Boston may see up to 8 inches of snow

Schools in several communities, including Boston, are closed Friday due to the storm.CHECK LATEST SCHOOL CLOSINGSSnow may be heavy at times, falling at a rate of 1-2 inches per hour. This will lead to reduced visibility.The city of Boston may receive the brunt of the storm, with 4 to 8 inches expected.Download the WCVB weather appSnow totals will be lower along the coastal areas because of warmer air and later switchover from rain to snow. City officials said Boston Public Works will have at least 500 trucks pre-treating roads in the city by 6 a.m.Community centers will be open in Boston for families needing childcare.

Schools in several communities, including Boston, are closed Friday due to the storm.

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Snow may be heavy at times, falling at a rate of 1-2 inches per hour. This will lead to reduced visibility.

The city of Boston may receive the brunt of the storm, with 4 to 8 inches expected.

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Snow totals will be lower along the coastal areas because of warmer air and later switchover from rain to snow.

City officials said Boston Public Works will have at least 500 trucks pre-treating roads in the city by 6 a.m.

Community centers will be open in Boston for families needing childcare.