Massachusetts — Snow is already stacking up on sidewalks and clinging to tree branches across eastern communities this morning, and plows are racing to keep pace as heavier bands pivot overhead.
According to the National Weather Service, locally heavy snow will continue through late morning before tapering this afternoon. Roads remain snow-covered from Worcester to Boston, with reduced visibility under one mile at times. While conditions briefly improve later today, attention quickly turns to a strengthening coastal low expected to track north Sunday into Monday.
Meteorologists are now tracking signs of rapid intensification offshore. If the system undergoes bombogenesis — a 24 millibar pressure drop in 24 hours — snowfall rates could exceed 2 to 3 inches per hour along the I-95 corridor. Boston, Providence and southern New Hampshire sit near the potential axis of 24 to 36 inches if the storm hugs the coast. A slight eastward shift would trim totals. A closer track would amplify them.
Wind gusts over 50 mph could trigger scattered power outages and near-blizzard conditions, especially east of I-495. Coastal flooding is also possible during high tide cycles from Cape Cod to Narragansett Bay.
Plan ahead now. Charge devices. Fuel generators safely outdoors. Avoid unnecessary travel Sunday into Monday as conditions may deteriorate quickly.
Looking ahead, calmer weather returns Tuesday with sunshine and highs near the upper 30s. Midweek moderates into the 40s and 50s, and long-range trends hint at above-normal temperatures by late next week — an early taste of spring warmth after this round of winter vengeance.
Five-Day Outlook for Boston, Massachusetts
Today: Snow tapering this afternoon, highs near 34.
Sunday: Snow redeveloping, heavy at times, increasing wind.
Monday: Heavy snow and strong wind possible, blowing snow.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 38.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high in the mid-40s.
