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Snow, Rain May Make Roads Dangerous In Central, Western Mass: NWS Snow, Rain May Make Roads Dangerous In Central, Western Mass: NWS
Snow, Rain May Make Roads Dangerous In Central, Western Mass: NWS The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for most of Massachusetts for Friday, Jan. 6, as freezing rain overnight is expected to turn to snow by mid-morning, which could make driving conditions dicey.   Forecasters said most of western and central Massachusetts should expect a mix of snow and rain for most of the morning before cold air moves in from the north eliminating the rain. Most areas will receive an inch or more of snow, but higher elevations in Franklin, Worcester, and Middlesex counties could receive between two-to-five inches.  National Weather Service …

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by Josh Lanier
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Wintry Mix Causing Slick Travel, School Closures, Delays; Likely Path Of New Storm Predicted Wintry Mix Causing Slick Travel, School Closures, Delays; Likely Path Of New Storm Predicted
Wintry Mix Causing Slick Travel, School Closures, Delays; Likely Path Of New Storm Predicted A storm system bringing a mix of sleet and snow to the region is causing slick travel conditions and closures and delayed starts at many school districts. The quick-moving system started out as rain overnight Thursday morning, Jan. 20 before changing to sleet and snow just before daybreak as the temperature fell to around the freezing mark, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory until 1 p.m. Thursday. Generally, up to 2 inches of accumulation is expected by midday, with some areas, including central Long Island, expected to see around 3 inches. "Plan on s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Weather Alert: Storm Will Cause Messy Morning Commute; Here's Latest New Weather Alert: Storm Will Cause Messy Morning Commute; Here's Latest
New Weather Alert: Storm Will Cause Messy Morning Commute; Here's Latest A new storm system expected to bring accumulating snowfall and cause slick travel conditions will be followed by the potential for a major Nor'easter during an active weather pattern in the region. The quick-moving system should bring widespread snowfall overnight Wednesday into daybreak on Thursday morning, Jan. 20. (See the first image above.)  Generally, an inch or so of accumulation is expected by sunrise.  "A light snowfall accumulation could result in snow-covered and icy roads for the Thursday morning commute," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Wea…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 30 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Massachusetts Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 30 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Massachusetts
Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 30 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Massachusetts A potent, fast-moving storm will bring a mix of snow, significant icing, heavy rain, and damaging gusty winds is taking aim on the Northeast and Massachusetts. The time frame for the storm is after nightfall Sunday, Jan. 16 into Monday afternoon, Jan. 17 on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Central and Western Massachusetts from midnight to 7 a.m. Monday. After a frigid start with single-digit temperatures in the morning, Sunday's high will rebound in the afternoon and reach the low 30s, but strong winds will make it feel much cold, and clouds will…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Snowfall Projections Climb As Storm Slams Region, Causing School Closures, Hazardous Travel Snowfall Projections Climb As Storm Slams Region, Causing School Closures, Hazardous Travel
Snowfall Projections Climb As Storm Slams Region, Causing School Closures, Hazardous Travel Projected snowfall totals climbed again as a winter storm causing hazardous driving conditions and school closures throughout the Northeast has spread across the region. The storm system arrived late Thursday night, Jan. 6, and is expected to push off the East Coast by around midday Friday, Jan. 7. By 7 a.m. Friday, many areas had already reported seeing 6 inches of accumulations. In Columbia, Connecticut, located in Tolland County, 12 inches had already fallen by around daybreak Friday with the snow described as fluffy and picturesque. Travel has become very hazardous across all area road…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Disruptive Storm Taking Aim On Region Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Disruptive Storm Taking Aim On Region
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Disruptive Storm Taking Aim On Region New projected snowfall totals have increased for a winter storm that is threatening to make for a potentially hazardous morning commute. The time frame for the storm is overnight Thursday, Jan. 6, into Friday, Jan. 7. A general 3 to 5 inches of accumulation is now expected, including in areas as far south as New York City and Long Island, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook Statement released Thursday morning. (First image above.) "Plan on slippery road conditions," the statement said. "The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute." "Snowfall rates…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Quick-Moving Storm System Will Bring Wintry Mix, Freezing Rain To Region Quick-Moving Storm System Will Bring Wintry Mix, Freezing Rain To Region
Quick-Moving Storm System Will Bring Wintry Mix, Freezing Rain To Region Get set for another round of wintry weather. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect across the interior portions of the region from 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27 to 7 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 for most of the region, and until 10 a.m. Tuesday for northern Connecticut and Massachusetts. A light wintry mix could leave a glaze of ice in these areas, according to the National Weather Service. For New York City, Long Island, and coastal Westchester and Connecticut, where the advisory is not in effect, spotty light snow or sleet will become plain rain in the evening, the weather service said. There will b…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Snow More! Here's How Much New Accumulation To Expect From Two-Day System Snow More! Here's How Much New Accumulation To Expect From Two-Day System
Snow More! Here's How Much New Accumulation To Expect From Two-Day System It's not over yet. Periods of light snow will continue from the morning through the afternoon on Friday, Feb. 19 before the long-duration storm system finally winds down.  Additional snowfall on Friday will generally be 1 to 2 inches with some localized amounts. of 3 inches, the National Weather Service said in a statement released Friday morning.  There will also be mixed precipitation, with ice accumulations of a light glaze also possible. "Plan on slippery road conditions," the statement said. "Hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute." …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Watch: New Snowfall, Timing Projections Released For Two-Day Event Storm Watch: New Snowfall, Timing Projections Released For Two-Day Event
Storm Watch: New Snowfall, Timing Projections Released For Two-Day Event Brand-new snowfall projections have increased for a long-duration storm that will last over the span of parts of two days. The storm will arrive from west to east starting Thursday morning, Feb. 18, and continuing into Friday afternoon, Feb. 19, with the potential for moderate to heavy snowfall and a brief wintry mix, the National Weather Service said. Widespread 3 to 5 inches is forecast by Thursday night, with an additional 1 to 3 inches possible tonight into Friday, for a total of 4 to 8 inches, the National Weather Service said in a statement issued Thursday morning. For bran…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Who Got The Most Snow? Snowfall Totals In Central, Western, Berkshire, MA Who Got The Most Snow? Snowfall Totals In Central, Western, Berkshire, MA
Who Got The Most Snow? Snowfall Totals In Central, Western, Berkshire, MA A passing Nor'Easter left about 3-17 inches of snow across the region with snowfall totals varying greatly in communities all over Central or Western Massachusetts. The National Weather Service has put a winter weather advisory into place until Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 4 p.m. Before the late afternoon, people can expect to see light snow showers and pockets of freezing drizzle. A glaze of ice developing on top of the snow is possible. Wind gusts may reach as fast as 40 mph. Below are snowfall totals from the Monday, Feb. 1 winter storm. The totals are reported as inches are as of 8 a.m. Tuesday,…

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by Kristin Palpini