A major winter storm will hit New England on Wednesday. The height of the storm will be from dawn through early afternoon, when snow rates could reach 1-2 inches per hour. Also, unlike past storms the snow will be heavy and wet in most of the area. And, it now looks like it could end as some sleet in Boston, but after most of the snow has fallen. Further North and West of the city will stay all snow meaning the highest snow totals will be there. However, there will be little coastal flooding with this storm.
Alerts:
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 6 PM Wednesday for all of the Boston area.
Storm Timeline: Wed.
5 AM; Snow arrives in Boston. Temp 27.
7AM-1 PM: Heavy snow. Temps around 30. NE wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH. Snow rates of 1-2 inches possible.
1PM-4PM: Sleet may mix in with the snow in Boston and points south. Otherwise snow NW of town. Temp 32. NE wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.
4 PM-6 PM: Any mix changes back to snow. Temp falling to 29. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.
7 PM: Snow tapers to snow showers.
Snow Totals:
10-14 Inches: Further NW of Boston.
6-10 Inches: In the immediate Boston area. About 8 inches in JP.
3-6 Inches: The south shore.
1-3 Inches: Part of Cape and Islands.
Rest of week forecast:
Wednesday night: Clearing with lows around 20.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and cold. Highs in the upper 20's.
Friday: Sunny with highs in the upper 20's.
Saturday: Sunny with highs near 30.
Sunday; Watching another storm. Highs in the 20s. Stay tuned!
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You got this storm timeline exactly right! But it's just 3pm so can't report on the rest of the day yet. Trying to figure out if roads are clear for driving.
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