Braintree Storm Center: Blizzard Conditions Possible

BRAINTREE, MA — Here we go again, for the third time actually. Snow will begin late Monday night and persist for as long as 24 hours in parts of the state, making for an almost impossible Tuesday morning commute. Still, forecasters are hoping this storm brings less widespread power outages than the last two.

The latest bundle of snow means that the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from 11 p.m. Monday night to 8 p.m. Tuesday. During this time, total snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected, according to the NWS.

Towns from the coast to Interstate 95 are expected to be hit by the worst of this storm, meaning possible blizzard conditions. Wind gusts could hit 55 mph, the NWS said.

Any cancellations and updates will be posted here.

Closures

All non-emergency town offices and buildings will be closed.

The South Shore Plaza is closed for the day.

Parking Ban

A town-wide 48-hour parking ban will be in effect beginning at midnight, according to Mayor Joseph Sullivan.

Trash Pickup

There will be no trash pickup Tuesday and the rest of the week will be on a one-day delay.

Local Forecasts

• National Weather Service: On the edge of 12 to 18 inches and 18 to 24 inches
• WBZ: 14 to 18 inches
• WCVB: 16 to 20 inches
• WHDH: 10 to 15 inches
• NBC Boston/NECN: 12-18 inches
• WFXT: 12 to 18 inches

Emergency Numbers

• In case of an emergency, dial 911
• Braintree Police Department - 781-842-1212
• Braintree Fire Department - 781-843-3600
• Braintree Electric and Light Department: 781-348-2353
• Highway Department: 781-794-8950
• Mayor Joe Sullivan's office: 781-794-8100
• Comcast: 1-800-COMCAST (1-800-266-2278)
• Verizon: 1-800-VERIZON (1-800-837-4966)

Power outages should be reported to BELD and not the police department.

Reporting from Mike Carraggi was used in this story.

Image Credit: Jenna Fisher