Station Name: SHAWSHEEN RIVER AT HANSCOM FIELD NEAR BEDFORD, MA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 131 feet

Nearest Address:
Grenier St
Bedford, MA 01730
Middlesex County

GPS Coordinates: 42.46703909, -71.2722795

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 12:33AM EST until January 26 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:33 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 13 and 19 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 8 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:24PM EST until January 26 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:24 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. * WHERE...Much of southern New England. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 8 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult due to low visibility and snow covered roads.

Consider delaying all travel during the storm. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 24 at 12:28AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:28 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:00 PM

...WINTER STORM LIKELY LATE SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 12 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, west central, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall and periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 12:39PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:39 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 AM

...SIGNIFICANT SNOWSTORM LATE SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The potential exists for snowbands that will bring periods of locally heavy snowfall, which will lead to rapid snow accumulations and extremely dangerous travel conditions. Significant snowfall and periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.