Boston Braces for Historic Snowfall as Winter Storm Approaches

Boston Braces for Historic Snowfall as Winter Storm ApproachesBoston Braces for Historic Snowfall as Winter Storm Approaches The city of Boston is preparing for a historic snowfall as a major winter storm approaches the Northeast. The storm, which is expected to hit the city late Thursday night into Friday morning, has the potential to bring up to 2 feet of snow. This would be the second major snowfall for Boston this winter, after the city was hit by a storm that brought 18 inches of snow in January. The combination of two major snowstorms in a single winter is rare for Boston. The city is taking steps to prepare for the storm, including clearing snow from streets and sidewalks, and setting up warming centers. Residents are being urged to stock up on food and water, and to avoid travel if possible. “This is a very serious storm,” said Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. “We are urging residents to take all necessary precautions to stay safe.” The storm is expected to start as rain on Thursday night, before transitioning to snow early Friday morning. The snow is expected to continue throughout the day on Friday, with the heaviest snow falling during the afternoon and evening hours. By the time the storm ends on Saturday morning, Boston could have as much as 2 feet of snow on the ground. This would make it one of the biggest snowstorms in Boston’s history. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Boston and surrounding areas. The warning is in effect from 10 p.m. Thursday night to 10 p.m. Friday night. Residents in the affected areas are urged to stay indoors during the storm, and to avoid travel if possible. If you must travel, be sure to have a full tank of gas, an emergency kit, and extra clothing. The storm is expected to have a major impact on travel in the Boston area. Logan International Airport has already canceled hundreds of flights, and more cancellations are expected. Amtrak has also canceled some train service in the region. The storm is also expected to cause power outages. Eversource, the electric utility company serving Boston, says it has crews on standby to respond to any outages. Residents are urged to have flashlights, batteries, and a battery-powered radio on hand in case of a power outage.