Communities across Greater Boston are declaring parking bans and closing schools as they prepare for a wallop of 8 to 10 inches of heavy, wet snow. Here’s what you need to know:
– A Winter Storm Warning is in effect in the area until 6 p.m., when the snow is expected to start to taper off.
– A list of parking bans and closings is available here.
– Gov. Deval Patrick has closed state offices and instructed non-essential employees not to report to work today.
– The speed limit on the MassPike has been reduced to 40 mph from the Brighton tolls all the way to New York state.
– This is heavy, wet snow, so be careful when shoveling. Here are some tips for snow removal safety.
– Logan Airport is experiencing multiple delays and cancellations, but trains (Amtrak and MBTA) are running on time out of South and North Stations.
Follow updated snowfall totals from around the area here.
The weather forecast for Greater Boston according to the National Weather Service:
Today Snow and sleet, becoming all snow after 4 p.m. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. East wind 8 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tonight Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 16. North wind 10 to 17 mph. Chance of
precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Sunday Night A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.
Monday A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 26.
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