Winter storm warnings, watches in effect as region braces for up to 18 inches of snow
A major winter storm is barreling toward New England and is threatening to dump up to 18 inches of snow across the region beginning Sunday afternoon.
With arctic air locked in over the weekend, the arrival of the storm system around noon will kick off the snowfall.
Rates are expected to increase dramatically in the late afternoon and early evening, with up to 2 inches of snow an hour falling across the region.
Snow is expected to continue to fall on Monday but will not be as intense as it moves out of the area.
When all is said and done, most of Massachusetts is expected to get between 12 and 18 inches of snow, with the Cape and Islands getting 8-12 inches.
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