Stormy Weather Ahead as Hurricane Jose Comes Near Watertown

Watertown will not get a direct hit from Hurricane Jose, but the region is expected to feel some of the impact of the tropical storm. The storm, now off North Carolina, is still a hurricane, but will be a tropical storm when it passes near New England. Cape Cod, the Islands and Southeast Massachusetts have Tropical Storm Watches. On Tuesday, the Watertown area could get as much as two inches of rain and winds will pick up to 16 mph, with gusts up to 31 mpg. The real effects of the tropical storm, that could brush the Cape and Islands, will be felt on Wednesday.

Watertown Expected to Get a Few Inches of Snow on Friday, Saturday

An early spring snowstorm will hit the Boston area Friday afternoon through Saturday and Watertown will get a few inches. 

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Eastern Massachusetts from 2 p.m. on Friday to 5 p.m. Saturday. Light snow is forecast to fall in the morning, and get heavier in the afternoon. Some areas could get 4 to 8 inches, but according to the WBZ Channel 4 forecast Watertown is in the area that will get 1 to 3 inches. Temperatures will be around 32 degrees, and winds will be between 14 and 16 mph with gusts up to 28 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

Doozy of a Snow Storm Coming on Tuesday – More than a Foot Possible

Two storms coming together could produce a foot or more of snowfall in the Watertown area Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch from 5 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday with heavy snow and gusty winds. Local weather forecasters predict between 12 and 18 inches of snow to fall in the Boston area. The WCVB Channel 5 forecast said one forecast model has the MetroWest and Boston areas getting more than a foot. This would include Watertown.

See the Closings and Delays Due to Monday’s Snow Storm

As the snow storm stretches into the second day, and Watertown digs itself out the snow has caused some closings and delays. The Watertown Public Schools are closed Monday, and Monday’s School Committee meeting has been postponed. The meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.

The Mosesian Arts Center announced that Monday night’s Jazz @ The Mosesian performance with Maggie Scott has been postponed. Also, all evening classes and voice lessons Monday have been cancelled.

More Snow on its Way for Watertown on Sunday and Monday

There’s no break from the snow for the Boston area, as the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch from Sunday through most of Monday. Another 4 to 8 inches of snow could fall in Watertown beginning Sunday and lasting through Monday. The Winter Storm Watch lasts from 7 a.m. Sunday morning through Monday at 7 p.m.

WCVB Channel 5 forecast calls for the snow possibly turning to rain before going back to snow on Sunday. The snow to start falling steadily Sunday afternoon and the heaviest snowfall on Monday. Areas north and west of Boston will get more snow, while the Cape and Southeast Mass.