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Massachusetts is in for “dangerously cold wind chills” starting Friday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Service forecasters are predicting wind chills could be between 15 and 30 below zero.
“Prepare for northerly wind gusts of 30-50 mph across most areas, but 60-70 mph gusts for the Cape & Nantucket tonight,” the service said.
[5 AM Friday Update] Prepare for northerly wind gusts of 30-50 mph across most areas, but 60-70 mph gusts for the Cape & Nantucket tonight. Dangerously Cold Wind Chills will drop to 15 to 30 below zero! Snow totals have been lowered for this evening on Cape Cod and the islands. pic.twitter.com/Pous2qfPJ7
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) January 14, 2022
The service is also predicting a “strong storm” is on its way to the state late Sunday night and into Monday.
“Greatest risk for significant snow will be back across the interior especially towards the Berkshires/Northern Worcester Hills,” service forecasters said. “Rain is favored along the Boston to Providence corridor, but a brief period of snow is possible at the start.”
[Strong Storm Late Sunday night/Monday]
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) January 13, 2022
Greatest risk for significant snow will be back across the interior especially towards the Berkshires/Northern Worcester Hills. Rain is favored along the Boston to Providence corridor, but a brief period of snow is possible at the start. pic.twitter.com/TUzd5TjwYx
Below, what other local forecasters are saying about the winter weather:
TODAY:
— Josh Wurster (@joshwurster_) January 14, 2022
Not bad this morning, but wind cranks this evening/tonight.
A few rain showers on the Cape go to snow showers this afternoon.
Wind damage/power outages isolated in wind advisory (tan), scattered in high wind warning (gold).
Wind gusts: 55-70 Cape, Otherwise 40-55. pic.twitter.com/juMiYB1zrf
BITTER COLD SATURDAY:
— Josh Wurster (@joshwurster_) January 14, 2022
Cold air moves in quick tonight. That w/ strong wind will drive wind chill down.
Feels like -15 to -25° Saturday AM. Near zero afternoon.
Wind chill advisory for frostbite in 30 min. Wind chill warning western MA for -30° wind chill & frostbite in 15 min. pic.twitter.com/G0gGTdHgdl
SUNDAY
— Josh Wurster (@joshwurster_) January 14, 2022
Your pick to be outside. Not great but we'll take what we can get.
Still sunny, still chilly with temps in the 20s. Average highs are 10° warmer but without wind, it'll be decent to be outside.
That said, Sunday AM will have a few subzero wind chills. Afternoon is nice. pic.twitter.com/jtF0HB7HWt
MONDAY MESSY MIX
— Josh Wurster (@joshwurster_) January 14, 2022
The storm has stayed consistent with timing: Sunday night/Monday.
The western track trend continues, which means heavy/significant snow NY & Ski Country. Messy Mix here.
That doesn't mean no accumulation, just less.
Also watching strong wind threat Monday AM. pic.twitter.com/e9Qi34fNqn
Ouch. Near sunrise Saturday.
— Zack Green (@zackgreenwx) January 14, 2022
Find a book. Find a movie. Find a blanket. Find three blankets. Hunker down. #windchill pic.twitter.com/mpRu5r33th
Can you say BRUTAL? Wind chills to -15° to -25° tomorrow morning means we have frostbite concerns. #bundleup #newengland pic.twitter.com/KYZSKpQcVv
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) January 14, 2022
Near hurricane force gusts are expected later today over extreme southeastern MA. #capecod #ack #mvy #boston #mawx @boston25 pic.twitter.com/wZWDvJ5MD2
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) January 14, 2022
Rain, minor snow, and damaging wind will be focused over the Cape & Islands. @boston25 #mawx #capecod pic.twitter.com/KtSPTKRwVe
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) January 14, 2022
Good Friday morning! A cloudy day ahead with rain on the Cape and Islands. POWERFUL WINDS pick up this afternoon with FALLING TEMPS. Wind chills BELOW ZERO tonight into Saturday. Turn on #WCVB for forecast details pic.twitter.com/ffhFioTKmu
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) January 14, 2022
LOTS TO WATCH …
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) January 14, 2022
Impact weather starting today through the weekend
-Powerful winds and falling temps today
-Bitter cold and subzero wind chills tonight-Saturday
-Another Storm Sunday night-Monday with snow to a sloppy mix and rain
Breaking it all down on #WCVB pic.twitter.com/X1CftGcYve
POWERFUL WINDS…
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) January 14, 2022
Coming later this afternoon into tonight. Gusts 60-70mph expected on Cape Cod and the Islands where a HIGH WIND WARNING in in effect thru 5am Saturday. These winds will be strong enough to cause damage and lead to localized power outages #WCVB pic.twitter.com/1Y5H3UpAjx
FRIDAY…
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) January 14, 2022
A cloudy day around Boston with rain on Cape Cod. Highs around 40 midday with falling PM temps as the winds pick up. Gusts 50mph+ this evening with gusts to 70mph possible on Cape Cod #WCVB pic.twitter.com/7fLoMrRvji
WIND CHILL ADVISORY…
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) January 14, 2022
Tonight – noon Saturday for FEELS LIKE TEMPS of 15-25 BELOW ZERO. Biting winds and temps in the single digits will make for a BITTER cold start to the weekend. Limit your time outdoors and bring in your pets! #WCVB pic.twitter.com/MwcAGbvZqc
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