Woburn Weather Center Forecast Details

Blizzard Warning

BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT

Blizzard Warning issued January 29 at 3:37AM EST until January 30 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 18 to 24 inches with localized 30 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern and northeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be extremely difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Considerable blowing and drifting snow along with near white out conditions at times. Snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour is possible at times. .

* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 432 AM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Massachusetts, northeastern Massachusetts, southeastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards.

Blizzard Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Forecast Synopsis

A powerful winter storm with near record snowfall, blizzard conditions, near hurricane force wind gusts and coastal flooding will impact much of southern New England Saturday into Saturday evening. Drier weather returns with below normal temperatures Sunday before a warm up next week.

Today
Heavy Snow
High 20

Snow before noon, then snow and areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -2. North wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

Tonight
Heavy Snow Likely And Areas Of Blowing Snow then Areas Of Blowing Snow
Low 8

Snow likely and areas of blowing snow before 7pm, then areas of blowing snow and a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -7. Northwest wind 12 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday
Sunny
High 23

Sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Wednesday
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
High 43

A slight chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday Night
Light Rain Likely
Low 35

Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night
Light Rain
Low 33

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday
Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow
High 42

Rain likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night
Slight Chance Light Snow
Low 16

A slight chance of snow before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 9 mph.