Presidents' Day Weekend Snow Storm
A live blog with the latest tweets and information about a winter storm bearing down on New England on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013
A winter storm expected to hit Greater Boston and Cape Cod this weekend could dump up to 10 inches of snow south of Boston. Here are the latest posts from the Boston.com newsroom, local meterologists, and official sources.
To get the latest storm information, go to Boston.com's homepage or our weather section.
To get the latest storm information, go to Boston.com's homepage or our weather section.
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by City of Boston via twitter 2/17/2013 1:31:00 PMFile a service request automatically by tweeting @citizensconnect. Details: http://ow.ly/hMfQ4 #bosnow -
by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/17/2013 1:43:45 PMVery low visibility along shore roads right now. Routes 1A to 3A -
by WholeFoodsMarket JP via twitter 2/17/2013 1:44:52 PM
#bosnow won't stop our #WFMFlashSale 9-10am #todayonly: $9.99/lb Wild-Caught Gulf Shrimp 10/15ct. #sneakpeek http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BDT2WVtCMAAOwsU.jpg
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by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/17/2013 1:46:05 PMThose of you on Cape Cod will see the lower end of my snow totals, not higher. Some spots may stay under range totally.
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by Not Arjun Agarwala via twitter 2/17/2013 1:47:13 PMSpent the night in the library a.k.a home #boston #BizRaas4 #bosnow #insomnia #leggo #longday #latenight -
by Mass. Transportation via twitter 2/17/2013 1:54:56 PMWinter Traffic Update: I-90 EB speed limit returns to normal, NY Border I/C-1 to Millbury I/C-11. -
by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/17/2013 1:59:20 PM
Great image showing the big ocean storm. May actually end up a bigger storm than last weekend, but only over fish http://twitpic.com/c4kbaz
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by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/17/2013 2:00:44 PM
Many of you will see a nice sunset this evening. Sun is down at 5:20 in Boston, a few minutes later in Worcester. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BDT5-ifCUAApRMF.png
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by JadedGardener via twitter 2/17/2013 2:01:16 PMAnybody shot that Punxsutawney Phil yet? #bosnow -
by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/17/2013 2:02:31 PMAccumulating snow done west of Route 495. Any more flakes won't be measurable.
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by NewBostonians via twitter 2/17/2013 2:12:40 PMSolicite un servicio de la Ciudad automáticamente por Twitter a @citizensconnect. Aprenda como: http://buff.ly/YyGOW7 #bosnow -
by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 2/17/2013 2:13:45 PMRT @WX1BOX: w1glc-george 60 MPH measured wind gust in Hyannis, MA at 901 am. kc1km-jim had a 61MPH gust at 847 AM in harwichport, MA. -
by stizod via twitter 2/17/2013 2:13:58 PMThis snow is late to the party. #fb #bosnow -
by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 2/17/2013 2:14:27 PMRT @Hullonian51: @WXManAJB visibility is poor in Hull, streets snow covered, and we have had no snow plows here.....
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 2/17/2013 2:16:43 PMMany reports of poor travel & snow covered roads. Avoid travel this AM if you can. It's a mess.Snow will be ending in the afternoon
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by DanFava via twitter 2/17/2013 2:17:16 PM"@NotifyBoston: File a service request automatically by tweeting @citizensconnect Details: http://ow.ly/hMfQ4 #bosnow" @cityofmalden #hint -
by Mass. Transportation via twitter 2/17/2013 2:21:34 PMTraffic Update: Reading , I-93 Southbound at Exit (37A/B) I-95: scene has cleared. All lanes open to traffic.
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by rachelwrites007 via twitter 2/17/2013 2:32:10 PMNot sure if #Boston got the memo- but we DO NOT need more snow. #bosnow @LeahCypess @Irisheyz77 -
by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/17/2013 2:32:42 PM
This map shows how much more snow will fall. Not much more for anyone, but the coast sees the "most". @BostonDotCom http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BDUBS26CcAImp2z.png
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by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/17/2013 2:36:43 PM"Folks are waking up to lots of snow, you can see 2" here on the ground" Are you kidding me no wonder people make fun of the coverage!
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 2/17/2013 2:37:37 PMRT @WeatherNut27: There it is. The Atlantic Blizzard. 976mb Low right now Bombing out. Here are the wind chills. 4° in Boston with snow ...
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 2/17/2013 2:50:31 PMBack edge of snow already pushing through Worcester Cty & RI. Another 3 hours of this snow is likely. Winds up to 50 o... - @JoeJoyceWBZ
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 2/17/2013 2:50:32 PM
Can you say BOMBOGENESIS?!
24 mb fall in 24 hours...and falling! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BDT8MOlCMAEpbP-.jpg - @JoeJoyceWBZ -
by Tighten Up Fitness via twitter 2/17/2013 2:50:58 PMMore snow in Boston!! Ughhh #bosnow -
by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/17/2013 2:51:29 PMUpdated blog for end times of snow. Give me an hour or so leeway please. :) http://www.boston.com/news/weather/weather_wisdom/2013/02/snow_and_wind_but_not_a_big_im.html via @BostonDotCom
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by itakepicsoffood via twitter 2/17/2013 2:53:21 PMWow it's windy out there! #bosnow! Almost turned around and went home, but need to work out after all the food and wine this weekend! -
by Tom Ulrich via twitter 2/17/2013 2:56:13 PMKinda wishing right now that I'd stayed @ one of the hotels last night. #bosnow #shovelingagain #AAASmtg -
by MEMA via twitter 2/17/2013 3:02:04 PMRT @BostonLogan: Weather forecast may cause some flight delays/cancellations. Please check your flight status w your airline before comi ... -
by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/17/2013 3:14:25 PM
Heavy snow band now oriented in a NW-SE fashion, Cape Ann-Winthrop-Hingham-Hyannis. Will pivot east with time. http://twitpic.com/c4l41q
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by WestinCopleyPl via twitter 2/17/2013 3:15:23 PMWe have a winter wonderland in #Boston again! Be safe out there! #bosnow -
by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/17/2013 3:17:20 PMWorst of the storm is occurring in Boston now. Near blizzard conditions. Much lighter through Newton, Watertown etc.
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by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/17/2013 3:21:26 PMBlizzard conditions: 1/4 miles visibility in snow /blowing snow+35 MPH wind. An official blizzard must last >3hr. Snow amounts don't matter.
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by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/17/2013 3:30:37 PMSpeed limit on Maine Turnpike is down to 45 MPH take care if headed into Maine. @PressHerald
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by Dave Epstein via twitter 2/17/2013 3:31:31 PMOne inch down in the Portland, ME area. That is a far cry from last weekend's 30+!
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by suzbee via twitter 2/17/2013 3:31:42 PM
Woke up to more #snow. On the bright side, fresh white snow will whiten up the dirty snow. #bosnow… http://instagr.am/p/V1k4bCEXea/
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by Hotelie82 via twitter 2/17/2013 3:37:53 PMFinally stopped having buyers remorse for the absurdly expensive snow boots I purchased last winter. #bosnow -
by Emily Files via twitter 2/17/2013 3:53:45 PMmbta website has no green line service alerts, so why have I been waiting 30 minutes? @mbtaGM #mbtaanoy #bosnow is back -
by duskviolet via twitter 2/17/2013 3:55:49 PMDrinking coffee and watching snowstorm blow across the Cape. Pretty nice. #bosnow #Plato -
by A Beer on the Boat via twitter 2/17/2013 3:58:16 PMNot for nuthin', but all this snow is really chappin' my can, you guys. #bosnow -
by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 2/17/2013 3:59:39 PMLatest on the storm, timeline, amounts etc: http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/02/17/heaviest-snow-offshore-but-a-snowy-and-windy-sunday-for-some-of-mass/ - @TerryWBZ
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 2/17/2013 3:59:40 PMWind gusts to 50+ creating very low visibility and blizzard conditions in Boston and at Coast at times next few hours - @TerryWBZ
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 2/17/2013 3:59:40 PMUp to 7 or 8" in isolated locations in SE MA and Cape Cod...everything tapers this afternoon, last to end Cape Cod - @TerryWBZ
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by WBZ Boston Weather via twitter 2/17/2013 3:59:41 PMForecast on track...snow nearly done in Central MA dusting to 2"...ramps up to 2-4" in the immediate burbs of Boston, 4-6" Co... - @TerryWBZ
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by smythsays via twitter 2/17/2013 4:04:52 PMPelting each other with snowballs on this gloomy, wintry Sunday? We'd love to see your photos. http://bo.st/Xe3EFF #bosnow