MASSACHUSETTS – Winter Storm Stella is expected to dump 12-18 inches in most places across Massachusetts Tuesday, with wind gusts of 40 miles per hour inland and 60 mph along the coast. You can see the most updated forecast here .

The storm is expected to start Tuesday around 6-7 a.m. and intensify over the next two hours. If things go as planned, you can kiss goodbye to school Tuesday (and Wednesday, too).

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