Boston prepares for "most snowfall in 2 years," only sees rain
By Caroline McCarthyHow do you like them apples?
After predictions of almost a full foot of snow sent Boston into a state of emergency, residents reportedly saw almost no flurries during the nor'easter.
“the most snow boston has had in 2 years” pic.twitter.com/D5HM81LnRE
— 🧁Andy (@cupcakeandy) February 13, 2024
Mayor Michelle Wu announced Monday morning that all schools and municipal buildings would be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 13 in preparation for the nor'easter. Boston entered the state of emergency on Monday night.
JUST IN: Boston to declare snow emergency; schools closed Tuesday ahead of storm https://t.co/rq9utOu09U
— WBZ | CBS News Boston (@wbz) February 12, 2024
“The best projections right now estimate that we will likely get between eight and 12 inches of snow in total, that it will come down pretty heavily during the morning commute starting earlier in the morning and potentially continuing all the way through the afternoon tomorrow,” Wu said at a press briefing.
LATEST SNOW MAP: Here is the newest look at the nor'easter threatening to dump up to a foot of snow throughout most of Massachusetts. https://t.co/60wL0Ct0k0pic.twitter.com/ZN0ezkkXwX
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) February 12, 2024
But when residents opened their windows Tuesday morning expecting to celebrate the long-awaited snow day, all they saw was a bit of rain.
Temperatures reached 37 degrees on the coast of Boston this afternoon.
Wu also announced Boston’s snow emergency parking ban, which went into effect on Monday at 10 p.m.
Announcing: A snow emergency and parking ban has been declared in the City of Boston, beginning Monday, February 12, at 10 p.m.https://t.co/02fpnEFmXRpic.twitter.com/RBIcSSzjf3
— City of Boston (@CityOfBoston) February 12, 2024
The ban was lifted Tuesday at 4 p.m. and all vehicles parked in discounted lots are expected to vacate by 6 p.m or risk being charged regular rates.
The snow emergency and parking ban will be lifted today, Tuesday, February 13, at 4 p.m. Residents parked in participating discounted lots and garages must remove their cars by 6 p.m. to avoid being charged regular rates.https://t.co/ZJXB4riQiapic.twitter.com/ofArpPmC2q
— City of Boston (@CityOfBoston) February 13, 2024





















