Snowfall forecasts for parts of Massachusetts have surged, with some areas now expected to receive nearly a foot of snow on Tuesday.

A winter storm warning has been issued parts of Western, Central and Eastern Massachusetts, the majority from 7 a.m. Tuesday until 7 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters say the snow will be heavy and wet, starting early Tuesday in Western Massachusetts and spreading east by mid-morning.

While rain will dominate most eastern parts of the state during the day, the snow is expected to return late Tuesday night — and some areas could see snow all day.

Western Massachusetts is likely to remain all snow throughout the storm.

Forecasters warn residents to prepare for dangerous travel conditions, power outages and tree damage,

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