Hingham Storm Center: 2 Feet Of Snow? NWS Says It Might Happen

HINGHAM, 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 blizzard 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.

The area can expect blizzard conditions, whiteouts, and wind gusts that could hit 65 mph, the NWS said.

A coastal flood warning will be in effect Monday from 8 a.m. to noon.

Any cancellations and updates during the lead up to the storm will be posted here.

Closures

From the Town of Hingham - Town Hall will be closed Tuesday, March 13 due to the anticipated heavy snowfall. The Senior Center will also be closed. All programs and services at the Senior Center have been canceled. All meetings scheduled for Thursday evening have been canceled as well.

Local Forecasts

• National Weather Service: 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

In case of an emergency, here are some important numbers:

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)

Power outages should be reported to Hingham Municipal Lighting and not the police department.

Reporting from Mike Carraggi was used in this story.

Photo by Jenna Fisher/Patch