Boston is bracing for what could be the largest snowstorm of the year, according to the latest weather reports. Highs today will hover near the mid 30s, with clouds increasing throughout the day and gentle west winds from 6 to 9 mph, the National Weather Service reports. However, residents should prepare for a significant change as the weekend progresses.
Starting tonight, snow is expected to blanket the city with 4 to 8 inches of accumulation. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning, effective from 7 p.m. this evening until 1 p.m. EST tomorrow. NBC Boston highlighted that the snowfall, expected to begin after 10 p.m., could be heavy at times and may linger into tomorrow morning, bringing additional accumulation. While driving late tonight into Sunday may be treacherous, full clearing is not expected until tomorrow night.
The accumulated snow will likely impact travel across the city, with officials cautioning that "travel could be very difficult," according to the National Weather Service's urgent warning. Tomorrow, additional snowfall before 9 a.m. is expected to add 1 to 3 inches on top of the heavy accumulation from the previous night.
Looking ahead, the forecast appears relentless, with more snow expected Tuesday night into Wednesday and yet another winter storm rolling in on Thursday that could see snow mixed with freezing rain, further complicating conditions, these patterns confirm an active jet stream bringing more snowy weather through the week as temperatures remain just around freezing, details NBC Boston in their recent weather forecast but for those looking for a respite, Valentine's Day offers a dry and cold break with sunny skies forecasted.
Residents are urged to prepare for the inclement weather by ensuring their vehicles are equipped with necessary emergency supplies, and to stay updated on the latest weather developments by following alerts and advisories from local weather services.
