Long Snowstorm To Hit Medford: Timing, Snow Totals

MEDFORD, MA — A long-duration snow event will move into this region Thursday afternoon, potentially leaving up to 8 inches of snow in the Medford area.

You may see flurries Thursday morning, but the real snow won't begin until after 2 p.m. The snow will fall through Friday evening, according to the National Weather Service.

In a change from other recent snow events, this storm will bring more snow to areas closer to the Atlantic Ocean. Almost the entire state east of I-495 could pick up between 6 and 8 inches — except for the Acton and Boxborough area, which may see 4 to 6 inches.

Much of the accumulation will hit around 4-6 p.m. west and north of Boston.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for all of Southern New England. A more severe winter storm warning has not been issued due to how long the storm will last.

"Travel could be difficult at times as roads become snow covered," the advisory says. "The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute."