What was possibly a major snowstorm for Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut is now looking like a minor snow event
In southern New England, what may have been a significant snowstorm is now merely a small occurrence.
The National Weather Service reports that the potential winter storm for this weekend is moving farther offshore, which could result in little to no snowfall in southern New England.
The prediction:
Today
There is a remote possibility of snow showers between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mostly overcast, then slowly turning sunny, with a high of about 29. gusts of up to 33 mph and northwest winds of 15 to 17 mph. Precipitation is 20% likely.
This evening
The low is about 22 and the majority is clear. NW winds range from 11 to 16 mph, with gusts up to 32 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high of about 39 degrees. Northwest winds can reach gusts of up to 22 mph and range from 6 to 10 mph.
Friday evening
cloud growth, with a low of about 24. little northwest wind.
On Saturday
Snow is possible, mostly after 7 a.m. Overcast, with a high of about 34. Around 6 mph in the afternoon, a calm breeze becomes northwest. There is a 40% chance of precipitation. There should be little to no snow accumulation.
Saturday evening
Snow is a remote possibility before 9 p.m. overcast in part, with a low of about 22. About 6 mph is the northwest wind. Precipitation is 20% likely.
