Blizzard Warning
for Barnstable County
Issued by National Weather Service
Boston, MA
3:37 AM EST Sat, Jan 29, 2022
…BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY…
* WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 18 to 24 inches with localized 30 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts.
* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 5 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be extremely difficult to impossible. Very strong winds could cause extensive 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.