the latest forecast:

• Monday: Sunny. High 36, low 22. Snow developing after midnight.

• Tuesday: Snow, sleet and freezing rain possible until about 2 p.m., when rain sets in. High 35, low 31.

• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a chance of rain. High 39, low 32.