What Boston meteorologists are saying about the impact and timing of the upcoming snowstorm
"This one will pack a punch."
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National Weather Service: ‘Road conditions WILL deteriorate quickly around lunchtime as the heaviest snow arrives’
[8:45am] Wondering about the timing of the snow today? Check out one model’s prediction for how things will pan out through this evening. Please note, heavy snow is expected, and is represented by the dark blue on the map. #mawx #ctwx #riwx pic.twitter.com/3IXL5iEL0z
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) February 1, 2021
[8 am] Slick roads have already developed across CT, and flakes have been reported across RI & MA. Road conditions WILL deteriorate quickly around lunchtime as the heaviest snow arrives. Please drive with extreme caution if you need to be out this afternoon.#mawx #riwx #ctwx pic.twitter.com/YIDaVG0pYy
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) February 1, 2021
[Feb 1 430 AM Part 2] In addition, winds up to 60 mph are possible, strongest near the coast. A Coastal Flood Advisory is also in effect for possible minor coastal flooding during Mon night & Tue afternoon high tide along the Eastern MA coast as well as the Cape & Islands. pic.twitter.com/prXWVupE0a
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) February 1, 2021
5:30 pm Sunday updated snowfall forecast…As the storm begins to intensify off the coast late tonight and especially Monday and Monday night winds will increase and heavy snow bands are expected to develop with snowfall rates of 2-4″ per hour possible. pic.twitter.com/TGx8D0Ozri
— NWS Eastern Region (@NWSEastern) January 31, 2021
Chris Lambert, 7News: ‘Coastal gusts 40-60mph, storm surge 2-3 feet’
We’ll watch these heavy bands of snow that are south of us now, continue to build and move north. Heaviest snow mid afternoon-evening for us. pic.twitter.com/rwOJeFuMZp
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) February 1, 2021
Close to a foot of snow for many away from the coast. Strong winds develop as well. pic.twitter.com/x0LuUt6Fh1
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) February 1, 2021
Widespread minor coastal flooding and minor, to pockets of moderate beach erosion. Coastal gusts 40-60mph, storm surge 2-3 feet. Tides to watch are the 2am Tue (overnight), 2-3pm Tue. pic.twitter.com/2ixMwnZ1SX
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) February 1, 2021
Poor travel this afternoon/evening. Improvements are quick tomorrow morning for main roads. pic.twitter.com/fNDXBgGaJP
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) February 1, 2021
Heaviest snow in Boston is mid afternoon to early evening. At the coast, mix/change to rain occurs fastest this evening, limiting totals. Snow totals in Boston will be highest in parts of the city farthest from the coast. pic.twitter.com/gVcw3b3wPF
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) February 1, 2021
Snow totals go up fast this afternoon. Timing how much snow has fallen by what time today in Worcester with 1-2/hr at times this afternoon/early evening. pic.twitter.com/iVy5lruIyh
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) February 1, 2021
Zack Green, WBZ: ‘This one will pack a punch’
Don’t sleep on Tuesday’s commute. Working from home will be ideal as showers continue through the early drive. Freezing rain and sleet leading to even more hazardous road conditions. pic.twitter.com/u0ZLGJHiDO
— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) February 1, 2021
The all important question: “When is this thing going to stop?!”
We’re a good 24 hours awy from the showers tapering off. Expect the rain and snow to slow by late Tuesday morning. It will still be very windy and coastal concerns remain, but the precip will become spotty. pic.twitter.com/L7ev1zUKQC
— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) February 1, 2021
Surf really ramps up with this system. Waves will be crashing into the coast leading to 1-3ft of inundation. Beach erosion possible as well. The best case for minor-moderate flooding will be during Tuesday’s high tide. pic.twitter.com/9x0t5TkIvl
— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) February 1, 2021
In typical #noreaster fashion, winds will be whipping through the day. Peak gusts expected at the coast. 45-60mph will likely bring down limbs if not trees. Outages going to be possible. Take note of this especially if by the water. pic.twitter.com/sOSExQ3Ao0
— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) February 1, 2021
This one will pack a punch.
Ranges are used for a reason. Pesky rain-snow line will be the determining factor from north shore down 95. If it lags and stays SE thru evening…higher totals. If it moves NW earlier…lower side of these ranges. Interior spots…no change for you! pic.twitter.com/kassm0X6ls
— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) February 1, 2021
Snow timeline:
🔹A.M. Commute: snow develops. Light accum for interior spots.
🔹Lunchtime: flakes pick up. Snow for all. Slow travel.
🔹P.M. Commute: Rain/snow line presses northwest. Wintry mix for south coast. All snow from 95→NW. Very difficult travel. Whiteout conditions. pic.twitter.com/RpMr2BMFvx— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) February 1, 2021
Main thump of snow will be through the afternoon and evening hours. This should not be taken lightly. The ride home will be very difficult with nearly whiteout conditions. pic.twitter.com/3M0lgU0SBC
— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) February 1, 2021
Shiri Spear, Boston 25 News: ‘It looks like those PM snow totals could soar this afternoon with intense snowfall in the Boston area’
First snow reports just coming in. Do you have a number to add? @boston25 pic.twitter.com/8trQLUWv8d
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 1, 2021
It looks like those PM snow totals could soar this afternoon with intense snowfall in the #Boston area. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/y77haOlsUi
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 1, 2021
Get those errands out of the way early today. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/9JNPxNF2je
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 1, 2021
Here’s the latest! #snow #boston #newengland pic.twitter.com/N7nZlGYgTU
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 1, 2021
Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB: ‘Bulk of accumulation is from noon to midnight’
MONDAY AM weather update …
Nor’easter arrives today with snow, wind and rain for some #wcvb pic.twitter.com/cn71QYtJIu— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) February 1, 2021
SNOWFALL FORECAST…
Bulk of accumulation is from noon to midnight. Snow will change to rain quickly on the Cape and Islands then that rain snow line will lift over SE MA closer to Boston this evening holding totals down closer to coast #WCVB pic.twitter.com/CmvsHiAexK— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) February 1, 2021
Good Monday morning!
Already snowing in the Worcester area and light snow will fill in this morning. Conditions will deteriorate quickly midday with 1-2″/hr snowfall rates this afternoon. Turn on #WCVB as we track this nor’easter pic.twitter.com/lnz5s9xkuB— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) February 1, 2021
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