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Here's When Major New Storm Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Rain To Region Here's When Major New Storm Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Rain To Region
Here's When Major New Storm Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Rain To Region A new major winter storm that will make its way across the country will bring a mix of snow, sleet and rain to the region toward the end of the week. Tuesday, Feb. 1 will start out with clear skies on a cold and dry day a high temperature in the low 30s and wind-chill values between 5 and 15 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Clouds will increase during the day. Groundhog Day, Wednesday, Feb. 2 will be mostly cloudy with the high temperature climbing to 40 degrees. The storm system moving from the west to east will have the most significant impact on upstate New York and n…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Frigid Temps Causes Closures Of Some Western Mass Testing Sites COVID-19: Frigid Temps Causes Closures Of Some Western Mass Testing Sites
Covid-19: Frigid Temps Causes Closures Of Some Western Mass Testing Sites Frigid temperatures in Western Massachusetts have caused the closure of several COVID-19 testing sites. The sites, all in Hampden County, announced their closures after a wind chill advisory went into effect for the county from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, with temperatures expected in the low single digits. The sites closing include: AMR at the Eastfield Mall in Springfield The Holyoke Medical Center Auxiliary Conference Center Millside Park in Easthampton The RiverMills Senior Center in Chicopee In addition to the COVID-19 sites, more than 22 schools and community centers hav…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Snow Joke: Get Set For 'One Of The Longest, Coldest Winters' In Years, New Forecast Says Snow Joke: Get Set For 'One Of The Longest, Coldest Winters' In Years, New Forecast Says
Snow Joke: Get Set For 'One Of The Longest, Coldest Winters' In Years, New Forecast Says A brand-new forecast for the winter of 2021-22 is calling for a “season of shivers,” with “positively bone-chilling, below-average temperatures." It's in the 230th edition of the Old Farmer's Almanac, which says it has an 80-percent accuracy rate with its weather forecasts. “This coming winter could well be one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years,” Janice Stillman, editor of the Old Farmer’s Almanac, said. Most of the region will see a “cold, snowy” winter, according to the almanac's forecast graphic. (See the image above.) The Old Farmer's Almanac said it uses three scien…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Update: Expect A Polar Vortex, Snow, And Fierce Wind Over The Next 5 Days Update: Expect A Polar Vortex, Snow, And Fierce Wind Over The Next 5 Days
Update: Expect A Polar Vortex, Snow, And Fierce Wind Over The Next 5 Days Break out your best Bernie Sander's style knitted-mittens and extra-thick jackets, a polar vortex is about to descend on Massachusetts and much of New England. A blast of cold wind from Canada is expected to drop temperatures to as low as 20 degrees below 0. The oncoming polar vortex may also bring snow to Central and Western Massachusetts starting on Friday, Jan. 29. In these conditions, frostbite could start to form after 30 minutes outside. The National Weather Service has issued a “hazardous weather outlook” for the region between northern Connecticut and North Worcester County. The fo…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Chances Increase For Potentially Major Snowstorm To End January, Start February Chances Increase For Potentially Major Snowstorm To End January, Start February
Chances Increase For Potentially Major Snowstorm To End January, Start February The chances have increased for a potentially major snowstorm that will end the month of January and usher in February, bringing a half-foot or more of accumulation. The storm moving west to east is expected to arrive on Sunday, Jan. 31, and linger into Tuesday, Feb. 2. (See the first image above.) The National Weather Service in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Thursday morning, Jan. 28 that the storm could bring 6 or more inches of snow to the area late Sunday night into Tuesday.  'Strong Northeast winds, coastal flooding, and beach erosion will be po…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Will Snow Stick Around Long Enough For A White Christmas? Here's Latest Forecast Will Snow Stick Around Long Enough For A White Christmas? Here's Latest Forecast
Will Snow Stick Around Long Enough For A White Christmas? Here's Latest Forecast The stretch of frigid weather will last into the week, but will temperatures stay cold long enough to make for a White Christmas? "Road crews and property owners will need to stay vigilant and may need to apply ice-melting and anti-slip materials on a daily basis to keep streets, sidewalks, and parking lots safe for vehicles and pedestrians," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said. Related story - How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Throughout Region It will be continued cold on Friday, Dec. 18 with clouds giving way to afternoon sunshine and th…

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by Joe Lombardi