Snowfall Expected Across Massachusetts, Rhode Island Thursday

A winter weather advisory has been issued for Nantucket, Massachusetts, where snowfall is expected to reach 3 to 4 inches by early Friday morning. Cape Cod is forecasted to receive 2 to 3 inches, while southeastern Massachusetts, including the South Shore, may see minor accumulations of up to an inch. The snow is anticipated to begin in the early to mid-afternoon on Thursday and continue overnight. Cooler temperatures will persist, with high temperatures in the 20s to low 30s before a warming trend begins over the weekend. The National Weather Service also notes that some areas, particularly in western Massachusetts, could receive light dustings of snow. Overall, a dynamic weather pattern continues to bring colder air to the region, contributing to the recent snow forecast.