The projected snowfall totals have been unveiled for a significant winter storm that will be accompanied by several days of extremely cold temperatures.
The storm is expected to move in on Sunday afternoon, January 19, and will taper off before daybreak on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 20.
According to the National Weather Service, the areas highlighted in yellow in the first image above are expected to receive the highest snowfall in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Predictions indicate that these areas could see an accumulation of 6 to 8 inches of snow.
Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected in those areas, with the heaviest snowfall anticipated between 6 p.m. on Sunday and midnight on Monday.
As the snow falls and covers the roads, travel becomes a challenging task. The poor visibility adds another layer of difficulty to the already treacherous conditions.
The areas highlighted in dark blue are expected to receive a total of 4 to 6 inches of precipitation. In the lighter shade, a range of 3-4 inches is predicted. Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket can anticipate a general 1-2 inches of rainfall.
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the areas highlighted in pink in the second image above. This warning will be in effect from early Sunday afternoon until daybreak Sunday. Additionally, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the surrounding areas.