Wayland Winter Storm: Early School Closure, Travel Warning

WAYLAND, MA — Massachusetts will begin February with a strong snowstorm that could drop anywhere between 10 and 18 inches on the Wayland area, with snow falling at rates of nearly 1 inch per hour, according to forecasts.

The snow will begin Monday morning around noon, according to the latest forecasts. But the snow will begin to fall heavily around rush hour, and continue into Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a nearly 24-hour winter storm warning lasting through Tuesday morning.

Wayland Public Schools were set to close early at 1:15 p.m. Monday. MassDOT also issued a travel warning, asking drivers to avoid roads during the afternoon. Maximum driving speeds may drop to 40 mph if necessary.

On the transit side, the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority announced all fixed-route service would end around noon on Monday.

On top of the snow, wind gusts could get up to 45 mph, with the strongest winds expected in the Worcester hills and west to the Berkshires.

"Travel could be very difficult to impossible," the weather service said in Sunday's storm warning. "The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches."

If power goes out, you can view estimated restoration times on the state emergency management website, and by calling either National Grid at (800) 322-3223 or Eversource at (800) 592-2000.

For questions about snow plowing or other public works activities, you can contact Wayland DPW at (508) 358-3672.

Have a fun snow photo to share? Email to neal.mcnamara@patch.com if you head out to enjoy the snow.