Boston, Massachusetts – A major winter storm is expected to blanket much of Southern New England with heavy snow beginning Sunday morning, creating dangerous travel conditions that could last through Monday evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston and Norton, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 7 a.m. Sunday until 8 p.m. Monday for most of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and northern Connecticut. Snowfall totals between 12 and 17 inches are expected across inland and urban areas, including Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Providence, Hartford, and surrounding suburbs. Winds may gust up to 30 mph, leading to blowing snow and reduced visibility.
The storm’s impacts are expected to intensify Sunday afternoon and Sunday night, when snowfall rates could become heavy enough to quickly cover roads. Bridges and overpasses are likely to become slick and hazardous, with travel expected to be very difficult to impossible at times. Interstate corridors such as I-90, I-93, I-95, and I-84 are likely to see significant slowdowns or closures, especially overnight into the Monday morning commute.
For coastal and island communities including Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and Block Island, a separate Winter Storm Warning calls for 7 to 10 inches of snow combined with sleet and wind gusts up to 40 mph. Ferry disruptions and poor visibility are possible in these areas.
Officials urge residents to delay non-essential travel, prepare vehicles with emergency supplies, and plan for prolonged snow removal operations. The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through Monday evening, with hazardous conditions expected to impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes across Southern New England.
