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Nor'easter Beginning to Retreat Across Northeast

January 30, 2022
UPDATED By WeatherBug Meteorologists
The powerful nor’easter that produced blizzard conditions across New England this weekend has begun to spin northeastward eastern Canada. Multiple feet of snow has left some to dig out as the weekend concludes.

This powerful nor'easter stemmed from an area of low pressure feeding off the warm Atlantic waters. The low continued to intensify, and pulled that Atlantic moisture back onshore in the form of heavy snowfall while also producing strong winds. Even now as the storm retreats, additional snowfall will be possible this morning across northeastern Maine.

Blizzard Warnings, Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories remain in place across Maine. This includes Bangor, Fort Kent and Caribou, Maine. Wind gusts of 60 mph along with very heavy snowfall are still expected, making travel very difficult and dangerous.

Snowfall totals have been quite impressive across eastern Massachusetts and Long Island, where a total of 24 inches has fallen in Bridgewater, Mass. Cranston, R.I., has seen 18 inches of snow, much of eastern Long Island picked up 18 to 22 inches of fresh snow. In fact, nearly 24 inches of snow piled up at Boston Logan International Airport on Saturday. 

Even though the storm is passing, it is still dangerous on the roads due to wind gusts in excess of 35 mph, some near 50 mph. If you do not need to be on the roads, do not travel! Dangerous wind chills falling 25 to 30 degrees below zero will be possible, allowing for Wind Chill Warnings and Advisories to be issued. The western Adirondacks, Schoharie Valley and the eastern Catskills will be prime targets for these dangerous wind chills. 
 
More than 100,000 people in Massachusetts remain without power, with 30 to 50 percent of Cape Cod currently out.

Make sure to download the WeatherBug app to stay up to date on the latest on this significant storm. It’s important to keep in mind that even if your forecast snow totals are not that high, the combination of the snow and high winds will make for a dangerous situation. It’s also never too early to have a supply kit packed in case of inclement weather. A simple kit including a weather radio, water, blankets, batteries and non-perishable food items will go a long way in the event of a power outage. It’s always best to avoid travel in rough weather as the roads will be dangerous.