Station Name: BOSTON 16 NM East of Boston, MA
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Scituate, MA
Plymouth County

GPS Coordinates: 42.346, -70.651

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 6:04AM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 6:04 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Much of Southern New England except for the Berkshires, northern hills of Worcester County, as well as Cape Cod and the Islands. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 11:21AM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 11:21 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Coastal Flood Watch issued January 29 at 11:36AM EST until February 2 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 11:36 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Moderate coastal flooding is possible around high tide. Water could be as deep as 1 to 2 feet. * WHERE...Eastern Massachusetts coast, including Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard, and Nantucket. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Vehicles left in flood prone areas may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Debris may wash onto coastal roads from large breaking waves. Significant beach and dune erosion is likely, especially in those areas that have been made more vulnerable from recent storms.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 12:28PM EST until February 2 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 12:28 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 inches or more possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 11:21AM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 11:21 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Barnstable MA County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 6:04AM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 6:04 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 20 and 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...The eastern slopes of the Berkshires, northern Worcester County and northwest Middlesex County in Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 11:21AM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 11:21 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 24 below expected. * WHERE...Northern Worcester MA, Northern Middlesex MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampden MA, and Western Hampshire MA Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 6:04AM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 6:04 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Bristol RI County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.