March Snowstorm
Welcome to Boston.com's snowstorm blog. We will be providing up to the minute updates from the snowstorm, expected to last through this afternoon. We will be posting the latest reports, and tweets from around the region.
Latest news:
Latest news:
- Boston.com Weather Center
- WBZ storm related closings
- Flooding remains the major concern as ocean storm batters the coast
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Ron Agrella, Editor 3/6/2013 3:33:17 PM
Flood warning issued for coast.
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by Dave Epstein via twitter 3/6/2013 3:34:01 PMIf snow on roads is going to be an issue, it would be Thursday night. -
by Dave Epstein via twitter 3/6/2013 3:35:06 PMUnless we have a lot of cold air, which we don't, big March snows are difficult to get within 15-25 miles of coastline with NE wind.
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by Dave Epstein via twitter 3/6/2013 3:44:03 PMWind and beach erosion, not snow the big concern - Weather Wisdom - http://Boston.com http://www.boston.com/news/weather/weather_wisdom/2013/03/two_day_storm_to_plague_area_w.html via @BostonDotCom
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by MEMA via twitter 3/6/2013 4:04:30 PMChecking on neighbors/elderly can save lives: MT @NECN : @MassGovernor honors teen for rescuing neighbor in blizzard http://ow.ly/is1pc -
by Dave Epstein via twitter 3/6/2013 4:08:51 PMPay no attention to maps that show Boston getting a foot of snow. It's not going to happen and those outlets should be more careful.
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 3/6/2013 4:20:56 PMI expect heaviest precipitation over southeastern MA from the impending storm... lower amounts north and west of Boston.
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 3/6/2013 4:22:04 PMWind will be one of the biggest stories from this system... more significant beach erosion and some flooding.
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 3/6/2013 4:38:29 PMWind gusts (already) Brookline: 45, Scituate: 44, Winthrop: 44
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 3/6/2013 4:39:37 PMAll my latest thoughts on the storm...wind, rain, snow, timeline, amounts: http://cbsloc.al/WS3x5d
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 3/6/2013 4:58:35 PMNo very bullish on snow totals from this storm, what does fall will likely do a lot of melting/compacting, low impact snow for most part
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 3/6/2013 4:59:18 PMIn fact most of the snow that falls Thursday will be confined to East/SE MA, everyone else waits until Thu night/Fri AM
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 3/6/2013 4:59:49 PMThis will not be a blizzard or a blockbuster... Most of the support slips out to sea south of New England.
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 3/6/2013 4:59:53 PMGreatest concern remains winds/seas/flooding at the Coastline...High tides 7am/pm Thu and 8am Fri
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 3/6/2013 5:09:32 PMNevertheless... up to several inches of heavy wet snow are still possible over parts of southern New England late tonight to early Fri.
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 3/6/2013 5:15:35 PMI'm thinking that while it is a long duration event from late tonight into early Fri, the snowfall accumulation may not be impressive.
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 3/6/2013 5:17:53 PMImportant fresh incoming data next 1-2 hours should add definition to this system yielding a more confident solution. Big tweets coming.
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by Matt Noyes via twitter 3/6/2013 5:18:27 PMCurrent radar-showers of rain/snow are small, but locally heavy. A sign of low-level instability: http://ow.ly/i/1Dtd7 -
by Matt Noyes via twitter 3/6/2013 5:19:08 PMLow-level instability: Volatile atmosphere in lowest several thousand feet, able to efficiently produce clouds & precip
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by Matt Noyes via twitter 3/6/2013 5:19:54 PMNature does give clues, & instability snow/rain bursts are one of them - sign that where it comes down, will fall heavily at times
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by Matt Noyes via twitter 3/6/2013 5:20:40 PMInterestingly, when coupled with elevation variances in temperature, instability induced bursts only increases town-to-town variability
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by Matt Noyes via twitter 3/6/2013 5:21:43 PMThe instability causing today's bursts of snow/rain only forecast to increase tonight & Thu, meaning heavy bursts within precip shield
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by Matt Noyes via twitter 3/6/2013 5:23:39 PMAdding lower atmosphere instability to considerations only makes this an even more interesting storm to study & estimate as a science
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by Matt Noyes via twitter 3/6/2013 5:33:23 PMCurrent "predictability" of jet stream pattern for tomorrow is 20-30%. That's amazingly low. But, we forecast anyway LOL
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by Matt Noyes via twitter 3/6/2013 5:34:06 PMIt always amazes me the amount of time we struggle with nailing down rain/snow line, exact amount variances, only to step back...
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by Matt Noyes via twitter 3/6/2013 5:34:44 PM...and realize the most likely solution of the pattern aloft, let alone nuances on the ground, is 20-30%! No complaints. What I signed up 4
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by MEMA via twitter 3/6/2013 5:40:12 PMPowerful coastal storm late Wed pm through Fri am. Coastal flooding expected for north and east facing shores
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by Matt Noyes via twitter 3/6/2013 5:40:34 PMIt's inherent unknowns that keep my profession humbling. Even when u nail it, u walk away & ask: "Did I? Or did I just get really lucky?"
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by MEMA via twitter 3/6/2013 5:41:07 PMGiven the strong coastal storm, stay up to date on weather information from NWS (@NWSBoston) or other media sources
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by Matt Noyes via twitter 3/6/2013 5:41:49 PMOne certainty: wind over ocean water for 2-3 days makes waves. Waves pound shores. Beach erosion, coastal flooding, Thu & Fri AM tides worst
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by MEMA via twitter 3/6/2013 5:42:46 PMKnow your community’s methods to warn you if you have to evacuate. Listen to your local Public Safety officials.
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by Matt Noyes via twitter 3/6/2013 5:43:39 PMWhat I do daily. Otherwise what am I here for? RT @travfourr: @MattNoyesNECN Take a stand and stick with it.
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by MEMA via twitter 3/6/2013 5:44:08 PMKnow your community's potential flood evacuation routes, potential public shelters, and where to find high ground.
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by MEMA via twitter 3/6/2013 5:44:38 PMTest your sump pumps. If possible, have a backup power source.
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by MEMA via twitter 3/6/2013 5:45:33 PMEnsure your home is ready. Where possible, minimize damage from basement flooding by elevating materials that could be damaged.
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by Matt Noyes via twitter 3/6/2013 5:45:34 PMReminder that u can always find the latest stand I take..& forecasts I make...at: http://www.mattnoyes.net/new_england_weather/ Poetry.
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 3/6/2013 6:27:30 PMLooks like most of the accumulating snow up to several inches will be tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night.
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by Dave Epstein via twitter 3/6/2013 6:43:03 PMBreaks of sunshine between wind gusts and rain drops this afternoon. Winds and high tides are theme of this storm. Snow is Thurs PM-Night
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 3/6/2013 8:20:33 PMI would assume we will see Winter Storm Watches converted to Warnings very shortly, most of Eastern MA
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by Dave Epstein via twitter 3/6/2013 8:28:50 PMStorm hammers coastline, snow arrives tomorrow night - Weather Wisdom - http://Boston.com http://www.boston.com/news/weather/weather_wisdom/2013/03/storm_hammers_coastline_snow_a.html via @BostonDotCom
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by Matt Noyes via twitter 3/6/2013 8:29:40 PMTown of Scituate MA:Coastal flooding 2b as/more severe than Blizzard. If asked to evacuate do so: http://mnoy.es/XqTulJ
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by Matt Noyes via twitter 3/6/2013 8:30:39 PMScituate MA: Shelter at High School opens 8pm tonight. All schools closed tomorrow.
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 3/6/2013 8:35:18 PM
Fresh out of the oven, no real change from Yesterday at this time, that's always good! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BEsy5fFCQAAVRSD.png - @TerryWBZ
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 3/6/2013 8:49:30 PMVisibility tomorrow will be bad from snow but roads should remain mostly wet until tomorrow night when they get snow covered.