While many of us had our biggest snowfall of the season yesterday, it was a manageable storm. This upcoming storm, will not be. For you folks asking where is the snow this winter?… be careful what you ask for, this blockbuster will more than make up for our snow drought.
An arctic front coming through today drops temperatures from the 30s to 20s late this afternoon and the mercury falls into the single digits and teens tonight. Temps hold in the 20s tomorrow, ensuring the cold air is locked in place. The other pieces of the meteorological puzzle are coming together as well, which enables a coastal storm to rapidly develop just south of us, and slow down, if not stall just southeast of Nantucket. It’s a very favorable position and set-up for a powerhouse Nor’easter with powerful winds and heavy snow.
Storm Headlines:
-Late day snow showers Monday turn to steadier snow by 7PM Monday evening. Storm ends by 7AM Wednesday.
-Worst snow/strongest winds Midnight-Noon Tuesday. Bands of thundersnow with rates 2-4″hr, white-outs, near impossible travel Tuesday morning.
-Snow totals of 16-24″ Widespread (isolated higher in narrow bands of thundersnow, locations to be determined).
-Coastal wind gusts 50-70mph, strongest Cape.
– High tides to watch: 4:30AM Tuesday and 5:00PM Tuesday. Moderate to pockets of major coastal flooding possible. Extensive beach erosion.
-Snow inland has a fluff factor since air temperatures will run in the teens and lower 20s Tuesday. Fluff also allows for blowing and drifting.
-Coastal snow has less of a fluff factor, temps in the upper 20s/lower 30s. Clinging snow & powerful winds at the coast may lead to power outages.
Lots to update you on over the next few days. At least enjoy today… good day to sled and have fun with the kids!
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