LIVE UPDATES: Nor'easter blasting East Coast with heavy snow, high winds
More than 116K power outages reported in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency reports more than 116,000 power outages in the state as of Saturday afternoon.
Posted by Steven Yablonski
Natural gas customers warned to keep meters, vents clear of snow
Be sure to keep gas meters and vents clear to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Posted by Steven Yablonski
Firefighters warn of carbon monoxide dangers
Duxbury, MA firefighters warn to be mindful of the dangers of carbon monoxide.
"We just cleared another carbon monoxide call caused by exhaust from a generator," they tweeted Saturday afternoon. "Please make sure you keep generators away from your living spaces."
Learn how to safely use generators and heaters during winter storms at this link.
Posted by Scott Sistek
Boston officially meets blizzard criteria
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 29: White-out conditions at the Old Massachusetts State House as Winter Storm Kenan bears down on January 29, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. A powerful nor'easter brought blinding blizzard conditions with high winds causing wides
Boston has officially met blizzard criteria with a visibility of less than 1/4 mile and wind gusts higher than 35 mph for 3 consecutive hours, according to the National Weather Service.
For more information on the storm, click here.
Posted by Steven Yablonski
68 mph wind gust reported in Gloucester, Massachusetts
FOC Weather Multimedia Journalist Robert Ray is in Gloucester, Massachusetts, where a 68 mph wind gust was reported on Saturday.
Posted by Steven Yablonski
Blizzard confirmed for parts of New York, Connecticut
19 inches of snow in Bayville, New Jersey
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A new top snow total of 19 inches has been reported in Bayville, New Jersey.
Blizzard conditions confirmed along beaches in New Jersey, Delaware
The National Weather Service has confirmed blizzard conditions along beaches in New Jersey and Delaware Friday night and Saturday morning.
Posted by Steven Yablonski
85% of flights canceled at Newark Airport
More than 600 flights have been canceled at Newark Airport so far on Saturday.
Posted by Steven Yablonski
82 mph wind gust reported in Wellfleet, Mass.
Wind gust reports so far on Saturday
Current airport conditions in the Northeast: Miserable
Current airport conditions in the Northeast
'Large and dangerous storm': MassDOT crews out in full force
State officials are warning people in Massachusetts to stay off the roads on Saturday.
For more information on this powerful nor'easter, click here.
Posted by Steven Yablonski
Parking ban issued in Concord, New Hampshire
No on-street parking on any street city-wide from midnight to 7 a.m. Sunday.
Posted by Steven Yablonski
All Rhode Island bridges closed until further notice
Winter storm 'bomb out' off East Coast
Updated snowfall forecast for the Northeast
Snow still to come on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022.
The highest snow totals from the nor'easter are expected in southeastern New England from Rhode Island into eastern Massachusetts, including Boston, where this could be one of the city's all-time biggest snowstorms.
At least 6 inches of snow is also possible farther south from the New York City tri-state area and the Philadelphia metro area into the Delmarva Peninsula.
Posted by Brian Donegan
Check out the road conditions from a plow's perspective in Massachusetts
MassDOT posted video to Twitter showing what the road conditions are like from a snowplow's perspective.
For more information about the nor'easter, click here.
Posted by Steven Yablonski
Winter weather alerts in effect for nearly 50 million people
Snow still to come on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022.
Nearly 50 million people along the East Coast are under winter weather alerts on Saturday morning. Blizzard Warnings account for 9.9 million, while another 29 million are under Winter Storm Warnings and 10 million are under Winter Weather Advisories.
Posted by Brian Donegan
WATCH: Current blizzard conditions in Chatham, MA
A look at the conditions this morning from Chatham, MA, where there is an ongoing Blizzard Warning.
The latest wind report shows it has gusts of 46 mph.
Chatham could see upwards of two feet of snow with this storm.
Posted by Heather Brinkmann
WHEN STORMS ‘BOMB OUT’: EXPLAINING HOW A BOMB CYCLONE FORMS
Significant flooding reported in downtown Nantucket
Flooding has been reported across Nantucket in Massachusetts.
Strong winds have led to flooding up and down the East Coast as a powerful nor'easter gains strength.
Posted by Steven Yablonski
Massachusetts feels brunt of nor'easter
Posted by Chris Oberholtz
WATCH: Blizzard conditions in Gloucester, Massasschuttes
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Eversource in CT shows equipment in its warehouse ready to go
"Stocked and ready to go"
Eversource in Connecticut shows materials on hand ready to be sent out and make repairs as power outages start to climb,
Posted by Steven Yablonski
Wind reports continue to get higher
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Posted by Chris Oberholtz
WEEKEND NOR'EASTER PUTTING MILLIONS OF AMERICANS AT RISK OF POWER OUTAGES
Snow begins to intensify as crews continue to work road in New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation is urging drivers to consider postponing travel until after the storm.
WE'VE ENTERED THE PEAK TIME OF YEAR FOR MAJOR NORTHEAST WINTER STORMS
Nantucket, Dennis, Massachusetts see wind gusts near 70 mph
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NWS: Band of snow with snowfall rates of 2.5 inches moving into Mass.
Nantucket Airport reports wind gust of 57.5 mph
A wind gust near 60 mph has been reported at the airport on Nantucket so far Saturday morning.
Strong winds and flooding are a concern as a powerful nor’easter moves up the East Coast.
Read more about the storm by clicking here.
Posted by Steven Yablonski
Watch: Waves crashing over the seawall in Weymouth, Mass.
Video posted to Twitter shows large waves that have started crashing over the seawall in Weymouth, Massachusetts.
Posted by Steven Yablonski
Police say flooding reported across Atlantic City
Police are urging everyone to stay off the roads as a potentially historic storm moves up the East Coast.
Posted by Steven Yablonski
HOW ONE POINT ON A MAP CAN MAKE OR BREAK A NORTHEAST SNOWSTORM FORECAST
Limited restrictions in place on William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bay Bridge in Maryland
Earlier, full restrictions were in place meaning only cars were allowed on the bridge.
Restrictions now limited to tractor-trailers.
Posted by Steven Yablonski
More than 300 flights canceled at Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport has reported more than 300 flight cancellations on Saturday due to heavy snow and high winds from the nor'easter.
The airport said the canceled flights include both outgoing and incoming planes. There were at least 78 cancellations and 267 delays for departing and arriving flights on Friday, according to FOX 29.
Posted by Brian Donegan
Spotter reports 11 inches of snow in Cape May County, NJ
A major nor'easter will become a blizzard for parts of the East Coast this weekend as heavy snow and high winds pound areas from the mid-Atlantic to Maine.
Read more by clicking here.
Posted by Steven Yablonski
FOX Weather's Robert Ray reporting strong winds in Gloucester, MA
FOX Weather Multimedia Journalist Robert Ray is in Gloucester, Massachusetts, where winds are picking up and coastal flooding is a concern.
Posted by Steven Yablonski
FEMA in contact with governors in states affected by storm
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell spoke with several governors on Friday ahead of the nor’easter.
"We remain in close contact with our state partners as they prepare for this storm," Criswell said in a statement on Friday. "FEMA is prepared to assist communities who may face impacts caused by the storm, and we continue to encourage everyone to follow the guidance of their state and local officials."
Posted by Steven Yablonski
98% of flights out of LaGuardia Airport canceled Saturday
According to FlightAware, 98% of all flights out of LaGuardia Airport are canceled Saturday. There are only eight flights scheduled to depart that airport.
Posted by Brian Donegan
MassDOT: 2,692 pieces of equipment working to clear roads, highways
Speed restriction in place on Mass Pike
Tractor-trailers, tandems restricted from highways through midnight
Blizzard conditions confirmed in Delaware
The National Weather Service has confirmed blizzard conditions near the town of Lewes in Sussex County, Delaware. Webcams from the area showed a whiteout early Saturday morning.
According to the NWS, a snowstorm must reach the following criteria to become an official blizzard: sustained winds or frequent gusts to at least 35 mph and considerable falling and/or blowing snow that frequently reduces visibility to one-quarter mile or less, both of which must persist for a period of three hours or longer.
Posted by Brian Donegan
Snowfall rates up to 2 to 4 inches per hour expected today
NOAA's Weather Prediction Center says heavy snowfall rates up to 2 to 4 inches per hour are expected today along portions of the mid-Atlantic and New England coasts.
The heavy snow in combination with strong winds will produce dangerous blizzard conditions in some coastal areas, resulting in nearly impossible travel at times.
Posted by Brian Donegan
Power outages likely for parts of the Northeast
The combination of heavy snow and high winds is expected to bring down power lines in areas of the Northeast. Coastal parts of New England have the highest chances of seeing power outages.
Why 10 million Americans face the threat of losing power: Click here
Posted by Andrew Wulfeck
Updated snowfall forecast: New York City tri-state area
New York City tri-state area forecast
Snow is falling in New York City, and before all is said and done, upward of a foot could fall in the tri-state area. The heaviest snowfall is expected to be over eastern Long Island, where more than a foot of snow could pile up. Areas to the west and away from the coastline will see considerably less snow.
Posted by Andrew Wulfeck
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