Forecast Update: When Will the Blizzard End?

Find out when the snow will finally dwindle down.

There's no doubt much of the state saw blizzard-like conditions throughout the day Friday, prompting several cancellations and leading Gov. Deval Patrick to ban vehicles from the roadways as of 4 p.m. Friday afternoon.  So when will the storm end?  White-out conditions are expected to continue into the early morning hours on Saturday, according to the WHDH forecast. "Winds will gust near hurricane force (74 mph or better) at times along the coast as the storm rounds Nantucket and heads east," WHDH/7NEWS Chief Meteorologist Pete Bouchard wrote in his blog Friday Snow is expected to slowly taper off to flurries by mid-to-late afternoon, according to WHDH's forecast Friday night. Temperatures will hover around 20-25 degrees.  Storm totals …

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Rain, Rain Go Away

A wet start to the spring.

Hope you did not pack the rain boots away with the winter clothes. Canton is in store for a week of unseasonably cool temperatures and rain. According to the National Weather Service, the showers will remain through Thursday. Expect showers, thunderstorms and a high near 55 degrees today. The blue skies should return on Friday, when the forecast calls for a high of 63 degrees and only a 40 percent chance of showers, according to the NWS. At least this weather should help the plants and flower gardens grow!

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Viewfinder: Signs of Spring–Not Quite in Canton

Snow is coming back to Canton tonight and Thursday.

After a teaser of spring weather last week, Canton will be experiencing more winter after all. The National Weather Service is predicting about one to two inches of snow tonight, starting after midnight. Snow will continue before 1:00 p.m. Thursday and then turn to rain, making for a wet, messy day. Snow showers will return again Thursday night. But no need for shovels this time around. The National Weather Service is forecasting only another inch to accumulate Thursday. Two to three inches is nothing for New Englanders–and sure beats a blizzard. The inch of snow that fell on Monday made for a cold and wet second day of spring. Expect sunshine and a high temperature of 37 degrees on Friday and temps in the 30s over the weekend.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: February 14

Here is what is happening in and around Canton today.

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a new Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. Happy Valentine's Day! Enjoy the chocolates, hearts and flowers. In need of some quick, last-minute, local ideas? Click here. 2. Today's forecast is sure to warm your heart! It is almost-t-shirt weather for us New Englanders with a balmy high of 44 degrees and no snow.  What could be sweeter on Valentine's Day?  3. The Senior Center is closing at 11:00 a.m. today to celebrate the special day with a Valentine's Day Party at 12:00 p.m. at the Canton Town Club. 4. The Canton High School Boys Ice Hockey team is …

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There's No Business Like Snow Business

For some, the snow means a little extra green.

For most folks, more snow means aching backs and a huge headache. But for some lucky businesses, the white stuff means more green in their wallets. The local supermarkets thrive during the New England winters thanks to the plethora of storms and Blizzard of 78-preparedness. Locals can not hunker down for a storm without their milk, eggs and bread. At Shaw's in Canton, the parking lot was difficult to navigate as cars were driving during the intense snow and low visibility. Shoppers ran in to buy the New England essentials before this week's two-part storm hit full swing. Aisles were packed with customers at 1o:00 a.m. Tuesday.  According to a check-out clerk, "This place has been busy since I got here at 8:30 this morning." A customer …

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Two-Day Snow Storm Brings Cancellations

Several Canton events are cancelled due to the snow.

February's first snow storm is bringing cancellations galore. Tonight's Board of Selectmen meeting is cancelled, Temple Beth Abraham's Evening Minyan is cancelled, Temple Beth Abraham's religious education is cancelled, the library's Great Decisions Discussion is cancelled. The Canton Public Schools Kindergarten registration has been postponed until February 9, and the Canton Public Schools had an early release today.  All after-school sports and activities are also cancelled for today. This two-part storm is expected to bring up to 16 inches of snow to the Canton area, according to the National Weather Service. The winter storm warning is in effect through Thursday at 1:00 a.m. Today, Canton will see four to eight inches of snow with wind…

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Photo Gallery: No More Snow, Please

Highlights from neighborhood fun in Canton during the fourth snow-day of the season.

Dear Mother Nature: As much as we love the snow, can you please be kind to Canton for the rest of the winter? Two Nor'easters, one blizzard and two storms are enough for the year. We are in need of some sun and shovel-free days. Plus, there is no where to put the snow. We are snowed out! Much appreciated, Canton Patch

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Say It Ain't Snow!

Nor'easter arriving tonight and dumping another six to 10 inches on Canton.

Mother Nature is making this one tough winter. The state is preparing for Nor'easter number two of 2011 to bring another six to ten inches of snow to the Canton area Wednesday night through Thursday morning. The National Weather Service is predicting the snow to arrive after 3:00 p.m. today, with less than one inch accumulating during the day. But come tonight, the Nor'easter will bring a low temperature around 23 degrees with wind gusts up to 41 mph and dump up to ten inches of new snow. The snowfall should stop by about 11:00 a.m. Thursday and bring sunny skies with a high of 32 degrees. Leaving us all plenty of daylight hours to dig out, again. The real issue now, where to put the mounds of snow?

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Updated: Bitter Cold Hits Canton

Cold snap brings temps in the single digits.

Ready to move to Florida yet? With temperatures down to -7 degrees last night, today is not looking much better for the Canton area. Today's high temperature is a whopping 10 degrees, and the windchill will make it feel like a mere -24 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Canton Fire Chief Charles Doody said residents in need of assistance with finding a warm shelter, heat assistance or other services, in addition to calling 2-1-1, can also call the Canton Area Helpline at 781-828-6666. There is a slight chance of snow showers after midnight, according to the NWS. Get the layers ready to go for today. Or better yet, book your flight to some place warm and sunny! We could all appreciate a little mood booster after this cold …

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Sunny Skies Today, Bitter Cold for the Weekend

Today's weather created a messy morning and a clear, blue afternoon in Canton.

The afternoon sun and bright blue skies made for clearer roads and easier travel in Canton today, as plows took care of the white stuff early on in the day. Of course, the cleanup continued all day as folks dug out from the latest storm with shovels, snow-blowers and plows. With all this white stuff, the snow heaps are piling up around town. Luckily, the National Weather Service is not calling for anymore snow this weekend, just bitter cold temperatures. Saturday will see a wind chill of -1 degrees. Bundle up this weekend!

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