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Lower Updated Snow Totals For Mass; Gov. Healey Says Residents Should Prepare Emergency Kits Lower Updated Snow Totals For Mass; Gov. Healey Says Residents Should Prepare Emergency Kits
Lower Updated Snow Totals For Mass; Gov. Healey Says Residents Should Prepare Emergency Kits The National Weather Service said the winter storm expected to batter much of the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13, has taken a "southward shift," which could mean less snow for Massachusetts. Gov. Maura Healey has asked residents to prepare and take precautions anyway.  According to the latest prediction models, the northwestern portion of the state is now expected to receive to up 3 inches of snow, with a band running from the west through Springfield and up to Lawrence getting as much as 6 inches, according to forecasters. Worcester and Boston could receive 6 to 8 inches. …
'Dust Off Your Snow Shovels': Here's Latest On Pre-Valentine's Day Storm Taking Aim At Region 'Dust Off Your Snow Shovels': Here's Latest On Pre-Valentine's Day Storm Taking Aim At Region
'Dust Off Your Snow Shovels': Here's Latest On Pre-Valentine's Day Storm Taking Aim At Region An upcoming stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures will be followed by the potential for a pre-Valentine's Day winter storm early next week. Click here for a new, updated story - First Snowfall Projections Released For Pre-Valentine's Day Winter Storm "It may be time to dust off your snow shovels as a flip in the weather pattern could send a snowstorm over parts of the Midwest and Northeast just days after a spell of unusual warmth," according to AccuWeather.com. The system could start a "back to reality" shift to a weather pattern more typical of February. "While the Janua…
Updated Snow Predictions Show How Much Snow Coming To Eastern Mass This Weekend Updated Snow Predictions Show How Much Snow Coming To Eastern Mass This Weekend
Updated Snow Predictions Show How Much Snow Coming To Eastern Mass This Weekend The National Weather Service says Bay Staters should prepare to be blanketed by snow this weekend. As much as a foot is forecast to fall for most of Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 7.  On Thursday, the National Weather Service in Boston said a cold front moving into the region Thursday night and Friday is setting the stage for high winds and cold temperatures north of I-95. That precipitation will likely come in the form of snow — a lot of it.  A winter storm watch is in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday night. Heavy snow accumulations of 8-12 inches is possible north a…
Parts of Massachusetts Could See Up To Foot Of Snow As Major Storm Heads For Northeast Parts of Massachusetts Could See Up To Foot Of Snow As Major Storm Heads For Northeast
Parts of Massachusetts Could See Up To Foot Of Snow As Major Storm Heads For Northeast The first projected snowfall totals have been released for a potent coast-to-coast winter storm expected to hit the Northeast midway through the weekend. Click here for a new, updated story - Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Nears: These Spots Could See 18 Inches Snowfall is expected to begin overnight Saturday, Jan. 6 into Sunday, Jan. 7, according to the National Weather Service. Areas in the darker shade in the image above from AccuWeather.com are expected to see between 6 and 12 inches of snowfall, including parts of upstate New York, northern Connecticut and areas…
School Closings: List Grows As Nor'Easter To Bring Heavy Snows, High Winds School Closings: List Grows As Nor'Easter To Bring Heavy Snows, High Winds
School Closings: List Grows As Nor'Easter To Bring Heavy Snows, High Winds The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Central and Western Massachusetts on Monday, March 15, through Wednesday as a nor'easter will blanket the area with heavy snows and high winds.  Several schools have announced they will be closed on Tuesday.   The Berkshires Adams-Cheshire Regional School District Berkshire Hills Regional School District Central Berkshire Regional School District Farmington River Regional School District Gabriel Abbott Memorial School Hancock Regional School District Lee Public Schools Mount Greylock Regional School District North Ad…
New Snowfall Projections Released For Winter Storm Headed To Region New Snowfall Projections Released For Winter Storm Headed To Region
New Snowfall Projections Released For Winter Storm Headed To Region Click here for a new, updated story: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Winter Storm Headed To Region New snowfall projections have been released for a new winter storm headed to the region. The time frame for the system is Friday night, March 10 into Saturday, March 11, according to the National Weather Service. Much of the region is expected to see 1 to 3 inches of snowfall (shown in light blue in the image above from AccuWeather.com). Areas farther west could see 3 to 6 inches (Columbia blue) and 6 to 12 inches (blue). For New York City, Long Island, and coastal areas, a wint…
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast Projected Snowfall Totals Released For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast Updated story: New Snowfall Projections Released For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast Projected snowfall totals have been released for a new storm on track for the Northeast later this week. The time frame for the system is Friday night, March 10 into Saturday, March 11, according to the National Weather Service. Much of the region is expected to see 1 to 3 inches of snowfall (shown in light blue in the image above from AccuWeather.com). Areas farther west could see 3 to 6 inches (Columbia blue) and 6 to 12 inches (blue). Areas farther east, including Long Island, Connecticu…
Approaching Winter Storm Could Bring Snowfall To Northeast: Here's Projected Timing Approaching Winter Storm Could Bring Snowfall To Northeast: Here's Projected Timing
Approaching Winter Storm Could Bring Snowfall To Northeast: Here's Projected Timing New update: Projected Snowfall Totals Released For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast A brand-new storm on track for this week could bring accumulating snowfall to the Northeast. The time frame for the system is Friday night, March 10 into Saturday, March 11, according to the National Weather Service. "It is possible for accumulating snow to reach all the way to coastal areas of New Jersey, New York, and southern New England," AccuWeather Meteorologist Joseph Bauer said. Ahead of the expected arrival of the storm, the remainder of the workweek will be dry and breezy, the Nation…
Storm Scenarios: Final Track Will Determine What Parts Of Region Could See Wintry Mix Storm Scenarios: Final Track Will Determine What Parts Of Region Could See Wintry Mix
Storm Scenarios: Final Track Will Determine What Parts Of Region Could See Wintry Mix A new winter storm could bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain that could cause slippery travel conditions in parts of the region. The time frame for the system is late Monday night, March 6 into Tuesday morning, March 7, according to the National Weather Service. But its projected track is uncertain. One forecast model is taking it a bit farther west. (See the image above from AccuWeather.com.)  In those inland areas, 1 to 3 inches of snowfall is possible. Areas farther west could see 3 to 6 inches of accumulation. Another model has the system moving more to the east, meaning m…
Parking Bans In Effect For These Eastern Mass Towns Ahead Of Winter Weather Parking Bans In Effect For These Eastern Mass Towns Ahead Of Winter Weather
Parking Bans In Effect For These Eastern Mass Towns Ahead Of Winter Weather Massachusetts is facing the fallout of a "significant" winter storm that is causing communities to batten down the hatches and enact parking bans.  Between four and 11 inches of heavy snow, along with hazardous travel conditions, are expected in parts of eastern Massachusetts through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service Boston.  Winter storm watch upgraded to winter storm warning generally north of I-90 with the exception of northeastern MA east of I-95 where an advisory is in effect. Advisory also in effect for areas south of I90 and west of I495 away from the coast. …
Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm Headed To Northeast Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm Headed To Northeast
Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm Headed To Northeast Updated snowfall projections have been released for a new winter storm headed for the Northeast that will bring a mix of rain, sleet, and snowfall. The current projected time frame for possible snowfall is from Friday evening, March 3 into Saturday, March 4, the National Weather Service says. Precipitation is expected to start shortly after nightfall Friday, with sleet and snow inland. Areas near the coast could see heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and strong winds with gusts up to 45 miles per hour. The highest snowfall totals will be farther north and inland, mainly north…
Track Shifts For Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast: New Projected Snowfall Totals Track Shifts For Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast: New Projected Snowfall Totals
Track Shifts For Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast: New Projected Snowfall Totals The projected track has shifted for a new winter storm headed for the Northeast as an unsettled weather pattern arrives in the area. The current projected time frame for possible snowfall is from Friday evening, March 3 into Saturday, March 4, the National Weather Service says. Precipitation is expected to start as rainfall Friday afternoon, before changing over to a wintry mix and snow, especially in areas farther north and inland. Areas near the coast could see heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and strong winds with gusts up to 45 miles per hour. The highest snowfall totals will be&…
More To Come? New Winter Storm Could Be On Track For Later In Week More To Come? New Winter Storm Could Be On Track For Later In Week
More To Come? New Winter Storm Could Be On Track For Later In Week As snowfall lingers from the most potent storm of the season, forecasters are monitoring the potential for a new winter system on track for the region at week's end. The current projected time frame for possible snowfall is from late Friday morning, March 3 into Saturday, March 4, the National Weather Service says. Since the high temperature Friday will be in the upper 30s, rain could mix with snow at times in the afternoon, before a drop in temps overnight leads to the possibility of a changeover to all snow heading into Saturday morning. "A number of factors will come into play to d…
Here's Latest On New Storm System On Track For Northeast Here's Latest On New Storm System On Track For Northeast
Here's Latest On New Storm System On Track For Northeast A major winter storm on track for the Northeast will bring a mix of rain, sleet, and snow. Ahead of the midweek arrival of the system, showers are possible both Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 20 as well as Tuesday, Feb. 21, with some areas seeing a mix of snow and rain overnight Monday into Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. In areas where there is a wintry mix, precipitation will become all rain later in the morning Tuesday on a mostly cloudy day in which the high temperature rises to the mid 40s to low 50s. The storm is expected to arrive from west to east i…
Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts From Multi-Hazard Winter Storm Could Cause Power Outages Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts From Multi-Hazard Winter Storm Could Cause Power Outages
Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts From Multi-Hazard Winter Storm Could Cause Power Outages Damaging wind gusts triggered by a multi-hazard winter storm bringing rain, sleet, and snow could cause power outages in much of the Northeast. Precipitation from the storm, which is moving from west to east on Wednesday morning, Jan. 25, is expected to wind down shortly after daybreak on Thursday, Jan. 26, but strong wind gusts are expected to continue throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service. Generally, gusts will be around 30 miles per hour, but areas near the coast could see 40 mph gusts on Thursday. Wind speeds will increase Wednesday night with gusts of 30 m…
Thousands Without Power As Wintry Storm System Moves Through Massachusetts Thousands Without Power As Wintry Storm System Moves Through Massachusetts
Thousands Without Power As Wintry Storm System Moves Through Massachusetts Thousands of Massachusetts residents were in the dark as a wintry storm system dumping both rain and snow moved through the area on Monday, Jan. 23. A Winter Weather Advisory was in place for about half of the state while a Winter Storm Warning was in place for the other half until 5 p.m, the National Weather Service reports.  Snowfall totals, some up to five inches, were expected to be higher in the western parts of the state where a majority of power outages were reported as well.  Here are the latest snowfall amounts for the current storm through 11 am. The bulk of the snowfall so f…
Coast-To-Coast Winter Storm On Track For Northeast Coast-To-Coast Winter Storm On Track For Northeast
Coast-To-Coast Winter Storm On Track For Northeast Click here for a new, updated story: Timing Shifts For Cross-Country Winter Storm On Track For Northeast The chances have decreased that a quick-moving storm will bring accumulating snowfall this weekend, but a coast-to-coast system now brewing on the West Coast is next due to arrive in the Northeast. "A major storm that will swing onshore in California is the one to watch for trouble from snow and rain in the East by next weekend," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Joe Lundberg.  The current projected track for the storm would bring it to this region sometime on…
Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm
Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm Damaging wind gusts of 50 miles per hour will be the main threat in this region for a potent pre-Christmas storm accompanied by a cold front that will sweep through the Northeast and result in a dramatic drop in temperatures. The time frame for the storm is a period of approximately 24 hours from Thursday, Dec. 22 to Friday, Dec. 23. Heavy downpours could also lead to poor travel conditions, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Wednesday morning, Dec. 21. A total of between 2 to 3 inches or more of rainfall is possible. Millions…
Here's Time Frame For Winter-Like Storm Bringing Mix Of Sleet, Rain, Accumulating Snow Here's Time Frame For Winter-Like Storm Bringing Mix Of Sleet, Rain, Accumulating Snow
Here's Time Frame For Winter-Like Storm Bringing Mix Of Sleet, Rain, Accumulating Snow The first winter-like storm of the season will result in slick roadways in some spots in the region and up to a foot of snowfall in parts of upstate New York and northern New England. The time frame for the system is Tuesday evening, Nov. 15 into Wednesday morning, Nov. 16. For brand-new snowfall projections from AccuWeather.com, see the second image above: 1 to 3 inches (areas shown in Columbia blue),  3 to 6 inches (areas shown in darker blue),  6 to 12 inches (areas shown in Royal blue). Interior areas where there is a wintry mix overnight will see a change to plain rain…