The National Weather service has issued a winter storm watch for southern Massachusetts from late Thursday night into Friday evening, as heavy snow and high winds are expected.

Snow could accumulate anywhere from three to seven inches, according to the NWS alert. Friday morning’s commute might be affected, the alert said, and winds could gust as high as 35 miles per hour.

Snowfall rates of an inch per hour or more are likely, the NWS said.

After Wednesday’s high in the low 60s, Friday night’s low is expected to be around 17 degrees.