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Live updates: Major snowstorm impacting Massachusetts
Follow the latest news on the snowstorm in Massachusetts. The storm is forecast to bring 12-24 inches of accumulation through Monday.
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Follow below for the latest updates from this weekend’s winter storm.
Boston meteorologists provide initial snow totals, forecast for additional snow showers today (10:15 a.m.)
The National Weather Service said heavy snowfall has stopped but additional accumulation is expected through Monday night.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Boston meteorologists on how much snow fell — and how much more to expect Monday
- Snow totals by town: See how much has accumulated so far across Massachusetts
“Light snow continues through the day which will add on an additional several inches,” the Boston/Norton office of the service said.
“Now that the heavy snow has exited offshore, light snow will continue through the day on Monday,” the agency said, noting the below graphic shows how much accumulation the region can expect through 1 a.m. Tuesday.
More Boston.com coverage of the storm:
- Photos & videos: Scenes from the biggest snowstorm to hit Massachusetts in years
- A drone’s-eye view of this weekend’s monster storm
- Mass. school closures for Jan. 26
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A drone’s-eye view of this weekend’s monster storm (Monday 10 a.m.)
This weekend’s winter storm blanketed Boston Common and the Public Garden with snow. Check out this flyover view.
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Drone photos and videos by Sam Carruthers.
Livestream: A look at the storm impact on State Street in Boston
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Photos from the snowstorm (6:42 p.m.)
Check out scenes from the region as it deals with the biggest snowstorm in years.
‘Distinct possibility’ of thundersnow amid huge snowstorm (6:15 p.m.)
The huge snowstorm sweeping across the country could bring thundersnow to the Boston area, meteorologists said, particularly before 9 p.m.
Thundersnow is a rare weather phenomena that produces thunder and lightning with the snow, instead of rain. WCVB Chief Meteorologist Cindy Fitzgibbon said that due to the snowfall rates in the Boston area, there is “a distinct possibility” of thundersnow between 4 and 9 p.m.
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The snow expected to fall at a rate of 2 to 3 inches per hour Sunday evening, according to meteorologists with NBC Boston. The storm is forecast to drop up to 2 feet of snow through Monday.
All Mass. courthouses closed Monday due to storm (6:15 p.m.)
All court events across the state are canceled Monday due to the huge storm system expected to drop up to two feet of snow overnight Sunday.
Court events will be rescheduled, the state said in an emergency alert Sunday afternoon, and parties will be notified of their new dates.
Anyone with Monday court dates can contact the clerk’s or register’s office with any questions, the alert said.
Boston-area meteorologists warn of heavy snow, low visibility on the roads (2:50 p.m.)
A winter storm warning from the National Weather Service remains in effect for Massachusetts and other parts of New England until 8 p.m. Monday.
The agency expects heavy snow with accumulations between 12 and 20 inches, or even up to 2 feet in some areas of the state.
“Travel will be difficult due to low visibility and snow covered roads,” the service reported, encouraging people to delay time outdoors and on the roads during the storm.
“This will be the biggest snowstorm we’ve had in several years,” the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency noted on social media. “The best place to be is at home cheering on the New England Patriots. If you have to be on the roads, clear all the snow off your car and leave plenty of time to reach your destination.”
Check out updated snow maps and more from local meteorologists.
Market Basket locations closing early due to weather conditions (2:30 p.m.)
Massachusetts-based grocery chain Market Basket announced that all locations will close early amid Sunday’s winter storm.
“Due to severe weather forecasted for today, and for the safety of our associates and customers,” the company’s more than 90 New England stores will close at 4 p.m., the announcement said.
Admire the snowfall in Boston from the comfort of indoors (2 p.m.)
Staying inside during the storm? You can still watch the snowfall from the comfort of your couch – or wherever you are keeping warm – with Boston.com’s winter storm livestreams.
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Mass. school closures for Monday, Jan. 26 (noon)
With meteorologists predicting up to 2 feet of snow accumulation, many Massachusetts school districts are canceling school Monday.
Check out Boston.com’s running list of school closures across Massachusetts.
More than 15,000 flights canceled across the U.S. due to winter storm (noon)
Travelers at airports across the country, including Boston Logan International Airport, faced widespread flight cancellations and delays due to snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
“Due to the winter storm, almost all flights to and from Logan are canceled Sunday afternoon and evening, as well as Monday morning,” a weather advisory on Massport’s website noted. “Please check with your airline for more information regarding flights and before coming to the airport.”
Since Saturday, more than 15,400 flights have been canceled across the U.S., according to FlightAware.
Read more about flight cancellations across the country.
Power outages impact parts of Mass. and N.H., as snow moves in (11 a.m.)
A winter storm impacting much of the U.S. on Sunday started making its way toward the Northeast, bringing reports of light snow to parts of Massachusetts as of 10 a.m.
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“The air is so cold it doesn’t take much to get a little lift,” meteorologist Dave Epstein reported. “I recommend wrapping up being out over the next couple of hours.”
More than 5,000 people in Massachusetts and more than 100 people in New Hampshire had reported power outages as of 11 a.m.
Keep track of the latest power outages around the region via the map below:
Boston snow emergency in effect as of Sunday morning (10 a.m.)
A snow emergency went into effect Sunday as of 8 a.m., according to Boston officials.
Mayor Michelle Wu encouraged residents to stay home or use public transportation, if they must travel during the storm.
During a snow emergency, a parking ban requires drivers to move any vehicles parked on major roads and main arteries, or risk being ticketed and towed. The city has a list of free and discounted garages for those with Boston resident vehicle stickers.
Boston police also shared the list of snow emergency routes and parking restrictions by neighborhoods.
Boston Public Schools will be closed Monday, as will City Hall and other municipal buildings, city officials noted.
The storm will also delay trash and recycling services by one day for most neighborhoods. All Downtown districts, Charlestown, Roxbury, and South Boston will keep to their regular schedules without delays, but all other neighborhoods can expect a one-day delay in curbside trash and recycling collection, city officials said.
Here’s a look at the snowstorm’s timing and impacts (Sunday 7:30 a.m.)
The incoming snowstorm could bring a foot or more of snow to Massachusetts, local meteorologists said. Some areas could reportedly see up to 2 feet.
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Snowfall will begin Sunday around late morning to early afternoon, according to the Boston/Norton office of the National Weather Service. Meteorologists expect the snowfall will be heaviest Sunday night into Monday morning, noting potential impacts for travelers during that time.
“The period of heaviest snow (chance for 1-2+”/hour) is this afternoon through midnight,” the NWS reported. “Snow then becomes lighter late tonight and Monday as it tapers off through the day from west to east.”
Expected snowfall, according to the National Weather Service
Here’s what to know about the storm:
- 7 maps predicting snowfall totals from the Sunday-Monday storm
- What Boston meteorologists are saying about the timing and impacts of this weekend’s snowstorm
- How will this weekend’s storm measure up? Here’s a list of Boston’s top blockbusters.
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