Hingham Storm Center: Blizzard Warning Issued

HINGHAM, MA — The first big storm of the season is heading this way and will bring high winds and plenty of show with it.

The National Weather Service is predicting 12 to 18 inches of snow for the Hingham area, with heavy snow and blizzard conditions expected. With the storm on the way, a blizzard warning has been issued from 1 a.m. Thursday to 1 a.m. Friday.

The NWS says to expect travel to be very dangerous and damage to trees and power lines. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions. Residents are advised to not travel and if they must, bring a survival kit.

The temperature is not expected to break 30 degrees Thursday, with a low of 8 expected, then frigid temperatures for most of the weekend.

Here's what weather forecasters are predicting for us:

• National Weather Service: 12 to 18 inches
• NBC Boston/NECN: 12 to 16 inches
• WCVB: 10 to 15 inches
• WFXT: 10 to 16 inches
• WHDH: 12 to 16 inches
• WBZ: 12+ inches

Status Of School

Hingham students have no school Thursday.

Emergency Numbers

• In case of an emergency, dial 911
• Hingham Police Department - 781-749-1212
• Hingham Fire Department - 781-741-1416
• Hingham Municipal Lighting: 781-749-0134
• Comcast: 1-800-COMCAST (1-800-266-2278)
• Verizon: 1-800-VERIZON (1-800-837-4966)

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