National Weather Service Taunton– A winter storm will bring blizzard conditions to eastern Massachusetts, including the entire Tri-Town region this weekend.
There is a blizzard warning in effect from 7:00 pm Saturday, February 14 to 11:00 am Sunday, February 15.
Hazard types include heavy snow, poor visibility, and strong to damaging winds. Snow accumulations are predicted at 8 to 10 inches, and snow drifts several feet deep can also be expected.
Travel will become nearly impossible and potentially life threatening due to whiteout conditions and bitterly cold wind chills.
Conditions will remain dangerous for travel well into Sunday due to blowing and drifting snow, reduced visibility, and dangerously cold wind chills. Visibility will be one-quarter of a mile or less at times.
Power outages can be expected in some locations due to very strong winds from the north at 30 to 40 miles per hour with gusts up to 75 mph. A blizzard warning is issued when sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph are expected with considerable falling and/or blowing and drifting snow. Travel must be completed by late Saturday afternoon. Those venturing outdoors may become lost or disoriented. Stay indoors.
The snow will move in Saturday evening and intensify overnight. By Sunday morning, heavy snow is likely especially along the coast with northwest winds strengthening. Temperatures will plummet during the day on Sunday. By Sunday evening, temperatures may be around zero even at the coast with wind chill values a lot lower than that.
Regardless of how much snow falls, this will likely be a dangerous storm to be out and about in due to the combination of wind and cold.
