Storm Forecast

Another major storm will hit the area Sunday through Monday. Precip will arrive around midday and may begin as period of rain. Any rain will change to snow by evening and continue heavy at times through Monday afternoon. And winds will also be damaging leading to pockets of coastal flooding.

Alerts;

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Boston area for Sunday through Monday.

A Blizzard Watch is in effect for parts of the coast

A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for parts of the coast

A Hurricane Force Wind Warning is in effect for the ocean!

Boston forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with areas of snow and freezing drizzle. Low 20.

Storm Timeline; For Boston


Sunday morning: Areas of ocean effect snow. Temps rising to 34.

Sunday afternoon: Snow mixing with rain at times. Temp 35. NE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.

Sunday night: Any mix changes to heavy snow. Temps fall to the upper 20's. North wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH.

Monday; Heavy snow ends by early afternoon. Highs around 30.

Peak Wind Gusts:

70 MPH: Cape and islands

60 MPH: North and South shores

50 MPH: Rest of area-including Boston

Snow Totals:

12-18 inches: North and west of rte 495.

6-12 inches; in Boston and areas just to the west About 8 inches in JP.

3-6 inches: SE of Boston 

Coastal Flooding:

Sunday afternoon: 20 FT waves lead to minor coastal flooding.

Monday: Moderate coastal flooding.

Extended forecast:

Tuesday: Sunny with highs in the low 30's.

Wednesday: Another storm possible. Highs in the 30's.