The forecast then said that Sunday night has a 50% chance of snowfall. The forecaster's discussion said that some parts of Connecticut and the tri-state area may be affected by the northern side of the precipitation shield, providing the possibility for some light snow, primarily for the coastal areas.

A winter storm barreled into Massachusetts Sunday, bringing measurable snowfall across the Bay State. Some snowflakes were still falling as of around 6:45 a.m. Monday, but National Weather Service forecasters expect the precipitation to stop by daybreak.