CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The 22News Storm Team issued a Weather Alert for accumulating snow likely on Saturday.
Friday will be a dry day with plenty of sun and wind across the region. Wind gusts are expected to exceed 30 miles per hour in some areas. Early morning temperatures are in the teens, but feel like near zero due to the wind chill.
A few clouds will drift in during the late afternoon with high temperatures in the low to mid 30s. Friday night, clouds increase with light snow developing after midnight. Low temperatures will be in the teens and low 20s.
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Fun Fact: January 16th is the climatologically coldest day of the year at Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee. The average high is 31 degrees. So, Friday will be a pretty typical mid-January day!
Snow Forecast Map
Snow is likely on Saturday with potential accumulation of one to three inches. Temperatures will reach the low 30s and although most roads should remain manageable, drivers should allow extra travel time due to the expected snow.
Live Radar
The forecast for light snow tomorrow indicates that while accumulation will be minor in the Pioneer Valley, areas in the higher terrain of the Berkshires might see up to five inches.
7 Day Forecast
Temperatures turn very cold as we head into next week…