Watch CBS News

April Fools' Snow Hits New Hampshire, Mass.

BOSTON (CBS) – It's no joke.

Heavy, wet snow fell at sunrise across most of the region on April Fools' Day, letting everyone know this nagging winter isn't quite over yet – no matter what the calendar says.

New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts had the most, with up to 8 inches on the ground in many locations.  Thousands of homes and businesses lost power in the storm.

Check: Current Conditions | Weather Map Center | Interactive Radar

The heaviest of the storm ended around 10 a.m.  According to WBZ-TV meteorologist Melissa Mack, it will taper off with scattered light snow showers into the afternoon and evening.

Watch Melissa's forecast:

The snow won't stick around too long.

The weekend will be dry, with temperatures in the high 40's.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.