A powerful nor'easter will bring heavy snow and damaging winds to the area on Tuesday. The snow will arrive tonight and fall heavily throughout the day. Snow rates of 1-3 inches per hour are likely during the height of the storm. And winds will gust past 50 MPH along the coast.
Alerts;
A Blizzard Warning is in effect for parts of the coast
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Boston and elsewhere
A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for parts of the coast
Storm Timeline: Tuesday
3 AM: Snow arrives
5AM-5 PM: Heavy snow and strong winds. Temps near 32.
Tuesday night: Periods of snow continue. Lows around 30.
Peak Wind Gusts;
65 MPH: Cape and islands
60 MPH: Other Parts of the coast
50 MPH: The Boston area
Snow Totals;
15-20+ inches: The Boston area- some places may get more than 20 inches
10-15 Inches: Further West
6-10 inches: Parts of the Cape and Islands because of a change to rain
Rest of week forecast:
Wednesday; Scattered snow showers. Highs in the upper 30's .
Thursday; Sunny with highs in the upper 30's .
Friday; Sunny with highs in the 30's.
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