A powerful winter storm has prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a series of Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories across parts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Residents are being urged to take precautions as snow accumulates rapidly and hazardous travel conditions develop across the region.
According to updates released early Saturday morning, heavy snow is expected across coastal and inland areas, with accumulation totals varying between 2 and 9 inches depending on location.
The strongest impact is expected along the Massachusetts and New Hampshire coastlines, where visibility is expected to decrease significantly due to intense snowbands.
Winter Storm Warnings in Essex County, MA and Rockingham County, NH
The NWS Boston/Norton office has placed Western and Eastern Essex Counties in Massachusetts under a Winter Storm Warning, effective until 7 PM EST this evening. The affected area includes cities like Gloucester and Lawrence, which are anticipated to receive between 4 and 8 inches of snow…