Boston, MA – Cleanup crews are racing to clear I-95 and I-93 after a historic Sunday blizzard dumped more than 30 inches of snow across eastern Massachusetts, stranding vehicles and halting travel within hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, snowfall totals from Sunday’s blizzard ranged from 20 to 30 inches across much of the state, with isolated reports between 33 and 37 inches in parts of eastern Massachusetts. Communities along the I-95 corridor, including Boston, Quincy and Lynn, reported more than 31 inches. Areas near I-90 and Route 128 also measured totals above 30 inches.
Statewide impacts stretched from Worcester County east to Cape Cod. Totals decreased west of Springfield, where 6 to 12 inches fell, but snowfall intensified rapidly toward Interstate 495 and the coast. Blizzard conditions Sunday reduced visibility below a quarter mile at times, forcing closures along major roadways including stretches of I-93, I-95 and the Massachusetts Turnpike.
In Boston, side streets remain narrowed by snowbanks exceeding three feet. MBTA bus routes experienced delays, and Logan International Airport reported widespread cancellations at the height of the storm. Coastal communities from Plymouth to Provincetown recorded 20 to 25 inches, with drifts significantly higher.
MassDOT crews continue round-the-clock plowing operations, but officials urge drivers to avoid non-essential travel until secondary roads are fully cleared. Residents should clear vents, check on neighbors and keep fire hydrants accessible.
While conditions have improved since Sunday night, lingering slick spots are likely each morning as temperatures refreeze melted snow. Additional updates are expected as cleanup continues across eastern Massachusetts.
