"Massachusetts Braces for Weekend Snowstorm with Up to 9 Inches Forecasted"

A storm is expected to bring snow, rain, and strong wind gusts to Massachusetts this weekend, with the potential for up to half a foot of snow in some parts of the state. The precipitation is forecasted to start as a mix of rain and snow, with the rain/snow line collapsing as the day progresses. There may be more mixing of rain during the day on Sunday for areas south of the Mass. Pike and along the coastline, with snow accumulation expected to occur Sunday night into Monday morning. Snow is anticipated to taper off by mid-day Monday, followed by dry, chilly weather for the middle of the week.