Snow returns to Massachusetts Tuesday. Here's who might get the most.

It's time for snow in Massachusetts. The first significant widespread snowfall of the season may be coming Tuesday.

A storm passing south and east of New England will send moisture into air that is just cold enough, which sets up a classic early season battleground between wet flakes and plain rain.

Who gets the most snow?

This is not a blockbuster storm, but the setup favors higher terrain and communities inland.

Central and western Massachusetts, especially the Worcester Hills, Berkshires, and the Monadnock region, have the best chance for plowable snow. This is the kind of snow that would require some cleanup by late in the day, especially during Tuesday's evening commute.

Closer to the coast, temperatures hover slightly too warm.

Boston, the South Shore, and much of the Cape