I split the difference. A solid glacier you can walk on top of especially at night when it’s colder-6-7 inches still. I just came from Home Depot buying more salt to avoid killing mysef. West Roxbury a few miles away maybe 2 inches.
I agree with the 4-8 calls. It should snow hard for a few hours. Incidentally pope described today as the beautiful day before a storm. Old New England salts call it a weather breeder. Today is the classic version.