New snowfall map: Late Sunday-Monday nor’easter expected to bring heavy snow to Massachusetts
Key Points:
- Blizzard and winter storm warnings have been issued in Massachusetts ahead of a nor’easter expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding starting Sunday night through Tuesday.
- Significant snowfall is forecasted, with 18-24 inches expected south of Boston into Rhode Island, and up to a foot of snow from Connecticut to the New Hampshire border.
- Strong winds with gusts of 30 to 60 mph may cause power outages, especially along the coast and southeastern Massachusetts, with the worst conditions occurring early Monday.
- Coastal flood watches are in effect for several counties, including Essex, Suffolk, and Plymouth, due to potential flooding from the storm.
- The National Weather Service warns of possible whiteout conditions making travel dangerous, and Boston