Gale Warning 3, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

844 
WHUS71 KBOX 191751
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1251 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

ANZ231-251-200700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.260119T2100Z-260120T1400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1251 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232-200700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.260119T2100Z-260120T1400Z/
Nantucket Sound-
1251 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-200700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.260119T2100Z-260120T1400Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
1251 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-200700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.260119T2100Z-260120T1400Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
1251 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-200700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.260119T2100Z-260120T1400Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1251 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters 
  extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and 
  Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from 
  Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of 
  Block Island.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-200700-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.260119T2100Z-260120T1400Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
1251 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-200700-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260121T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
1251 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

910 
WHUS71 KBOX 200606
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
106 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

ANZ231-251-201400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
106 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232-201400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1400Z/
Nantucket Sound-
106 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ233-234-201400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1400Z/
Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
106 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-201400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1400Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
106 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-201400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1400Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
106 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters 
  extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and 
  Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from 
  Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of 
  Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-254-201400-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1400Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
106 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen 
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-201915-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260121T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
106 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 
  2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

598 
WHUS71 KBOX 201057
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
557 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

ANZ250-254>256-210000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260121T1200Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
557 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA 
  to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 
  25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island 
  coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas 
  Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232-233-235-237-210000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260121T0600Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
557 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound and 
  Vineyard Sound. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island 
  Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-234-251-201200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-Buzzards Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
557 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased. 

$$

ANZ230-236-210000-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260121T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
557 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 
  1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1159 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Despite marginal boundary layer temperatures, bands of moderate
to heavy snow have developed across much of SE Massachusetts
and the Cape. Snowfall reports in these areas indicate that
around 1-3 inches of snow has already fallen with an additional
2-4 inches possible. Heaviest snow will continue through 06z
before gradually tapering tomorrow morning. As a result, have
opted to adjust snow totals to 4-6" with localized amounts up
to 7 inches possible.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Plowable snow tonight with total accumulations of 3-5" with
  localized 6" amounts possible across eastern MA/RI. Heaviest
  snow/worst of the travel conditions between 6 pm and 2 am.
  Snow ends from west to east between 3am and 9am Monday.

- Arctic front delivers cold conditions Tuesday, with some
  moderation Wednesday and Thursday. Colder again next weekend.

- Quick moving clipper late Wednesday into early Thursday brings
  the next chance for light precipitation.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Plowable snow today-tonight with total accumulations
of 2-6" with localized 7" amounts possible across eastern
MA/RI. Heaviest snow/worst of the travel conditions between 5 pm
and 1 am...but snow showers may linger for the Mon am commute.

An elongated shortwave trough stretching from the northern Great
Lakes down into the Gulf Coast will spin up a coastal low offshore,
passing just southeast of the benchmark this evening.  Guidance held
steady, with total QPF across the region ranging from 1/2 to 3/4
inches, south and east of the I-95 corridor, including the Cape and
Islands. QPF ticked up a bit north and west of the I-95 corridor all
the way to the northern Berkshires with 1/4 to 1/2 inch of QPF.  How
this translates into snowfall accumulation will depend heavily on
temperatures and where mid-level forcing sets up.  Temperatures
during this event will be marginal, with inland areas staying near
freezing and the Cape and Islands staying at or above freezing. With
the best mid-level forcing near the Cape and Islands, we will likely
see snow at temperatures up to 36F as snow rates will be able to
overcome the warm temps. The primary source of uncertainty is the
temperature at which snow will accumulate on paved surfaces. Because
of the warm temps, we continued to trend total accumulations down to
0.5-1.5 inches for the outer Cape and the Islands; however, if temps
cool below freezing, snow accumulations could exceed 2-4.

The highest confidence in snow accumulations remains along the I-95
corridor in eastern MA and into RI, where good mid-level forcing and
temperatures near or below freezing will overlap.  Snow
accumulations in this area will range from 3-5 inches, with
localized spots up to 6 inches possible.  To the north and west of
the I-95 corridor, mid-level forcing begins to drop off; however,
cooler temperatures will allow snow ratios to be higher, ranging
between 12-1 to 16-1.  Snow totals north and west of the I-95
corridor, including all of CT, will range from 2-4 inches, with
localized areas of 5 inches.

After the lull in snowfall this afternoon, steady light snow will
begin to overspread the region once again through 6 pm.  Snow rates
will start to tick up after 6 pm, increasing to 0.5 to 1.5 inches
per hour.  Snow becomes light again after 2-4 am and tapers off from
west to east through 6-9 am this morning. Snow showers may linger
over eastern MA until noon, but additional accumulations will be
light.  The most difficult travel period will be between 6 pm and 2
am tonight. However, with lingering snow showers into Monday
morning, the AM commute will likely be impacted.

Low temperatures on Monday morning are expected to drop into the low
to mid-20s across the region, which could cause any standing water
from melting snow to refreeze, especially on untreated surfaces.
High temperatures Monday afternoon rebound into the low to mid 30s,
allowing some melting.  Winds become gusty out of the WSW Monday
afternoon at 15-20mph, making it feel like the low to mid 20s.

KEY MESSAGE 2...Arctic front relievers cold conditions Tuesday, with
some moderation Wednesday and Thursday. Colder again next weekend.

A potent Arctic cold front crosses the region Monday night into
Tuesday, ushering in much colder temperatures and gusty winds. 925mb
temperatures fall to around -15C, with steep low-level lapse rates
approaching 10C/km, supporting efficient boundary-layer mixing and
transport of stronger winds to the surface. Gusts on Tuesday range
from 25 to 35 mph, with a few gusts near 40 mph possible across the
higher terrain. Combined with high temperatures in the teens and
20s, wind chills fall into the single digits to lower teens Tuesday
afternoon, then into the 0F to -10F range Tuesday night. While cold,
conditions are expected to fall shy of a Cold Weather Advisory. This
Arctic intrusion is short-lived, with moderating temperatures
Wednesday afternoon into the upper 20s to lower 30s, followed by mid
30s to lower 40s on Thursday. Global guidance suggests another
Arctic air mass may arrives next weekend, with highs returning to
the single digits.

KEY MESSAGE 3...Quick moving clipper late Wednesday into early
Thursday brings the next chance for light precipitation.

The next chance for precipitation arrives midweek, though confidence
remains low. Synoptic pattern features a mid-level low over Hudson
Bay with embedded shortwave energy rotating around the cyclonic
flow, supporting the potential development of a weak Alberta clipper
tracking southeast from the Canadian Rockies. As typical with
clippers, moisture limited. While temperatures Wednesday afternoon
may be marginal the system could pass during the evening or
overnight as temperatures fall below freezing, introducing the
potential for light snow accumulations. With little downstream
blocking, the system is expected to be progressive. Ensembles
guidance remains unimpressive, with probabilities for snowfall
exceeding one inch generally in the 10-20% range across interior
southern New England. While near the coast, temperatures could be
warm enough for light rain showers with southwest flow.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

06z TAF Update...

Moderate confidence.

Snow will gradually taper off from west to east in the 10-14z
period. Chance for continued snow showers through 15z especially
for the far eastern terminals on the Cape and Islands. Expect
IFR/MVFR ceilings and visibilities to continue thru 15z until
drier air starts moving in. Conditions will trend toward VFR
this afternoon, with west winds gusting 20kt or higher in many
areas, especially after 18z.

Monday Night is expected to feature VFR conditions with
increasing West winds. Gusts may increase to 30kts after 00z and
persist through the night.

KBOS Terminal... Heaviest snow begins to wind down in the
next 1-2 hours. Additional snow showers develop thru 14-15z this
morning.

KBDL Terminal...Moderate confidence in TAF. Bulk of the snow
winds down in the next 1-3 hours with lingering snow showers
through 10z.

Outlook /Tuesday through Friday/...

Tuesday through Wednesday: VFR. Breezy.

Wednesday Night: VFR. Breezy. Slight chance SN.

Thursday: VFR. Breezy. Chance RA, chance SN.

Thursday Night: VFR. Breezy. Slight chance SN.

Friday: VFR. Breezy.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Through Tuesday...High Confidence.

* Gale Warning for all waters except Narragansett Bay and
  Boston Harbor Monday evening through Tuesday morning.

Tonight through Monday night... High confidence in trends, moderate
confidence in Gale Watch.

Departing low pressure brings a period of increasing west winds with
seas building 5-8 feet today, with up to 10 feet across the southern
outer waters. Westerly winds increase during the late afternoon into
early evening. A strong Arctic cold front crosses the waters
overnight  into early Tuesday, bringing westerly gales. Increasing
cold air advection may also result in freezing spray across all
waters late tonight into Tuesday morning. The theme Tuesday will be
gradually decreasing seas as broad high pressure approaches from the
southwest. Seas will likely remain between 5 and 7 feet through much
of the day.

Outlook /Tuesday through Friday/...

Tuesday: Strong winds with gusts up to 35 kt. Areas of rough
seas. Freezing spray.

Tuesday Night: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds
with gusts up to 30 kt. Local rough seas. Freezing spray.

Wednesday: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas locally approaching
5 ft.

Wednesday Night through Thursday: Low risk for Small Craft
Advisory winds with gusts up to 25 kt. Areas of rough seas.
Chance of rain.

Thursday Night: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds
with gusts up to 30 kt. Areas of rough seas. Chance of freezing
spray, slight chance of rain, slight chance of snow.

Friday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up
to 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching 5 ft. Chance of freezing
spray.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Winter Weather Advisory until 7 AM EST Monday for CTZ002>004.
MA...Winter Weather Advisory until 7 AM EST Monday for MAZ002>023-
     026.
RI...Winter Weather Advisory until 7 AM EST Monday for RIZ001>007.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning for
     ANZ230>234-236-251.
     Gale Watch from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning for
     ANZ235-237.
     Gale Watch from 10 AM EST Monday through Tuesday morning for
     ANZ250-254>256.

&&

DISCUSSION...Dooley/FT
AVIATION...FT/Nash
MARINE...FT

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1129 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1105 PM     Snow             Sandwich                41.76N 70.50W
01/18/2026  M5.8 Inch        Barnstable         MA   NWS Employee

1110 PM     Snow             Dighton                 41.82N 71.12W
01/18/2026  M5.1 Inch        Bristol            MA   NWS Employee

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1137 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1134 PM     Snow             1 SE Marlborough        41.62N 72.44W
01/18/2026  M3.0 Inch        Hartford           CT   Public

            Reported by Trained Spotter.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1147 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1100 PM     Snow             1 NE Newport            41.50N 71.31W
01/18/2026  M2.4 Inch        Newport            RI   Public

            Reported by Amateur Radio.

1115 PM     Snow             Marshfield              42.09N 70.71W
01/18/2026  M2.8 Inch        Plymouth           MA   Public

            Reported by Trained Spotter.

1120 PM     Snow             1 NW Warren             41.73N 71.28W
01/18/2026  M4.0 Inch        Bristol            RI   Public

            Reported by Trained Spotter.

1146 PM     Snow             1 N Berlin              41.63N 72.75W
01/18/2026  M2.0 Inch        Hartford           CT   Public

            Reported by Trained Spotter.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1150 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1146 PM     Snow             Andover                 42.66N 71.14W
01/18/2026  M3.2 Inch        Essex              MA   Public

            Reported by Trained Spotter.

1146 PM     Snow             2 E Berlin              41.62N 72.72W
01/18/2026  M2.0 Inch        Hartford           CT   Public

            Reported by Trained Spotter.

1148 PM     Snow             1 N Cumberland          41.97N 71.40W
01/18/2026  E4.8 Inch        Providence         RI   Public

            Reported by Trained Spotter.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1214 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1206 AM     Snow             Worcester AP            42.27N 71.88W
01/19/2026  M3.3 Inch        Worcester          MA   Official NWS Obs

1030 PM     Snow             Windsor                 41.85N 72.64W
01/18/2026  M1.5 Inch        Hartford           CT   Official NWS Obs

            Reported by Amateur Radio.

1155 PM     Snow             Weymouth                42.22N 70.94W
01/18/2026  M4.0 Inch        Norfolk            MA   Official NWS Obs

            Reported by Trained Spotter.

1030 PM     Snow             1 NE Wethersfield       41.71N 72.66W
01/18/2026  M2.0 Inch        Hartford           CT   Official NWS Obs

            Reported by Amateur Radio.

1030 PM     Snow             Tolland                 41.87N 72.37W
01/18/2026  M2.2 Inch        Tolland            CT   Official NWS Obs

            Reported by Amateur Radio.

1200 AM     Snow             TF Green AP             41.72N 71.43W
01/19/2026  M3.5 Inch        Kent               RI   Official NWS Obs

1209 AM     Snow             Sutton                  42.14N 71.75W
01/19/2026  M3.8 Inch        Worcester          MA   Official NWS Obs

1200 AM     Snow             NWS Boston/Norton       41.96N 71.14W
01/19/2026  M4.0 Inch        Bristol            MA   Official NWS Obs

1200 AM     Snow             Logan AP                42.36N 71.01W
01/19/2026  M3.4 Inch        Suffolk            MA   Official NWS Obs

1130 PM     Snow             2 SW Glocester          41.89N 71.69W
01/18/2026  M5.2 Inch        Providence         RI   Official NWS Obs

            Reported by Trained Spotter.

1030 PM     Snow             1 SW Bristol            41.67N 72.95W
01/18/2026  M1.0 Inch        Hartford           CT   Official NWS Obs

            Reported by Amateur Radio.

1158 PM     Snow             2 NE Bliss Corner       41.63N 70.93W
01/18/2026  M3.0 Inch        Bristol            MA   Official NWS Obs

            Reported by Amateur Radio.

1210 AM     Snow             Ashby                   42.68N 71.82W
01/19/2026  M2.9 Inch        Middlesex          MA   Public

            Reported by Amateur Radio.

1030 PM     Snow             Andover                 41.73N 72.37W
01/18/2026  M3.0 Inch        Tolland            CT   Official NWS Obs

            Reported by Amateur Radio.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1218 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1200 AM     Snow             1 NW Sturbridge         42.11N 72.08W
01/19/2026  M3.0 Inch        Worcester          MA   Public

            Reported by Trained Spotter.

1200 AM     Snow             1 NW West Warwick       41.71N 71.52W
01/19/2026  M5.3 Inch        Kent               RI   Public

            Reported by Trained Spotter.

1200 AM     Snow             Bradley AP              41.94N 72.68W
01/19/2026  M1.4 Inch        Hartford           CT   Official NWS Obs

&&