"Potentially Historic" Storm Could Drop as Much as Two Feet on Malden
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard watch, anticipating heavy snowfall on Friday into Saturday.
As of 3:19 p.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Watch for Middlesex County and much of Massachusetts from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.
According to NWS, much the state will be impacted by heavy snow with accumulation of 12 to 24 inches with the potential for blizzard conditions.
The NWS previously forecast 14 to 18 inches. That total has been increased to 18 to 24 inches in the latest forecast. (See photo.)
Light snow is expected to begin by Friday morning and increase in intensity throughout the day with the heaviest snowfall occurring Friday night into Saturday morning. Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour are possible during that time.
Residents should be aware that travel will be dangerous and may become nearly impossible due to blowing and drifting snow, 25 to 25 mph winds with gusts up to 55 mph and poor visibility. NWS urges residents to be prepared to alter travel plans.
Stay with Malden Patch for more winter weather updates at they become available.
david mokal
4:54 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Just called a lady freind and she said lots of people at the Stop n Shop allready. Ill have to run down and get my prunes real quick.
Raj
5:05 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Let's hope schools are proactive and announce cancellation for Friday sometime tomorrow afternoon!
david mokal
6:30 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
21 foot seas not good. This is going to be one nasty storm.
Mike G.
9:30 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
A pirate walks into the bar with a steering wheel in his pants. He asks for some rum. The bartender says, "Sir, do you realize you have a steering wheel in your pants?"
The pirate says, "Arrrrr! It's drivin' me nuts!"
fred
1:51 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Mike g, that was awesome......
William S
8:24 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
The streets in this city are in terrible condition, I can only imagine after a major snow storm what they'll be like.
Mike G.
9:12 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Something seems to be up with the comments on patch.com.... I can see that there are 4 comments on the article, but no comments at the bottom.
Diana
9:25 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Today's comments are brought to you by the letter S: for storm, snow, and super secret. :)
Mike G.
9:31 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
S for 'surette'!
The real Malden
9:15 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
SNOWPOCOLYPSE!!!!
david mokal
10:07 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Last friday I was in Ocean State Job lots and they sell Snowshoes. I kinda laughed and with the mild weather I figured we will never need those. Wish I got them now. Lots of them in the Saugus store beside Targets in Saugus. With 2 ski poles,snowshoes, youll be good to go.
Ox Handle
11:20 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Ocean State is also selling water ski grips and ropes, just in case a Malden resident is on their way to the beach and forgot their gear.
jirkyrick
9:28 am on Thursday, February 7, 2013
do you know what they call an event like this in Buffalo,
Snow
Mike G.
9:44 am on Thursday, February 7, 2013
They call it "Thursday"
paul surette
7:32 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
You're correct jirky, as this is a common occurrence in Buffalo, Wyoming, Minnesota, the Dakotas, etc. And to Mike G....I saw that!
Mike G.
4:34 am on Friday, February 8, 2013
;)
Concerned
11:47 am on Thursday, February 7, 2013
I hope that the DPW will be able to keep up with this amount of snow. In past years they were pretty quick in getting the roads treated and snow removed but it seems that this year things have slowed down a bit. My street has yet to see any salt and / or sand with each of the small storms we have had this year. Who should we call Saturday if the roads are not passable?
Bobby James
1:37 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Batman or Ted Coates. Pick your poison. Maybe Ted Coates will just use his Batman voice.
paul surette
7:34 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Call Ed Markey....he can help you out, after all, it IS an election year!
david mokal
7:58 am on Friday, February 8, 2013
with 2 feet of show and 4 inches an hour I dout if anyone will be going anywhere.
Bruce
2:00 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
I really feel like this storm has been sensationalized. We've all lived through some terrible snow storms, this will be no different. Just go slow driving, stay warm, and just help each other.
Chris Caesar
2:05 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
I sympathize with you there Bruce, but we're just reporting what the National Weather Service is saying. I've actually seen some predictions by some local networks that far exceed these estimates. At the end of the day, as long as people are prepared for power outages and bad roads, we should be okay.
Janet Russo
11:33 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
When the weather reports in Florida are all talking about New England storm; Florida also predicted severity of SUPERSTORM SANDY, Be PREPARED !
david mokal
2:12 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
http://fullscreenradar.com/
Bruce check this out you can see the size yourself USAF Radar really awesome.
david mokal
2:15 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Was at Cosco's in Everett when it opened and what a stampede. Was like the Running of the Bulls in Spain. Would you believe they sold out of Snowshoes and poles at Ocean State Job Lots.
david mokal
2:23 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Got my snowshobels at Ace my favorite place. All your food stores are packed and long lines. I think we are in for the long haul on this storm. Emergency Radio keeps goin off Coastal Flood Warnings. Shore roads may become unpassable. NOOA is calling for potential destruction of homes as well.
J.longbow
5:25 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Mokal, you get your prunes?
paul surette
7:35 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
I better have Netflix service, or heads are gonna roll!
david mokal
2:24 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
OOOP's NOAA.
david mokal
2:27 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
http://fullscreenradar.com/ For those unbelievers check this map out this thing is HUGE
Mike G.
2:46 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
that's what she said
Dan
5:29 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Ace Hardware on Commercial Street is well-stocked with ice melt and shovels. 781-322-8463 for store hours/info. Shop local!
paul surette
7:25 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
I was here for 78'.....now THAT was fun. Weathermen are like rugs as they all lie! I'll believe this one when I see it.
david mokal
8:02 am on Friday, February 8, 2013
Yes J Longbow I got 6 boxes of prunes the last on the shelves. Also 3 gallons of prune juice. Yes I'll be riding out the storm on the toilet. :>)