WX Charts maps and charts show a downturn in conditions is likely around Valentine's Day, as a wintry shift smothers the country.

Scattered light snow showers are expected to spread through Massachusetts and across Northern New England, starting around early to mid-afternoon. More steady snow will eventually fall up north. Massachusetts and then Boston will see scattered snow showers from dinnertime into the night.

We celebrate Groundhog Day today, but not the prediction. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, so he says six more weeks of winter. Obviously, we take it with a grain of salt. Our actual forecast has more topsy turvy temp swings and a system moving through New England every couple of days through the 10-day.