Northeast Braces for Winter Storm with Up to a Foot of Snow

A nor'easter is expected to bring widespread snow to most of Massachusetts on Tuesday, with snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour and accumulations of 8-12 inches in interior areas and 4-8 inches along the immediate coastline. Strong winds may lead to scattered power outages, and a flash freeze is anticipated as temperatures drop rapidly during Tuesday afternoon. Coastal flooding is also a concern, with widespread minor to moderate flooding expected during high tide on Tuesday afternoon. Below-average temperatures and the possibility of additional snowfall later in the week indicate that winter weather is here to stay for a while.