What Boston meteorologists are saying about the timing and impacts of the nor’easter
"Good Thursday morning... it's a mess out there!"
National Weather Service: ‘It will feel more like early February today rather than early April’
Precipitation and gusty winds will be winding down today as the storm system pulls away. It will feel more like early February today rather then early April with temps in the mid 30s, and wind chill values in the mid 20s. #MAWX #CTWX #RIWX pic.twitter.com/Nv8nrA835l
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) April 4, 2024
[640 AM] The strong to damaging winds gusts of 45 to 65 mph early this morning will gradually diminish from south to north through the morning. Currently, there are approximately 12 thousand power outages reported across Massachusetts. pic.twitter.com/kJDPX2anlf
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) April 4, 2024
[715 AM Radar Update] Rain, sleet and snow continue to impact the region early this morning. There was even some thunder snow/sleet currently impacting parts of western MA. pic.twitter.com/z0pdoS3fAH
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) April 4, 2024
Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB: ‘Things will taper off this afternoon’
Good Thursday morning… it's a mess out there! Heavy rain, sleet and snow overnight continue early this morning with wind gusts .50mph as this nor'easter moves through. Roads are slick. Things will taper off this afternoon – turn on #WCVB for the timeline and forecast details pic.twitter.com/44X2ekgWBQ
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) April 4, 2024
WIND AND COASTAL FLOODING…
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) April 4, 2024
NE winds gusting >50mph along the coast with waves >20ft just offshore and a storm surge will bring minor to pockets of moderate coastal flooding with this mornings high tide at 7:40am. COASTAL FLOOD WARNING #WCVB pic.twitter.com/bgxhCl5rXR
SPRING SNOW…
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) April 4, 2024
And sleet leaving behind slushy coating to up to 1" even near Boston. 1-3" closer to I-495 and north of the MA pike. Amounts really ramp up N&W of I-495 especially with elevation. 3-6" near the Rt2 corridor with 6"+ near the NH above 1,000ft. Slippery! #WCVB pic.twitter.com/WLvI8FXMY8
RAINFALL…
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) April 4, 2024
Another soaker with 1-2"+ of water coming from the sky. Some of this moisture fell as sleet and snow N&W of Boston- this is the liquid equivalent #WCVB pic.twitter.com/3cJU9sTnza
COASTAL FLOODING happening now #WCVB https://t.co/YIyEH5bCSW
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) April 4, 2024
Chris Lambert, 7News: ‘Sleet making for a lot of slick travel this morning northwest of Boston’
A lot of water content in that packed down 1-3" of sleet/wet snow today. 3-6" higher terrain of northern Worcester County. Sleet making for a lot of slick travel this morning northwest of Boston. pic.twitter.com/u7rXYDuu84
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) April 4, 2024
Rain and snow continue through midday. Coldest in the higher terrain. Upper 30s to near 40 south of Boston with more rain. pic.twitter.com/hTLc2kvjPe
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) April 4, 2024
Wet snow lingers through the early evening before tapering off. pic.twitter.com/CK75wawaRu
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) April 4, 2024
Breaks of morning sun to building clouds tomorrow. Spot shower, chilly, near 40. pic.twitter.com/5FBSLi3A1c
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) April 4, 2024
Snow/sleet totals so far… like pushing cement. pic.twitter.com/yURBgZXkll
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) April 4, 2024
Peak gusts in the 60-70mph range across the Cape/Islands this morning. pic.twitter.com/mG5nQCGUf7
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) April 4, 2024
Oof… gusting to 51mph even in Norwood now. pic.twitter.com/ueQZtJ4WDR
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) April 4, 2024
Minor to pockets of moderate coastal flooding this morning… high tide near 8am. pic.twitter.com/VONoqQBjeo
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) April 4, 2024
Storm continues, mess of a winter's mix starts the day. pic.twitter.com/7iSni7qAx9
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) April 4, 2024
Shiri Spear, Boston 25 News: ‘We have rain, snow & sleet out there today’
We have rain, snow & sleet out there today. What’s in going to be in your area? Here’s the South Shore, Metrowest, Merrimack Valley & Central MA. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/J6bbPwn81o
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) April 4, 2024
Keep the snow reports coming! Snow (although lighter) will continue into the evening in parts of #NewEngland. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/Dd9EtJtHam
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) April 4, 2024
Keep the reports coming! Thanks so much everyone. @boston25 #mawx #newengland #noreaster pic.twitter.com/Lg82rfAzok
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) April 4, 2024
Gusts 50-60 mph this morning will result in areas of wind damage. Please be cautious for debris in the road. @Boston25 #boston #mawx #newengland pic.twitter.com/RX0oXs8cL8
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) April 4, 2024