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Winter storm watch issued ahead of Tuesday's nor'easter

A third nor'easter in two weeks is expected to dump at least a foot of snow in most parts of Massachusetts.

The storm is expected to start on Monday night, severely impacting overnight travel through both commutes on Tuesday.

Monday will start in the 20's with mainly clear skies until clouds begin to increase in the afternoon as well as the breezy winds out of the northeast ahead of the approaching storm. Highs will be around the 40's.

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The exact path of the storm will determine exactly how much snow we'll be seeing. The Boston 25 News Storm Tracker Weather Team will be monitoring this system closely as the pieces of the storm come together over the next 12 to 18 hours.

Right now 12 to 18 inches is possible across most of the region, where drier, fluffier snow is expected.

Parts of southern Massachusetts and the Cape may be getting wetter, heavier snow, which could lead to power outages.

Astronomically low tides this upcoming week mean a lesser chance of coastal flooding, but pockets of minor flooding and a splash over are likely during Tuesday's high tides.

High wind watch will also be in effect during Tuesday's storm, bringing potential blizzard-like conditions on the coast where 65 mph winds are expected.

Our forecast shows the bulk of the snow will be leaving the state on Tuesday night, but additional light accumulations will be possible, especially north and west of Boston on Wednesday.

Residents along the South Shore are still picking up the pieces after the last two nor'easters this month while bracing for yet another one.

Many were left without power and had major flooding and erosion issues due to the high tides.

On Sunday, the Recovery Resources Center in Marshfield was helping residents learn how the state can help them with the damage.

The American Red Cross and MEME are still aiding families find the resources they need to clean up after the last two storms.

The damage is expected to be even worse once the next nor'easter hits, which has prompted the Red Cross to bring in staff from out of state and preparing to open new shelters.

"When we know there's another storm coming, we want to make sure that we have fresh people ready to roll," said a Red Cross spokesperson.

Back to back nor'easters have made it hard for residents to keep their lights on, which is why many say they are not taking any chances with this next storm.

Residents in Danvers were stocking up on supplies on Sunday night in case power goes out again.

Generators were in high demand as those who went without power did not want to stand a chance to be stuck in the same predicament again.

Essex County representative Brad Hill says his district was hit especially hard by the recent lingering outages. While power has been restored to most of the area, he's hoping the widespread emergency repairs will last through what could be another big one.

Hill recommends that people inspect their properties for downed wires and stock up on non-perishable foods.

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