It is predicted that sea levels in Boston could rise to more than 10 feet by the end of this century, meaning that about 30% of Boston would be underwater. If high levels of greenhouse gases continue to be released into the atmosphere, the seas could end up rising to about 37 feet by 2200. Because of the melting ice on the South Pole, the gravitational pull on the ocean, and gradual sinking of land in the Northeast, Boston is likely to experience 25% more increase in sea levels than other parts of the planet.
By 2070 the temperatures in Boston could rise over 90 degrees for 90 days instead of the normal 11 days now. Sea surface temperatures off the coast of New England right now are higher than ever, 11.5C (21F) warmer than normal in some locations.
Global Warming can cause ocean temperatures to rise, which means that more water is evaporated into the air causing more percipitation. This results in extreme weather such as heavy storms and nor'easters. But such changes in percipitation could mean that the annual snowfall decreases by 50%. The extreme amount of snow that Boston has been experiencing over the past few years is proof that the ocean temperatures are continuing to rise.
