BOSTON — Light snow will continue to fall throughout the evening Friday with a few more inches of accumulation expected and slippery travel conditions throughout southern New England.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for eastern and southeastern Massachusetts until midnight.
Updated snow totals from this two-day storm... getting to what we expected now. Just took a while ;) pic.twitter.com/bBYDwDMFW4
— Kevin Lemanowicz (@KevinBoston25) February 20, 2021
Update of snow reports as of 7:30 pm. Slow getting around out there says @ocktalks pic.twitter.com/qC0XAJnp8a
— Kevin Lemanowicz (@KevinBoston25) February 20, 2021
The Friday evening commute will be impacted, but most roads will be wet due the treatment and daytime heating. Snow will mostly end in the evening with just some flurries Saturday.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY continues until midnight along the coast as snow continues to come down and make travel difficult pic.twitter.com/4Tt5kQlV9R
— Kevin Lemanowicz (@KevinBoston25) February 20, 2021
Final storm totals late Friday will range from 2 to 4 inches from central MA to the North Shore. Dry air will limit totals in northern Mass. and southern New Hampshire to 1 to 3 inched. The I-95 corridor and southeast, including Boston, will end up with 3 to 5 inches, keeping in mind an inch or two has already fallen.
Areas in southeast Mass. where several inches have already fallen will end up in the range of 4 to 7 inches.
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Live updates for Friday, Feb. 19
12 p.m.: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through tonight as snow continues to fall.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY remains in effect through tonight as light snow continues to fall. Roads are slippery, so take it slow if you are going to be out. I'll have a quick update on the snow coming up at noon on @boston25. pic.twitter.com/YkPK7HIW5y
— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) February 19, 2021
5:40 a.m.: Most of Mass. should expect an inch or two of additional accumulation today, though some spots could see 3 to 4 inches from a moderate burst of evening snow.
I'm thinking an additional inch or two in most of MA today, but a moderate burst of snow this evening could push some spots up to 3-4". #mawx #nhwx @boston25 pic.twitter.com/mdZJZmS3sZ
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 19, 2021
5:15 a.m:
Here are the most recent snow reports from last night. Fresh coating in MANY areas as you wake up! @boston25 #mawx pic.twitter.com/rmwwHgi3P3
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 19, 2021
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Thursday, Feb. 18
2:30 p.m.: Snow begins to move in.
Snow is filling in more across parts of southeastern MA right now. It's been a slow start, but we still have a ways to go with this! pic.twitter.com/u0Z347StFQ
— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) February 18, 2021
This isn't going to be a blockbuster storm, but it is going to stick around for a while. We will start to see some slow downs on the roads later today, that will linger until tomorrow night. pic.twitter.com/Xvf7HSfeFH
— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) February 18, 2021
6:45 a.m.: Snow is on our doorstep and will likely arrive around midday into the afternoon.
Light snow will likely arrive in #Boston midday or afternoon. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/2sHEPa9DUV
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 18, 2021
Wednesday, Feb. 17
4:00 p.m.: The latest snow totals map from the Boston 25 Weather Team shows a chance for less snow in western, central and northeastern Massachusetts but also raises the potential totals across the southeastern part of the state along with most parts of Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Our team's latest thoughts on snow for Thursday and Friday combined. Light to moderate snowfall will add up to another one to shovel and plow. Latest starting now @boston25 pic.twitter.com/ZV4IhSZpV6
— Kevin Lemanowicz (@KevinBoston25) February 17, 2021
Additionally, the Winter Storm Watch that was originally in place for most of southern New England has been replaced with a Winter Weather Advisory. That advisory originally covered all of Massachusetts and Rhode Island but was quickly updated to include the entirety of Connecticut as well.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for ALL of southern New England. We have you covered through the storm @boston25 on the air now and online always. pic.twitter.com/0rHtj6qU3w
— Kevin Lemanowicz (@KevinBoston25) February 17, 2021
All of Massachusetts is under a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY. The Winter Storm Watch was dropped as this system is not expected to bring enough snow quickly. Need 6" in 12 hours for Winter Storm. This will take longer to get the 6" in some areas. pic.twitter.com/duKQcgDfCo
— Kevin Lemanowicz (@KevinBoston25) February 17, 2021
8:15 a.m.:
Here's an early look at the hour-by-hour snow totals Thu-Fri. Be sure to check back for any minor shifts! @boston25 #mawx #nhwx pic.twitter.com/KB2n3xPlue
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 17, 2021
6:30 a.m.: The Boston 25 Weather Team is forecasting a widespread 4 to 8 inches as a slow-moving storm starting Thursday morning lingers into Friday.
Expect a SLOW pile up of snow Thu afternoon through Friday night. It looks like a widespread 4-8", but I wouldn't be surprised if we added another band in southeastern MA! @boston25 #mawx pic.twitter.com/eAYAQXjuAU
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 17, 2021
Tuesday, Feb. 16
3:45 p.m.: Winter Storm Watch issued for all of central and eastern Massachusetts, except Cape Cod and the Islands.
*WINTER STORM WATCH* up for the end of the week. Let's see what track evolves with this coastal system, most models signaling heavy snow. @kevinboston25 tracking now. pic.twitter.com/31PZPvPMmX
— Jason Brewer (@JBrewerBoston25) February 16, 2021
7:30 a.m.: Temperatures across Massachusetts range from the 30′s to the 50′s, with the Cape seeing the warmest weather.
We're expecting 30s, 40s & 50s on the map this afternoon. Are you in a lucky "hot spot"? @boston25 #mawx pic.twitter.com/XN0HAfQDE7
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 16, 2021
7:13 a.m.: Ice is building up in Fitchburg.
I wasn’t kidding...these sidewalks are ICY!
— Julianne Lima (@JulianneLimaTV) February 16, 2021
My new friend Hugh is a little camera shy, but he was willing to demonstrate just how glazed-over these sidewalks in Fitchburg are! A thin layer of ice covers all untreated surfaces @boston25 pic.twitter.com/6vU3pMIx09
6:15 a.m.: Be very careful on the roads this morning.
Local roads this morning... Icy in the hills! @boston25 #mawx pic.twitter.com/JJ6A6Dv2va
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 16, 2021
6 a.m.: Watch team coverage of weather, traffic and live conditions in Fitchburg and Worcester.
6 a.m.: Substantial icing is happening in central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.
Watch out for early ice on the back roads, sidewalks & driveways close to I-495. More substantial icing is occuring in central MA & southern NH. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/ImGMHAInIU
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 16, 2021
5 a.m.: Here’s a look at some of the road conditions this morning. Many roads have been treated overnight, but sidewalks and driveways in some spots are coated in ice.
Watch your step this morning!
— Julianne Lima (@JulianneLimaTV) February 16, 2021
Trucks continue dumping salt on the roads in #Fitchburg. Treated surfaces are alright, but sidewalks and driveways are completely coated in ice!@boston25 pic.twitter.com/LuoDvLDF8T
4:30 a.m.: The state’s new mass vaccination site at Worcester State University set to open Tuesday will delay its opening until the afternoon due to slippery road conditions.
Appointments originally scheduled for today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. have been moved to Saturday, Feb 20. Afternoon appointments, starting at 1:30 p.m. will still go on as planned. The City of Worcester said emails have been sent to those with appointments booked for Tuesday alerting them to the change.
The Worcester site is the state’s fifth mass vaccination site and the first location in Central Mass. The site is set to run Tuesday through Saturday, with normal operating hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Due to forecast of inclement weather that could affect travel on Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, the following changes have been made to scheduled COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the City of Worcester. pic.twitter.com/t3UFsFyhHA
— City of Worcester (@TweetWorcester) February 15, 2021
Monday, Feb. 15:
6:30 p.m.: Icing and power outages are a concern tonight into tomorrow morning. Drive carefully during your Tuesday morning commute!
Ice build-up tonight into tomorrow morning definitely a concern, some power outages possible and we'll have to deal w/ those glazed windshields and car doors. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/4denTPQ3Ek
— Jason Brewer (@JBrewerBoston25) February 15, 2021
1 p.m.: Meteorologist Jason Brewer says there’s a risk of icing in Boston as temperatures drop and snow moves its way in from the west.
Keeping a close eye on temps. Light icing on anything untreated around Boston w/ light snow approaching from the west now. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/3ssd4SNUsc
— Jason Brewer (@JBrewerBoston25) February 15, 2021
12 p.m.: WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY. Chief Meteorologist Kevin Lemanowicz is watching for slick travel inland tonight and tomorrow.
We are still watching for some slick travel, particularly inland tonight and tomorrow. All the data has trended warmer, pushing the highest ice risk farther northwest. @nwsboston downgraded to a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY this morning. Still, be careful! pic.twitter.com/bPsYH0hX6e
— Kevin Lemanowicz (@KevinBoston25) February 15, 2021
9 a.m.: Shiri breaks down what to expect as of Monday morning.
What are you expecting? It's ice for me.... @boston25 #mawx #nhwx pic.twitter.com/oMLXh4NxTF
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 15, 2021
8 a.m.: Power outages are expected across Massachusetts. Make sure to charge all your devices.
Scattered power outages are likely where we get the most ice and power lines and tree limbs become weighed down. @boston25 #mawx #nhwx pic.twitter.com/MSTsjr8Roq
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 15, 2021
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Winter driving tips from MassDOT:
- Clear snow and ice from all windows and lights, even the hood and roof, before driving, (start with the tailpipe).
- Leave plenty of room for stopping
- Remember that the posted speed limits are for dry pavement.
- Use brakes carefully. Brake early. Brake correctly. It takes more time and distance to stop in adverse conditions.
- Bridge decks freeze first. Due to the difference in the exposure to air, the surface condition can be worse on a bridge than on the approach road.
- Exit ramps are an even greater challenge during the winter since they may have received less anti-icing material than the main line.
- Leave room for maintenance vehicles and plows – stay back at least 200 feet and don’t pass on the right.
- Seat belts should be worn at all times – it’s the law.
- Most importantly please remember to slow down.
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- Ice safety tips for safe winter fun
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- How and when to protect your pipes from freezing
- Winter weather: How to shovel, remove snow safely
- Here’s what to have in your snow emergency kit








