Blizzard On The Way!

Models are converging on the idea of a potential, "historic" blizzard across New England tomorrow into Saturday. Big props to the ECMWF model ("the king") as it was the first to pick up on the idea and other models have followed it ever since. We are looking at more than a foot of snow in Western Mass, greater amounts as you head east where they are expected to receive up to 2 feet of snow, with higher totals in localized areas! The National Weather Service have already issued Blizzard Watches for central and eastern CT, RI, and points east of Worcester including the Cape and the Islands. Western Mass is under a Winter Storm Watch as of this post.

10-18" for the Berkshires, 14-28" for region extending north
and east of Hartford which includes Greater Springfield
(highest amounts in eastern Massachusetts)

Expect light snow to commence Friday morning turning heavier during the afternoon. The heaviest snow should arrive after sunset. Snowfall rates of 1-3" per hour will be common, possibly greater favoring south and east. In fact, thundersnow is a possibility in the heavier bands! Winds are also going to be a problem with gusts up to 50+mph posing the threat for power outages. Make sure to stock up on supplies in preparation for the worst outcome. This storm is not something to fool around as it can pose danger to life and property. The snow ends by Saturday afternoon but not before dumping a foot or more of snow throughout a large swath of the region. Be safe and be prepared guys. I will tweet up-to-date information on my Twitter (@SenhW) so follow me there for the very latest.