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

Coastal Flood Watch issued February 20 at 12:24PM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 12:24 PM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Minor to moderate coastal flooding possible. Flooding could be as deep as 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Eastern Massachusetts coast, including Cape Cod and the Islands. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed around high tides early Monday morning and again early Tuesday morning. Debris may wash onto coastal roads from wave action. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Significant beach erosion is likely.

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.

Coastal Flood Watch issued February 20 at 4:52PM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 4:52 PM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (3.5 to 12.9 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From early Monday morning through late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads may become impassable. Low lying areas and roads near Nantucket Harbor, including Easy Street, may experience pockets of shallow flooding less than one foot deep.

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 February 20 at 12:15PM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 12:15 PM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of more than 6 inches possible. * WHERE...South coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including Cape Cod and the Islands. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible at times and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 20 at 12:15PM EST until February 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 12:15 PM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 20 at 12:15PM EST until February 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 12:15 PM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.