Live blog: New England blizzard watch February 2013
Lovely day after the blizzard.. Its looking beautiful outside.. #BoSnow http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCxSPejCcAEF7K5.jpg
The MBTA is running limited subway and bus service. Full subway, bus, and commuter rail service is expected to resume Monday morning. Logan Airport has limited service.
The statewide driving ban was lifted, but many towns are discouraging driving. Boston's on-street parking ban is still in effect.
Schools will be closed in a number of cities and towns Monday, including Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville.
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Technical: Reasonable thinking says 2+ feet likely for some, but also says unlikely to get 3"+ QPF SE MA without mix or very wet snowby Matt Noyes via twitter 2/7/2013 3:32:04 AM -
Technical: Boston - particularly @BostonLogan - snow:water ratio as low as 6:1 possible once coastal front moves in, then N wind fluffs lateby Matt Noyes via twitter 2/7/2013 3:33:29 AM
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Potentially historic storm to hit southern Maine | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram http://www.pressherald.com/blogs/themaineforecast/190134441.htmlby Dave Epstein via twitter 2/7/2013 3:39:39 AM -
Technical: Watch approx 800mb level - if it warms to -4C or warmer, really cuts back on ratios. New NAM sends ORH to -2!by Matt Noyes via twitter 2/7/2013 3:39:41 AM
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Look at my latest thoughts on upcoming powerful nor'easter...much more on NewsCenter 5 at 11 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCeMDW-CAAArOHL.png
by Harvey Leonard via twitter 2/7/2013 3:40:15 AM -
Technical: Not buying new NAM as gospel, but point is, even if u do, there are caveats. Nonetheless, obvi plenty of snow to go around.by Matt Noyes via twitter 2/7/2013 3:41:19 AM
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Portland, ME largest snowstorm ever is 27.1 inches Jan 1979. Will be watching that one closely.by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/7/2013 3:47:20 AM
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RT @shawnmilrad: Just for the record, before we go purchasing SREF stock, ensemble mean had 1.25" of QPF for Austin today. Got 0.06"by Matt Noyes via twitter 2/7/2013 3:49:07 AM
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00Z GFS slight jog east and a bit quicker moving but still a biggie...by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 2/7/2013 3:52:13 AM -
Technical: NAM on strong, GFS out east. Overall, still close to QPF amounts shared in previous technical tweets about an hr ago...by Matt Noyes via twitter 2/7/2013 4:20:42 AM
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LMAO! RT @zannamusic: In Matty We Trust! ;-) @MattNoyesNECN http://instagr.am/p/VansYfPqf8/
by Matt Noyes via twitter 2/7/2013 4:37:35 AM -
Latest snow forecast from the latest run of The GFS Model....I think it has the right general idea. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCee1VTCIAANMdF.png
by Harvey Leonard via twitter 2/7/2013 5:02:18 AM -
My latest thinking on snowfall amounts from upcoming nor'easter. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCegBD8CAAAyAwn.png
by Harvey Leonard via twitter 2/7/2013 5:07:28 AM -
European model keeps storm closer to coast resulting in most snow..looks like 1' is a lock in Boston, and 2' is possibleby Harvey Leonard via twitter 2/7/2013 6:27:19 AM
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Timing: steadier snow begins Fri. aft'n...very heaviest is Fri. Nt.(1-2" per hour) & early Sat...ends Sat aft'n.by Harvey Leonard via twitter 2/7/2013 6:36:01 AM
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Thanks for hanging in there late nt. with me...Boston may make up entire snow deficit for season with this 1 stormby Harvey Leonard via twitter 2/7/2013 6:38:20 AM
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Nor'easter from Friday through late-afternoon Saturday---the latest snowfall forecast...
http://fb.me/1AwFulfKB - @MackWBZby WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 2/7/2013 1:45:53 PM -
Tomorrow any snow that falls will be light. Expect only 1-3 inches by 5PM. Not a bad morning on roads. Still can get around at days end.by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/7/2013 2:20:25 PM
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After sunset (about) snow will pick up in intensity. Driving will become nearly impossible Friday night into Saturday AM.by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/7/2013 2:21:37 PM
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High tide issues for the coast Friday evening. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCge832CUAAk8Bb.png
by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/7/2013 2:22:02 PM -
High Tide issues for the coast Saturday AM (10AM) this could end up being the worst tide cycle. @BostonDotCom http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCgfF38CQAE4xsu.png
by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/7/2013 2:22:38 PM -
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RT @ToddWBZ: Unlike with a tropical system, Don't worry about spoiling food...if you lose power you can stick the milk & roast beef ...by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/7/2013 3:01:04 PM
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RT @Unitil: We're preparing for the snow storm heading toward New England. Please read our latest Blizzard Advisory: http://ow.ly/hvtMYby Matt Noyes via twitter 2/7/2013 3:02:27 PM
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In case you lose power cook up some chicken tonight or Friday. It's great cold and you can store it in the snow.by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/7/2013 3:13:53 PM
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As far as power issue, the good news is that the snow will be pretty dry so not weighing down power lines. (Cape is the exception)by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/7/2013 3:15:00 PM
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I am tweeting while watching a Robin on the fence outside my window. He must not be watching all the coverage or he would have left by now.by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/7/2013 3:16:31 PM
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Join meteorologst Dave Epstein at 3 p.m. today for a live chat about tomorrow's expected blizzard. Dave will provide the latest information and answer your questions about preparedness and forecasts. The live chat can be accessed here. -
New information is coming in. Storm still is going to happen for sure. A foot seems very likely and many spots will go higher.by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/7/2013 3:59:09 PM
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I will be live on http://Boston.com at 3pm. Use this link and we can chat about the storm! http://www.boston.com/news/weather/weather_wisdom/2013/02/chat_with_dave_epstein_thursda.htmlby Dave Epstein via twitter 2/7/2013 4:03:56 PM
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I am so tired already and the snow is still nearly a day away.by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/7/2013 4:04:44 PM
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RT @MassStatePolice: Signs of things to come! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCg-a8MCcAAlbAP.jpg
by MEMA via twitter 2/7/2013 4:57:44 PM -
Al my latest thoughts on the blizzard including a complete timeline and who could see up to 30" of snow http://cbsloc.al/V1jkLEby WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 2/7/2013 4:59:40 PM
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Models are mathematical forecasts that predict the future weather. Canada, US, European, Japanese all have their own some are better.by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/7/2013 5:01:32 PM
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The model that comes from Europe is quite good so meteorologists want to see that prediction before we tweak snow totals this afternoon.by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/7/2013 5:02:20 PM
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Classic Boston & Southern England Blizzard begins for real during Fri. aft'n..& goes all of Fri. Nt & Sat. morningby Harvey Leonard via twitter 2/7/2013 5:04:08 PM
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Peak of storm: Fri. Nt. & Sat. A.M..ends west to east Sat. aft'n..many roads to become impassable Fri. Nt./early Sat.by Harvey Leonard via twitter 2/7/2013 5:08:56 PM
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Wind gusts along coast: 50-75 mph Fri. Nt. & Sat.a.m...near whiteout conditions Fri. Nt
& Sat. A.M.by Harvey Leonard via twitter 2/7/2013 5:10:39 PM -
Snowfall: 1-2 feet...locally higher amounts possible...lots of drifting.by Harvey Leonard via twitter 2/7/2013 5:11:27 PM
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Cape Cod: very bad storm..Heavy mix Fri. aft'n. & eve..then heavy snow later Fri. Nt. & Sat A.M.: hurr. gusts possibleby Harvey Leonard via twitter 2/7/2013 5:13:29 PM
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2 High tides of concern for coastal residents: 9-10pm Fri. Nt. & 10 A.M. Sat. Morning.by Harvey Leonard via twitter 2/7/2013 5:14:56 PM
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I, of course, will be able to give far more detail on NewsCenter 5 from 5 to 6:30pm and at 11pmby Harvey Leonard via twitter 2/7/2013 5:15:33 PM
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If you plan on using public transportation during the snow storm to reach the airport, please note the MBTA's... http://fb.me/1UONTqM8Bby Boston Logan Airport via twitter 2/7/2013 5:16:27 PM -
RT @davejshea: @BostonLogan folks might want to try and change flights to today. Many airlines allowing free changes if space available.by Boston Logan Airport via twitter 2/7/2013 5:24:59 PM
