Stoughton Weather Update: Forecast Says 6-9 Inches of Snow

STOUGHTON - Winter Storm Jonas should be arriving in the area Saturday, bringing a few inches of snow along the way.

Due to the weather, the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning. The warning is issued by the NWS when an average of six or more inches of snow is expected in a 12-hour period, or eight or more inches in a 24-hour period.

Snow will continue through the afternoon and evening, with snowfall rates possibly hitting one to two inches per hour, according to the NWS.

Gusty winds up to 40 mph should be expected. The wind will result in blowing snow and poor visibility at times.

The snow will begin to taper off at midnight.

The warning is in effect until 7 a.m. Sunday.

On the forecast front, Stoughton could get a few flurries or a few inches. The NWS’ latest forecast has Stoughton receiving 6-8 inches while WCVB is predicting 6-9 inches.

Below is a roundup of predicted snow totals from local forecasters:

• NWS: 6-8 inches
• WBZ: 3-6 inches
• WCVB: 6-9 inches
• WHDH: 4-8 inches
• WFXT: 5-8 inches

Photo Credit: National Weather Service