Thursday's snow totals could reach up to 4 inches, with the next storm this weekend likely to dump plowable snow across the state, according to forecasters.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Thursday in Massachusetts. See how much snow is expected

The first in a parade of winter storms is headed to New England this Thursday. Snow will kick in around 8 a.m., with coverage and intensity increasing through noon — leading to the heaviest snowfall and the most widespread travel slowdowns mid-morning.