A Powerful nor’easter is walloping Massachusetts is expected to snarl Thursday morning’s commute in the region, as forecasts call for up to 8 inches of snow in Boston, which had hoped to escape with only a glancing blow.
The storm prompted Boston Public Schools to cancel school for Thursday, and snow emergencies were declared in communities including Quincy, Newton, Belmont, and Waltham.
“As always, safety is our number one priority,” Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh said in a statement. “We are encouraging residents to stay off the roads, assist the elderly and disabled, and be sure to use caution during the cold weather.”
Governor Charlie Baker, appearing at the state’s bunker in Framingham, said the storm is unique because it will create different challenges for different regions: lots of snow in the Berkshires and Worcester Hills, tough driving conditions everywhere west of Interstate 95 and Route 128, and a risk of power outages and flooding along the coast. The Story Continues
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