Updated Snowfall Predictions For Massachusetts Wednesday Night

Winter is a fact of life here in Massachusetts. And with temperatures dropping like crazy, snowy weather is not too far off.

Honestly, summer is my most favorite season because I enjoy being outdoors comfortably without freezing my rear-end off.

Keep Scrolling For The Latest Forecast For Snow In Massachusetts

Anadolu via Getty Images

So, What Do We Expect This Year For Winter In Massachusetts?

According to the farmer's almanac, Massachusetts winter is always cold and snowy. But they're predicting a gentler-than-normal season that’s not so rough and tough.

It also stated said we’ll get a break from Old Man Winter with a gentler and slightly warmer season and snow most likely in early December, mid-February, and early March.

Here's a photo I snapped 6 years ago of the first snowfall on Mount Greylock:

Ryan Pause (Mount Greylock First Snowfall 2018)

Of course, forecasts predicted this early are not 100% accurate but we do get ideas on what to expect this winter. After all, it's never too early to prepare. That reminds me, I got to pull out the snow shovels from the basement real soon.

I remember one Christmas when it was 70 degrees out and everyone was driving around with their windows open. So, we shall see what mother nature has in store for us this winter here in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. We have to expect the unexpected each year as 2021 was the last time we had a real white Christmas.

Latest Weather Update For Massachusetts:

National Weather Service

According to Masslive, Wednesday will be the calm before the storm across Massachusetts as residents of the Bay State can expect a relatively dry day before a winter storm settles in.

It’s not until after 9 p.m. Wednesday that the bulk of the snow is set to arrive in Western Massachusetts and Connecticut, according to National Weather Service forecasters. But when the snow does arrive, 6 inches of snow are possible.

How much snow do you think we'll get this year? Let us know on our station app.

Get our free mobile app

This Cozy Massachusetts Cabin is Perfect for Your Winter Glamping Getaway

This cozy cabin Airbnb in the heart of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, may be just the glamping getaway you're looking for.

Gallery Credit: Megan

20 Ways To Tell If This Winter Will Be a Harsh One

In the days before modern weather forecasting, people used any possible bit of information to get a glimpse into the future. Old tales and folklore get handed down for generations as people do whatever they can to survive another winter.

In the 70s, meteorologist Dick Goddard put together a list of common weather folklore for Farmers’ Almanac that some say can predict what nature has in store for the darkest months of the year.

So, take note, do you see any of these signs that winter has it out for us?

Gallery Credit: Ben Kuhns

Albany's Top 10 Snowiest Winters Of All Time [RANKED]

How much snow would it actually take to make it an all-time winter when it comes to big snowfall total for the season? In the average winter, the National Weather Service (NWS) says we get 59.2 inches of snow in Albany. Here is the top 10 list of the snowiest Albany winters on record.

Gallery Credit: Matty Jeff

Source: See The Latest Snowfall Predictions For Massachusetts Wednesday Night