Bitterly cold Tuesday in Boston with minor early coastal flooding; a fast clipper brings light snow Wednesday.

Photos from Cohasset police show a telephone pole resting on a Nichols Road home as a nor'easter toppled trees and knocked out power across the South Shore.

Duxbury officials urged residents to stay home as heavy, wet snow and high winds toppled trees and power lines, blocking roads and causing widespread outages.

Blizzard-force snow and wind hit Boston Monday; expect major travel disruption and a city parking ban. Stay off the roads unless it's an emergency.

Wareham has activated its seasonal snow-parking ban. Vehicles must move off the street after three inches of snow; ticketing and towing are possible during the blizzard.

Blizzard Warning in effect for Boston starting Sunday night. Expect heavy snow, damaging winds and coastal flooding into Monday.

Methuen declared a short snow emergency Friday night into Saturday morning. Vehicles left on public ways risk ticketing, towing and a $100 fine.

A powerful coastal storm is likely Sunday, February 22 into Monday, February 23 with 6 6 inches possible, gusty winds and coastal flooding risk.

A wintry mix on Friday will make the afternoon and evening commute slick.

Temperatures will fall below freezing tonight in Boston, creating a black ice risk for Thursday morning. Expect a wintry mix Friday with messy travel possible.

Fog and near-freezing temps this morning; rain changing to snow after 10 a.m. in Boston with light city accumulations and 2–4" inland. Expect slower commutes.

Spotty freezing drizzle or flakes could leave untreated surfaces slick Tuesday morning in Boston. Expect patchy fog and a high near 37°F.

At a Globe event, scientists explained why windier storms, warmer nights and a rapidly warming Gulf of Maine are already reshaping New England's seasons and coasts.