Mostly cloudy tonight and tomorrow. Next storm arrives Sunday night

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Clouds were stubborn this afternoon and temperatures only topped out in the upper 20s and lower 30s this afternoon. We will remain dry tonight and during the daylight hours tomorrow under mostly cloudy skies before our next storm system arrives for Sunday night into Monday.

Clouds will increase Sunday ahead of our next storm system, but the day looks dry. Wet weather chances increase after sunset and heavy precipitation Is looking likely Sunday night into early Monday morning.

Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for western Hampden and eastern Franklin counties from 7pm Sunday evening until 4pm Monday afternoon. In addition a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for southern Berkshire county from 7pm Sunday evening until 1pm Monday afternoon. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for western Hampshire and western Franklin counties from 7pm Sunday evening until 4pm Monday afternoon and for northern Berkshire county from 7pm Sunday evening until 1pm Monday afternoon.

Low pressure likely crosses over southeastern New England, which is too far west and inland for a big “snowstorm” for our area. However, a moderate snowfall is looking more likely for the Berkshires. The Pioneer Valley likely sees more rain with a little mixing in Franklin County and the hills. The greater Springfield area should see mostly, if not all rain. Heavy rain and snow end early Monday, then scattered snow showers linger in the hills as the valley dries out. Gusty breezes kick in Monday behind the low and north-northwest wind gusts may top 30-40mph.

High pressure builds to our south Tuesday, giving us a dry day with some sunshine. Temperatures will stay above normal with highs in the low 40s. Our next storm moves in Wednesday afternoon with a possible snowy start, but changing to rain as low pressure passes to our west.

More gusty breezes look possible too. Behind this storm, a dip in the jet stream will bring in more seasonable air with a mainly dry forecast through the following weekend.

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