Melanie Black reports live from Boston on 17 inches of snow and ocean effect snow

Name: Melanie Black reports live from Boston on 17 inches of snow and ocean effect snow
Uploaded: 2026-01-26T12:50:57Z
Duration: 50 s
Description: Fox Weather Meteorologist Melanie Black reports live from Boston, where 17 inches of snow have fallen, marking the 9th snowiest day on record. She explains the phenomenon of 'ocean effect snow showers,' where cold air over relatively mild ocean waters creates a temperature gradient that continues to promote snowfall, with 3-5 inches still expected closer to the coast.

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Fox Weather Meteorologist Melanie Black reports live from Boston, where 17 inches of snow have fallen, marking the 9th snowiest day on record. She explains the phenomenon of 'ocean effect snow showers,' where cold air over relatively mild ocean waters creates a temperature gradient that continues to promote snowfall, with 3-5 inches still expected closer to the coast.