Winter Weather Hitting MA, But Major Snow Still Elusive

Snow has been in short supply this winter season, and that's likely to remain the case despite some inclement weather inbound.

A winter weather advisory has been issued west of Boston as the dreaded wintry mix descends upon the region. The advisory will be in effect from 7 p.m. Monday to 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Forecasters are calling for light snow and a freezing rain overnight into the morning, possibly making for a treacherous commute. The freezing rain could accumulate up to a tenth of an inch, and there shouldn't be measurable snow.

That's no surprise for Massachusetts, which has seen the possibility of snow melt away in recent weeks as temperatures struggle to break past freezing.

The National Weather Service said Boston's average snowfall at this point is about 7.9 inches, but the city has only seen less than a half-inch so far. The average snowfall in Worcester is about 15.2 inches at this point, but there's only been 3.8 inches — nearly a foot shy of the usual output.

Boston-area forecast via NWS

Tonight — A chance of snow after 10pm, mixing with rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday — A chance of rain, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night — Cloudy, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday — A slight chance of rain after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night — Cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.

Thursday — Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night — Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light northwest wind.

Friday — Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Friday Night — A chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

New Year's Day — A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night — A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Worcester-area forecast via NWS

Tonight — A chance of snow and freezing rain before 3am, then a chance of freezing rain between 3am and 4am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday — A chance of snow, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday Night — A slight chance of snow after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday — A slight chance of snow between 9am and noon, then a slight chance of rain after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night — Cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

Thursday — Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Thursday Night — Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Light northwest wind.

Friday — Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Friday Night — A chance of snow after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

New Year's Day — A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night — A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.