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What Boston meteorologists are saying about the timing and impacts of the nor’easter

"Good Thursday morning... it's a mess out there!"

updated on April 4, 2024

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4 maps predicting snowfall totals in Mass. from the nor’easter

National Weather Service: ‘It will feel more like early February today rather than early April’

Precipitation and gusty winds will be winding down today as the storm system pulls away. It will feel more like early February today rather then early April with temps in the mid 30s, and wind chill values in the mid 20s. #MAWX #CTWX #RIWX pic.twitter.com/Nv8nrA835l
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) April 4, 2024

[640 AM] The strong to damaging winds gusts of 45 to 65 mph early this morning will gradually diminish from south to north through the morning. Currently, there are approximately 12 thousand power outages reported across Massachusetts. pic.twitter.com/kJDPX2anlf
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) April 4, 2024

[715 AM Radar Update] Rain, sleet and snow continue to impact the region early this morning. There was even some thunder snow/sleet currently impacting parts of western MA. pic.twitter.com/z0pdoS3fAH
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) April 4, 2024

Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB: ‘Things will taper off this afternoon’

Good Thursday morning… it's a mess out there! Heavy rain, sleet and snow overnight continue early this morning with wind gusts .50mph as this nor'easter moves through. Roads are slick. Things will taper off this afternoon – turn on #WCVB for the timeline and forecast details pic.twitter.com/44X2ekgWBQ
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) April 4, 2024

WIND AND COASTAL FLOODING…
NE winds gusting >50mph along the coast with waves >20ft just offshore and a storm surge will bring minor to pockets of moderate coastal flooding with this mornings high tide at 7:40am. COASTAL FLOOD WARNING #WCVB pic.twitter.com/bgxhCl5rXR
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) April 4, 2024

SPRING SNOW…
And sleet leaving behind slushy coating to up to 1" even near Boston. 1-3" closer to I-495 and north of the MA pike. Amounts really ramp up N&W of I-495 especially with elevation. 3-6" near the Rt2 corridor with 6"+ near the NH above 1,000ft. Slippery! #WCVB pic.twitter.com/WLvI8FXMY8
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) April 4, 2024

RAINFALL…
Another soaker with 1-2"+ of water coming from the sky. Some of this moisture fell as sleet and snow N&W of Boston- this is the liquid equivalent #WCVB pic.twitter.com/3cJU9sTnza
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) April 4, 2024

COASTAL FLOODING happening now #WCVB https://t.co/YIyEH5bCSW
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) April 4, 2024

Chris Lambert, 7News: ‘Sleet making for a lot of slick travel this morning northwest of Boston’

A lot of water content in that packed down 1-3" of sleet/wet snow today. 3-6" higher terrain of northern Worcester County. Sleet making for a lot of slick travel this morning northwest of Boston. pic.twitter.com/u7rXYDuu84
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) April 4, 2024

Rain and snow continue through midday. Coldest in the higher terrain. Upper 30s to near 40 south of Boston with more rain. pic.twitter.com/hTLc2kvjPe
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) April 4, 2024

Wet snow lingers through the early evening before tapering off. pic.twitter.com/CK75wawaRu
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) April 4, 2024

Breaks of morning sun to building clouds tomorrow. Spot shower, chilly, near 40. pic.twitter.com/5FBSLi3A1c
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) April 4, 2024

Snow/sleet totals so far… like pushing cement. pic.twitter.com/yURBgZXkll
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) April 4, 2024

Peak gusts in the 60-70mph range across the Cape/Islands this morning. pic.twitter.com/mG5nQCGUf7
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) April 4, 2024

Oof… gusting to 51mph even in Norwood now. pic.twitter.com/ueQZtJ4WDR
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) April 4, 2024

Minor to pockets of moderate coastal flooding this morning… high tide near 8am. pic.twitter.com/VONoqQBjeo
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) April 4, 2024

Storm continues, mess of a winter's mix starts the day. pic.twitter.com/7iSni7qAx9
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) April 4, 2024

Shiri Spear, Boston 25 News: ‘We have rain, snow & sleet out there today’

We have rain, snow & sleet out there today. What’s in going to be in your area? Here’s the South Shore, Metrowest, Merrimack Valley & Central MA. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/J6bbPwn81o
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) April 4, 2024

Keep the snow reports coming! Snow (although lighter) will continue into the evening in parts of #NewEngland. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/Dd9EtJtHam
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) April 4, 2024

Keep the reports coming! Thanks so much everyone. @boston25 #mawx #newengland #noreaster pic.twitter.com/Lg82rfAzok
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) April 4, 2024

Gusts 50-60 mph this morning will result in areas of wind damage. Please be cautious for debris in the road. @Boston25 #boston #mawx #newengland pic.twitter.com/RX0oXs8cL8
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) April 4, 2024

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What Boston meteorologists are saying about the timing and impacts of the nor’easter

"Good Thursday morning... it's a mess out there!"

4 maps predicting snowfall totals in Mass. from the nor’easter

National Weather Service: ‘It will feel more like early February today rather than early April’

Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB: ‘Things will taper off this afternoon’

Chris Lambert, 7News: ‘Sleet making for a lot of slick travel this morning northwest of Boston’

Shiri Spear, Boston 25 News: ‘We have rain, snow & sleet out there today’

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4 maps predicting snowfall totals in Mass. from the nor’easter

National Weather Service: ‘It will feel more like early February today rather than early April’

Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB: ‘Things will taper off this afternoon’

Chris Lambert, 7News: ‘Sleet making for a lot of slick travel this morning northwest of Boston’

Shiri Spear, Boston 25 News: ‘We have rain, snow & sleet out there today’

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