It's Columbus Day Weekend and then it's soon to be Halloween and then some snow and much colder temperatures will inevitably hit us here in Massachusetts.

This type of tire is illegal in Massachusetts

Studded snow tires are illegal in Massachusetts six months out of the year. Studded snow tires are legal from the First of November to the End of April. -mass.gov

What are studded snow tires?

There are two types of common snow tires: Studded and stud less.

Studded snow tires literally have metal studs embedded within the tread. These small, strong pieces of metal are designed to dig into ice, which provides added traction.

Studless tires have deeper tread as well as added traction measures and rubber that doesn't harden as much in cold weather.

Why are they illegal?

They muck up the pavement. Roads when covered in snow and ice add a layer of protection to the roads so to speak, so the studs don't end up harming them. Studded snow tires can be very noisy as well.

Buy those snow tires now but you can't use them until Nov. 1!

The Old Farmer's Almanac, is out with its winter prediction for the U.S. in 2025-2026:

For the Northeast region (including New England states like Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and parts of New York), the outlook is milder and drier than average overall, with warmer-than-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation. However, it won't be snow-free - expect pockets of wintry weather, including cold snaps and snow events concentrated around the holidays and late winter.