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Thousands Without Power As Snow Blankets Parts Of Western Mass

As much as a foot of snow has fallen in parts of Western Massachusetts on Friday, Dec. 16, with more on the way. But along with the beautiful views come traffic issues and power outages. 

Large portions of western Massachusetts are covered in several inches of snow Friday, Dec. 16, with more on the way.

Large portions of western Massachusetts are covered in several inches of snow Friday, Dec. 16, with more on the way.

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The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) lists more than 3,000 power outages in pockets across the state, with most reported in the west, where snow is at its heaviest. With more snow forecast to fall throughout the day and into Saturday, those numbers could increase. 

Click here to see an updated map of power outages across Massachusetts. 

Snow is expected to continue to fall throughout the night and into tomorrow, forecasters said. Western portions of Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden counties are under a winter storm advisory until Saturday, along with all of Berkshire County. 

Though, areas with lower elevations have gotten rain. 

State Department of Transportation crews are plowing and salting roads to keep them clear and safe. But it's a good idea to check Mass511 before venturing out to know of trouble spots or any incidents. 

According to WWLP, Rowe received 13 inches of snow Friday afternoon, the most in Massachusetts. Plainfield and Chester are digging out from under 12 inches. 

Have weather photos? Send them to jlanier@dailyvoice.com, and we'll publish our favorite ones. Just include your name, who's in the image, and where you took the picture. 

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