Weather Alert: Powerful nor’easter on the way

RARE BLIZZARD WARNINGS ISSUED

It’s a dry and cloudy start across the Boston area, but don’t let that fool you — a powerful nor’easter is set to move in tonight, and this one will have major impacts.

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for eastern Massachusetts from 4 PM today through 7 AM Tuesday. This storm has the potential to bring up to 2 feet of heavy, wet snow in some communities, along with wind gusts between 30 and 65 mph. Those stronger gusts will raise concerns for scattered power outages, especially with the weight of the snow on trees and power lines. Minor coastal flooding is also possible during the height of the storm.

Snow is expected to move in between 6 and 9 PM, spreading from south to north. As the snow fills in, winds will steadily increase. Once blizzard conditions develop, we could see gusts of 35 mph or higher, visibility reduced to a quarter mile or less, and heavy falling and blowing snow lasting at least three hours. It’s important to remember that a blizzard is defined by visibility and wind — not snowfall totals. Travel during blizzard conditions can become extremely dangerous, if not impossible. If you can, stay off the roads Monday.

The snow will start out heavy and wet — great for snowmen, not so great for shoveling. That added weight is another reason we’re concerned about isolated power outages. By Monday afternoon, colder air works in and the snow becomes lighter and fluffier before tapering off Monday night.

REST OF THE WEEK

Tuesday will be all about cleanup. Make sure to charge devices ahead of time in case of outages, and plan ahead if you need to travel.

And we’re not done yet. The pattern stays unsettled this week with the chance for snow Wednesday, a possible mix Thursday, and more light snow Friday. These systems don’t look nearly as strong or impactful as this nor’easter, but they’ll still bring additional chances for winter weather. Be sure to check in with us throughout the day and the rest of the week for updates.

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