BOSTON — We’re on a WEATHER ALERT from the Boston 25 Weather Team due to a fast-moving storm that is sweeping across the state Monday morning.
Towns and cities west of I-495 will be the worst. Steady rain will last until about 10 a.m. then turn scattered and taper off by lunchtime for most.
PREVIOUS: Fast Moving Monday Storm
2:15 p.m. Our latest storm is moving out
[215 pm] A mix of clouds and sun this afternoon at our office in Norton after a wet morning! pic.twitter.com/QrEoAA9hcG
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) January 17, 2022
1:19 p.m. Crews still working to restore power as thousands are still in the dark
11:44 a.m. The coast is battered by the storm
KC1ELB-Mel Trott - Falmouth, MA - Surf Drive - Coastal flooding and beach erosion/debris in the roadway with partial road undermining #mawx @Nocera5 @JimCantore pic.twitter.com/Ky0BG6Ltbw
— NWS Boston/Norton Skywarn (@WX1BOX) January 17, 2022
10:32 A.M. Hampton N.H. experiencing flooding
Current flooding situation at 10:15am Hampton beach brown ave at glad path intersection. @7News @WMUR9_Weather @BostonNewsMan @WMUR9_Weather @seacoastonline pic.twitter.com/svfxjilprj
— JKF1897 joe f (@JKF1897) January 17, 2022
10:23 A.M. Bretton Woods closes the mountain due to high winds
The mountain will be closed for the day due to strong winds, measured as high as 82 mph near the summit. The snow is coming down hard and all this wind is going to help fill in the entire mountain! We're looking forward to the new snow!https://t.co/mfjmXhkQbs pic.twitter.com/owUGxMw0RY
— Bretton Woods (@bretton_woods) January 17, 2022
9:54 a.m. Coastal flooding on Western Avenue in Gloucester
A little flooding on Western Ave as waves have broken over the sea wall leaving some plait puddles in the road. This wave just meant finding a napkin for my phone. 🌊 @boston25 #Gloucester pic.twitter.com/ehTvIyhB3i
— Evan White (@EvanWhiteIII) January 17, 2022
9:40 a.m. Flooding along Long Wharf in Boston
Splashover and flooding on Long Wharf in Boston #mawx https://t.co/w2MHzgqTDO
— NWS Boston/Norton Skywarn (@WX1BOX) January 17, 2022
9:39 a.m. Worst winds shifting north along the coast
Core of the worst winds beginning to shift north along the coast. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/ttuXTKLuQZ
— Jason Brewer (@JBrewerBoston25) January 17, 2022
9:31 a.m. MBTA cancels ferry services for Monday, Jan. 17
Ferry service is canceled today, January 17 due to the weather. Hingham/Hull customers can use the Commuter Rail, and Charlestown customers can use the Route 93 bus as alternate service options.
— MBTA (@MBTA) January 17, 2022
9:01 a.m. Speed restrictions remain in place
Tandem & special permit vehicle restrictions now in place from NY border to MM 41 in #Westfield. Speed limit restriction of 40mph also continues I-90 between NY border & MM 59 in #Wilbraham. pic.twitter.com/48V8T07Sde
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) January 17, 2022
8:59 a.m. Communities dealing with flooding
There have been multiple reports of flooding due to the heavy rains along multiple roadways including Easy St, Broad St and Nobadeer Farm Rd. Please drive with caution #Nantucket
— Nantucket Police (@NantucketPolice) January 17, 2022
8:51 a.m. Now over 17,000 power outages reported across eastern MA
POWER OUTAGES CLIMBING: now over 17,000. When we went on the air this morning at 4:30 a.m., by way of comparison, there were only a handful of customers without power. We’re watching this for you on @boston25 @JBrewerBoston25 @ShiriSpear pic.twitter.com/Tt8PT7EHn2
— Heather Hegedus (@HeatherHegedus) January 17, 2022
8:45 a.m. Amtrak service being affected
Downeaster Trains 694 & 695 are now cancelled. For further assistance please call 1-800-USA-RAIL.
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) January 17, 2022
8:40 a.m. Temperatures swings in 24 hours.
Don't see many temperatures swings like this in 24 hrs. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/2u2Cf7KD2y
— Jason Brewer (@JBrewerBoston25) January 17, 2022
8:36 a.m. A quick hitter indeed
WHEN WILL IT START TO GET BETTER? I think showers ease up after 10 AM & winds continue to lighten this afternoon. @boston25 #boston #mawx pic.twitter.com/HxkUDrQrTx
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) January 17, 2022
8:32 a.m. Power outage numbers continue to climb
7:45 a.m. Over 11,000 customers without power in southeastern MA
IN THE DARK: Power outages are now over 11,000 customers. The majority are on the coast. Keep it on @boston25 for live team coverage until 11:00 a.m. pic.twitter.com/cfTsDjXeHO
— Heather Hegedus (@HeatherHegedus) January 17, 2022
7:44 a.m. Snow creeping up across multiple towns
Snow keeps creeping UP in those colder towns! @boston25 pic.twitter.com/RkLxQYyGDK
— Jason Brewer (@JBrewerBoston25) January 17, 2022
7:32 a.m. 7 inches of sleet and snow reported in Rindge, N.H.
@Met_CindyFitz @ShiriSpear 7 inches Rindge NH; snow and sleet now pic.twitter.com/0mBTNONWNA
— Cindy Moore (@clmoore13) January 17, 2022
7:13 a.m. Heavy rainfall across southeastern MA, snowing across northwestern MA
Areas of heavy rainfall across southeastern MA this morning. Still snowing across portions of northwestern MA pic.twitter.com/Ijh2SQixs3
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) January 17, 2022
7:05 a.m. Wind along the coast
Impressive wind along the coast right now. @boston25 #mawx #newengland pic.twitter.com/axMfyhP63j
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) January 17, 2022
6:57 a.m. MassDOT continues power, spreading operations
MassDOT spreading & plowing operations continue. The 40 mph speed limit restriction remains in place on I-90 between NY and mm 59, Wilbraham.
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) January 17, 2022
6:53 a.m. MEMA beings reported major power outages across the state
Power outages are climbing...FAST! #Boston25 pic.twitter.com/na68dmxqXy
— Scott Tetreault (@BostonNewsMan) January 17, 2022
6:32 a.m. Heavy snow conditions reported in Fitchburg
This is our live drive cam in #fitchburg where @mikebua is showing us the snowy conditions. We have team weather coverage for you this morning until 11 a.m. If you can stay off the roads because of the holiday, do it. @ShiriSpear @JBrewerBoston25 @CatherineNews @EvanWhiteIII pic.twitter.com/jvW9vx51ux
— Heather Hegedus (@HeatherHegedus) January 17, 2022
6:27 a.m. Snow reports inland
Notched a couple inches before the change inland, still snowing along RT 2. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/5SyH7eMFvN
— Jason Brewer (@JBrewerBoston25) January 17, 2022
6:25 a.m. Wind hitting shopping plaza in Gloucester
Wind hitting this shopping plaza on Eastern Ave #Gloucester #storm @boston25 pic.twitter.com/tVp8DZGNeS
— Evan White (@EvanWhiteIII) January 17, 2022
5:40 a.m. Strong wind gusts reported in several towns & cities
Strong Wind Gusts this AM: 509 AM: New Shoreham, RI: 62 MPH
— NWS Boston/Norton Skywarn (@WX1BOX) January 17, 2022
510 AM: Beverly, MA: 52 MPH
512 AM: Newport, RI: 46 MPH
520 AM: Duxbury, MA: 50 MPH
520 AM: Beverly, MA: 53 MPH
520 AM: Swampscott, MA: 42 MPH
533 AM: Fairhaven, MA - West Island Town Beach: 60 MPH#mawx #riwx
5:36 a.m. Strongest winds moving in from the south
Core of the strongest winds moving in from the south now, watching for power outages to increase next few hours. Charge your phone. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/Zz92oN1oY9
— Jason Brewer (@JBrewerBoston25) January 17, 2022
5:32 a.m. 3 inches of snow reported in Fitchburg
As of 5:30 am in Fitchburg, MA... 26°, wind NW 5, hvy snowfall, 3.0" running snow ttl. #MAwx @WX1BOX @JBrewerBoston25 @ShiriSpear @Met_CindyFitz @joshwurster_ pic.twitter.com/WuDqWrAVb3
— Greg Forrister (@GregForrister) January 17, 2022
5:25 a.m. Full forecast expected throughout Monday
Here's the forecast today with an early flip from heavy snow to heavy rain. Keep in mind, wind and coastal flooding will also peak this morning. #teamcoverage #weatheralert @boston25 pic.twitter.com/qlpcNQyvRH
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) January 17, 2022
4:46 a.m. Snow falling early Monday morning in Worcester
What a beautiful #snowy morning!#Worcester #WinterStormIzzy #Izzy#yestv #mawx #WorcesterWX @wxnewsdesk @NWS @NWSBoston @WeatherNation @VickiGrafWX @ShiriSpear @breakingweather @BOS25Weather @MetMikeWCVB @wbz @PeteNBCBoston @NBC10Boston pic.twitter.com/RwcfdmYWSe
— Chris121710 (@chris121710) January 17, 2022
9:26 p.m. Jan. 16 Winter resources offered in Boston
With the forecast calling for #snow turning into freezing rain overnight, PWD will have crews treating roads as necessary. Traveling conditions could be challenging, so please take your time on the road. For all your #winter resources: https://t.co/WgOfYr3Wks
— Boston Public Works (@BostonPWD) January 17, 2022
8:50 p.m. Jan. 16 Flying is starting to be impacted due to the storm
Due to the incoming storm, Worcester Regional Airport may experience delays and possible cancellations in operations Mon, 1/17. Passengers are advised to check with their airline on the status of their flight. For more info visit: https://t.co/xJIyKSwgpj. pic.twitter.com/HDo2850l7y
— Worcester Airport (@FlyWorcester) January 17, 2022
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