MA Weather Outlook: Winter Warning Advisory As Storm Readies

The possibility of significant snowfall this weekend is becoming more and more a probability. The question has gone from "Will it snow?" to "How much?" And just like that, winter is upon us.

Here's the important stuff to know about this weekend's storm:

• The National Weather Service put a winter weather advisory and warning for all of Massachusetts outside of the Cape, where a hazardous weather outlook remains. The advisory will be in effect from 4 a.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday.
• Snow is no longer just 'possible' - it's expected. The NWS is expecting 3-6 inches, and a few spots may even see 7 or 8. See the image below to see how much snow to expect

• The snow could start as early as 5-10 a.m. and go until Sunday morning. It will likely be an all-day event. See the radar at the bottom of this story for a better idea of when it will begin in your community.
• Travel could be heavily impacted. "Where it snows at a decent rate, it can accumulate on roads this time of the year, including in the major cities," according to AccuWeather Senior Snow Warning Meteorologist Brian Wimer.

Stick with Patch as we bring you the latest over the weekend.

Image courtesy of NWS Boston via Twitter