Thursday, January 27, 2022

Historic Blizzard Possible

 A historic nor'easter will impact the region on Saturday. As FEET of snow is now expected in the Boston area. And powerful winds are expected as well leading to Blizzard conditions. And  waves over 30 FEET will slam the coast leading to coastal flooding. 

Alert; 

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for most of  MA for Saturday. 

Storm Timeline; 

Friday evening: Snow arrives 

Friday night: Heavy snow arrives in the Boston area temp 25. 

Saturday; Height of the storm hits. Appears to be from 9 AM-5 PM. Temps fall to 20. 

Saturday night: Snow ends. Temps fall to 15. 

Peak Wind  Gusts; 

80 MPH: Cape Cod 

70 MPH: Rest of Coast-including Boston 

60 MPH: Inland 

Snow Totals; 

20-30 Inches; In the Boston area. 

10-20 Inches; NW of 495. 

6-10; Western MA

Waves and Coastal Flooding

30 FT waves; Along coast

Moderate to Major Coastal Flooding. 

Note; Stay tuned for any updates on Friday! 

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