The snow has started in the Boston area and will quickly become heavy. The height of the storm will be through the morning on Tuesday. As heavy snow combined with damaging winds will lead to blizzard conditions. Snow Totals of more than 2 FEET are possible in the Boston area. And, coastal flooding is likely late tonight as high tide hits the area.
Alerts:
A Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 1 AM Wednesday for the Boston area
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect NW of Worcester.
A Hurricane Force Wind Warning remains in effect for the open waters.
A High Wind Warning is in effect for the island of Nantucket
A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for the coast for major flooding in some areas.
Updated Blizzard Timeline: For Boston
Through Noon Tuesday: Heavy snow and damaging winds. Temp falling to 20. Snow rates of 2-4 inches per hour possible!
Tuesday afternoon: Steady snow continues along with strong winds. Temp 20.
Tuesday evening; Periods of snow and windy. Temps in the upper teens.
Until 6 AM Wednesday: Snow tapers to snow showers before ending. Temps in the upper teens.
Peak Wind Gusts: NE wind changing to North
80 MPH: Cape and Islands
70 MPH: South shore and south Coast
60 MPH: Rest of coast-including Boston
50 MPH: Further inland.
Coastal Flooding:
Major: Parts of north and south shores
Moderate: Boston harbor
Snow Totals:
18-24+ Inches: The Boston area. Some places may get more than 2 FEET!
12-18 inches: Part of Cape and Islands, NW parts of New England
6-12 Inches: Other parts of New England
Rest of week updated Forecast
Wednesday: Partial clearing with highs in the mid 20's.
Thursday: Sunny with highs in the upper 20's.
Friday: More snow likely. Highs around freezing.
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