BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) – Here's the latest on the weekend storm that threatens Massachusetts with a potential for over two feet of accumulation in areas. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio for continued coverage.
Update (8:29 a.m. Saturday):
The National Weather Service is reporting that multiple areas have crossed the 30” mark for accumulation, as of 1:45 a.m. Sunday:
Stoughton: 30.9"
Sharon: 30.4"
Quincy: 30"
208 outbound flights have been cancelled at Logan International Airport as of 8:24 a.m. Sunday, according to tracking site flightaware.com. 1,291 flights have been cancelled within, into, or out of the United States.
MEMA is reporting more than 56K outages across Mass., as of 8:17 a.m. Sunday:
Update (7:00 p.m. Saturday):
The National Weather Service is reporting that multiple areas have crossed the 20” mark for accumulation, as of 5:59 p.m.:
Norton: 24.5”
Swansea: 23.8"
Attleborough: 20.5"
Fall River: 22"
Easton: 22"
Raynham: 20.5"
Fall River: 20"
Berkley: 20"
Marblehead: 20"
Stoneham: 22"
Braintree: 23"
Hingham: 21"
Sharon: 20.5"
Pembroke: 26"
Brockton: 25"
Whitman: 24.2"
Bridgewater: 24"
Hanson: 23.5"
Hanover: 22.5"
Lakeville: 20"
Marshfield: 20"
Boston: 21"
Get the full list here:
STORM CENTER: Latest Snowfall Reports From Weekend Nor'easter
310 outbound flights have been cancelled at Logan International Airport as of 6:53 p.m., according to tracking site flightaware.com. 192 more have been cancelled for Sunday.
Additional details here:
STORM CENTER: Hundreds Of Flights Departing Logan Airport Cancelled
MEMA is reporting more than 94K outages across Mass., as of 6:47 p.m.
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STORM CENTER: Sea Of Power Outages Hit Parts Of Mass. Amid Nor'easter
Update (4:00 p.m. Saturday):
The National Weather Service is reporting that multiple areas have crossed the 20” mark for accumulation, as of 3:34 p.m.:
Norton: 22.5”
Easton: 22”
Raynham: 20.5”
Berkley: 20”
Hingham: 21”
Bridgewater: 24”
Get the full list here:
STORM CENTER: Latest Snowfall Reports From Weekend Nor'easter
310 outbound flights have been cancelled at Logan International Airport as of 3:59 p.m., according to tracking site flightaware.com. 184 more have been cancelled for Sunday.
Additional details here:
STORM CENTER: Hundreds Of Flights Departing Logan Airport Cancelled
MEMA is reporting more than 111K outages across Mass., as of 3:47 p.m.
Get the latest updates here:
STORM CENTER: Sea Of Power Outages Hit Parts Of Mass. Amid Nor'easter
Update (2:05 p.m. Saturday):
The National Weather Service is reporting multiple locations with 16+ inches of accumulation:
Norton: 17.6"
Raynham: 16.2"
Easton: 16"
Mansfield: 16"
Marshfield: 16.3"
Pembroke: 16"
Hanover: 16"
Get the full list here:
STORM CENTER: Latest Snowfall Reports From Weekend Nor'easter
They're also reporting multiple locations with high winds over 70 mph:
Wellfleet: 83 mph
West Dennis: 81 mph
Hatch Beach: 73 mph
Dennis: 72 mph
Taunton: 71 mph
Rockport: 76 mph
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STORM CENTER: Highest Wind Reports From Weekend Nor'easter
309 outbound flights have been cancelled at Logan International Airport, according to tracking site flightaware.com. 170 more have been cancelled for Sunday.
Additional details here:
STORM CENTER: Hundreds Of Flights Departing Logan Airport Cancelled
MEMA is reporting more than 116K outages across Mass., as of 2:02 p.m.:
Update (12:50 p.m. Saturday):
Blizzard warnings remains in effect for parts of Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island through 5 a.m. Sunday. Winter storm warnings remain in effect further inland through midnight Saturday night. There is also a coastal flood advisory until midnight Saturday night.
Through this evening, expect conditions to remain very windy with heavy snow. With snow rates of over 2 inches per hour at times and strong winds, expect blizzard conditions with near-zero visibility and immobilized travel into Saturday night.
Total storm accumulations of 2-3 feet are expected around Greater Boston, with around 1-2 feet farther south along the south coast and islands, and areas well to the north and west, according to AccuWeather.
Winds gusting to 50 mph near the city, and as high 90 mph near the south coast and Cape will cause drifts that can bury vehicles and reach the second story of many homes and buildings, as well as widespread, long-lasting power outages. Coastal flooding and overwash are also likely, leading to general travel and schedule disruptions that could last a couple of days.
Temperatures will be in the teens during the storm, with AccuWeather RealFeel(R) temperatures well below zero.
It will remain blustery later tonight with blowing and drifting snow. Low 9, RealFeels again below zero.
For tomorrow, it will be windy and cold, despite sun. Blowing snow will continue to cause travel problems. Highs will hover between 20-25; RealFeels(R) in the teens.
Power outages are just below 110K, as of 12:47 p.m., according to MEMA:
Update (11:25 a.m. Saturday):
Cancellations start to amass at Logan Airport. According to flight tracker site flightaware.com, 309 outbound flights have been cancelled Saturday; 151 for Sunday.
There are close to 119k in Massachusetts without power, according to MEMA:
The National Weather Service is receiving reports of over 12" of snow coming from southeast Mass. and eastern Conn.:
Update (10:45 a.m. Saturday):
Multiple cities and towns are reporting winds above 65mph as of 9:51 a.m.:
Nantucket: 70mph
Dennis: 68mph
Chatham: 67mph
Rockport: 67mph
Orleans: 66mph
Children’s Island: 65mph
Block Island: 66mph
Click here to see the full list from the National Weather Service.
Update (10:30 a.m. Saturday):
The National Weather Service is finding evidence of isolated areas in southeastern Mass. with 3-4 inch per hour snowfall rates:
Update (10:05 a.m. Saturday):
As of 9:33 a.m., the National Weather Service is already reporting accumulation of seven or more inches of snow in some cities and towns:
Norton: 8.1 Inches
Duxbury: 7.8 Inches
Bridgewater: 7.5 Inches
Hanover: 7.5 Inches
New Bedford: 7.5 Inches
Bourne: 7.0 Inches
Fall River: 7.0 Inches
See the full list.
There are close to 115k without power in Massachusetts as of 10:02 a.m., according to MEMA:
Update (9:05 a.m. Saturday):
There are over 100,000 in Massachusetts without power, as of 9:02 a.m. Saturday:
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** BLIZZARD WARNINGS FOR EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND
THROUGH 5 AM SUNDAY; WINTER STORM WARNINGS FARTHER INLAND THROUGH
MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. **
Today and tonight: very windy with heavy snow. With snow rates of
over 2 inches per hour at times and strong winds, expect blizzard
conditions with near zero visibility and immobilized travel into
tonight.
Total storm accumulations of 2-3 feet around Greater Boston, with
around 1-2 feet farther south along the South Coast and Islands, and
areas well to the north and west.
Winds gusting to 50 mph near the City, and as high 90 mph near the
South Coast/Cape mph will cause drifts that can bury vehicles and
reach the second story of many homes and buildings, as well as widespread,
long-lasting power outages. Coastal flooding and over wash are also
likely, leading to general travel and schedule disruptions that
could last a couple of days.
Temperatures will be in the teens and 20s during the storm, with AccuWeather
RealFeel(R) temperatures in the single digits.
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