Boston, Mass. – A blizzard warning covers eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island through Tuesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, blizzard conditions are expected from 4 p.m. Sunday until 7 a.m. Tuesday across eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts, along with northern and southern Rhode Island.
Forecasters expect total snow accumulations between 18 and 25 inches, with wind gusts reaching as high as 75 mph. The combination of heavy snowfall and powerful winds is expected to produce whiteout conditions, with visibility dropping below one-quarter mile at times due to falling and blowing snow.
The warning includes Boston, Cambridge, Gloucester, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, New Bedford, Fall River, Provincetown, Falmouth, Providence, Warwick, Newport and Block Island, among other communities.
The National Weather Service warns that travel could become very difficult to impossible, particularly during the Monday morning and evening commutes. Blowing snow may significantly reduce visibility on highways and secondary roads, increasing the risk of stranded vehicles.
Strong winds combined with the weight of heavy snow on tree limbs may down power lines, leading to scattered to potentially widespread power outages. Officials also caution that very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage across the region.
Residents are advised to restrict travel to emergencies only. Those who must travel should carry a winter survival kit and remain with their vehicle if stranded.
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