**Update as of 7 PM on Friday, February 13, 2015**
Saturday night into Sunday, low pressure will strengthen quickly into the Gulf of Maine the proximity of which will present the potential for blizzard conditions across east/southeast-coastal New England with snowfall amounts in excess of a foot along with strong to damaging winds possibly up to hurricane force. Combination of increasing winds and the Sunday morning high tide presents the threat of minor to moderate coastal flooding.
Possible hazards associated with this storm include; poor travel conditions, power outages, strong wind gusts, extreme cold, minor to moderate coastal flooding, and beach erosion.
Sunday night into Monday morning some of the coldest air of the season arrives delivering the potential of high temperatures on Monday barely breaking the teens.
- Winter Storm Safety Tips: See our webpage for safety tips and information as you dig out from the last storm and ways to prepare before the next storm.
- Roof Collapse Safety Information: Heavy snow buildup can add weight and stress to the roofs of structures if not cleared. Flat, commercial roofs are most susceptible if they are not draining properly. See MEMA's .
- Extreme Cold Safety Tips: Extreme cold temperatures and wind chills are expected from Thursday evening (2/12) through Monday (2/16). See our webpage for ways to keep you and your family safe.
- State of Emergency: Governor Baker issued a State of Emergency for the entire Commonwealth as of 5:20 PM on Monday, February 9. There is NO travel ban in place. The state of emergency allows the Commonwealth to partner with other states to obtain mutual aid resources for snow cleanup. The State of Emergency remains in effect.
Other Resources
-For non-emergency assistance and information, call 2-1-1 or visit .
-Download the to get information and alerts on your smartphone (for iPhone and Android devices)
-Weather information can be obtained from the National Weather Service (NWS):
-NWS Boston (covering eastern and central Massachusetts).
-NWS Albany (covering Berkshire county)
-See the (also included on webpage below) for frequent storm updates and safety tips.
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