![]() ![]() Eversource said the energy company was prepositioning equipment and line and tree crews at its work centers around the state to respond to any damage or outages. Utility companies are also keeping a close eye on the forecast. ![]() “We advise anyone traveling Monday into Wednesday to check weather forecasts to assist in making decisions about their trips, including what time to travel and what route to take,” said MassDOT spokesperson Jacquelyn Goddard. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation on Sunday said the agency is monitoring the forecast and preparing to activate crews on Monday. “If you don’t have to go out Tuesday, that would be a good day to work from home.” “The worst conditions will be during the day on Tuesday,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Alan Dunham, based in NWS’ Boston office. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the high terrain of western and central Massachusetts, and a Winter Storm Watch for much of the state. The heavy snow will also increase the risk for power outages. Up to 60 mph wind gusts will be possible along the coast, which could blow down trees and power lines. Conditions will be rapidly deteriorating throughout the day.” “If you’re in the city, it won’t be all that bad starting out on Tuesday morning, but it could be hard to get home by Tuesday afternoon. ![]() “Travel will be very difficult,” Sojda said. It should start off as a lot of rain in the Boston-area before a changeover to heavy wet snow on Tuesday. The storm will move into the region on Monday night. “This does look like, especially for a lot of southern New England, that it will turn into a pretty impressive snowstorm,” he added, noting that enough cold air appears to be in place for significant snow totals. “It’s certainly one of those classic nor’easters where the rain/snow line will be fun to figure out,” AccuWeather meteorologist Jake Sojda told the Herald on Sunday. ![]()
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