Snow storm live updates as Boston area braces for 20+ inches of snow. Get the latest weather forecast and preparations.
Boston, Massachusetts faces biggest snowstorm in 4 years
- As much as two feet of snow could fall in parts of Massachusetts early Sunday into late Monday, according to weather forecasts.
- Schools across the state will be closed on Monday because of the snowstorm.
- The storm will break a snow drought for Boston. The last significant snowfall of more than six inches was on February 25, 2022.
- The last time Boston had at least a foot of snow in the city was on January 29, 2022.
- When it ends, the snow won't be melting any time soon. Bitter cold air will stick around for several days.
Track the current path of the snowstorm on Boston weather radar
The biggest winter snow storm to hit the country in years is covering more than 2,000 miles.
You can follow it as it moves through Massachusetts with our local weather radar here.
Maps show in-depth look at snow storm for Boston area
All of Massachusetts is under a Winter Storm Warning through 8 p.m. Monday.
Severe travel impacts will start Sunday afternoon.
The WBZ Weather Team has produced several maps to show what you can expect in the hours ahead.
You can see them here.
Who will get the most snow in Massachusetts?
The winter storm forecast calls for 12 to 20 inches of snow across most of Massachusetts.
It's a pretty wide range, so how much should you expect your town to get? When it's over, who will get the most snow?
WBZ-TV executive weather producer Terry Eliasen has a very detailed breakdown of what parts of Massachusetts will likely get hit the hardest.
You can read it here.
Weather forecast calls for nearly 2 feet of snow for Boston, most of Massachusetts
The snow is expected to start falling in the Boston area Sunday morning and last through the day Monday.
WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff has your latest weather forecast for Massachusetts.
Boston's last "big" snowstorm
The last time Boston had more than a foot of snow fall in a single storm was nearly four years ago, on Jan. 29, 2022.
Nearly two feet of snow covered Boston's neighborhoods in what became known as the Blizzard of 2022. Winds were high enough and visibility was low enough that it was the city's first blizzard in four years.
At 23.8 inches of snow at Boston's official measuring point of Logan Airport, it was the second largest January snowfall ever in the city and sits at the number seven spot for the snowiest storms in Boston's history.
The jackpot area for the Blizzard of 2022 was just south of Boston. Places like Stoughton, Sharon, Quincy and Rockland all had more than two feet of snow, up to 30 inches. North of Boston, Danvers and Swampscott also topped the two-foot mark.
Boston's biggest snowstorms
While Boston will see the deepest snowfall in years, it's unlikely to be one for the record books.
Here are the top 10 snowstorms in the city, based on the day they ended:
1. Feb. 18, 2003 27.6"
2. Feb. 7, 1978 27.1"
3. Feb. 25, 1969 25.8"
4. April 1, 1997 25.4"
5. Feb. 9, 2013 24.9"
6. Jan. 27, 2015 24.6"
7. Jan. 29, 2022 23.8"
8. Feb. 17, 2003 23.6"
9. Jan. 23, 2005 22.5"
10. Jan. 28, 2015 22.3"
Boston's least - and most - snowy stretch
The last ten years has been the least snowy stretch on record in Boston, meaning in the history of Boston weather records there has never been a 10-year stretch with less snow.
It's too soon to say if that trend will continue through this winter.
The snowiest 10-year stretch? It actually overlaps with the least snow, running from 2008-2018.
How to get your car ready before a snowstorm
Driving in a snowstorm is never recommended, but if you have to, get your car or truck ready ahead of time.
Start by filling it up with gas. You don't want ice building up in your tank or fuel lines. Make sure you have plenty of windshield wiper fluid and that your wiper blades are in good shape.
Pack a survival kit in case you get stuck in the snow. It should have a flashlight, batteries, a phone charger, blankets, a first aid kit and extra clothes.
You'll also need a shovel, an ice scraper and brush, jumper cables, water and snacks.
If you get stuck in the snow, you should stay in your car or truck. Read more here.
How to prepare your home for a snowstorm
Getting your home ready before the snow starts to accumulate can keep you safe and save you time and money.
You should have at least one shovel and some ice melt at your home. If you have a snowblower, fill up the tank with gas and, if possible, have it serviced.
Sprinkle snow melt on the stairs and walkways outside before the snow starts to keep the bottom layers from icing.
Remove any branches or dead trees near your house that could fall if there's heavy, wet snow.
Clear out your gutters and drains to prevent melting snow and ice from building up and causing ice dams.
Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to be sure they're working. Have fresh batteries ready if the power goes out.
Once the snow starts falling, keep all outside vents clear of snow.
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