NEEDHAM, Mass. —

Whiteout conditions, power outages and flooding are all among the potential impacts that will make this storm dangerous throughout Massachusetts. Watch LIVE StormTeam 5 coverage of the nor’easter in the player at the top of this page.

The peak of the storm is expected early Monday morning, lasting through about midday. It may bring blizzard conditions to the region for the first time since 2022.

Snowfall rates could reach 2 to 4 inches per hour, creating rapidly deteriorating travel conditions. While snow totals taper off to 8 to 12 inches farther north and west, including parts of southwest New Hampshire, she said eastern and southeastern Massachusetts will be hit the hardest.

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