MA Weather Live Updates Hub: More Snow Than Expected

Higher snow totals than expected were recorded in parts of Massachusetts as Winter Storm Jonas continued late into Saturday night.

Boston, which meteorologists seemed to agree wasn’t going to see more than 3 inches, will finish with anywhere from 4-8 inches, according to WHDH, 7 News. Southeastern towns such as New Bedford and Plymouth saw a steady pounding that will result in as much as a foot of snow, with over 1,000 people in Plymouth losing power earlier in the day before having it restored.

Martha‘s Vineyard also saw over 1,000 people lose power. The National Weather Service says part of the Cape and the Islands could see 14 inches of snow.come Sunday morning.

Wind was a major factor south of Boston, with gusts in Marshfield reaching 70 miles-per-hour and Nantucket reaching as high as 73.The storm was expected to have finished just after midnight, according to WHDH, 7 News.

Hundreds of flights were affected Saturday at Logan Airport.

There will be a coastal flood warning until 11 a.m. Sunday.

Winter storm resources:

• Live flight delays at Logan Airport.
• Power outages, courtesy of Eversource.
• School closings and delays, courtesy of WHDH, 7 News.

Winter storm tips:

• How to avoid frozen pipes, and what to do if you’re too late.
• How to keep your pets safe during what should be a cold weekend.

With the exact snowfall totals still uncertain, and a clean-up effort to begin soon, check back for a comprehensive, live look at the storm. Also, subscribe to your town’s Patch for the most local breaking news alerts.

Storm updates from the National Weather Service - Boston (@NWSBoston):

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