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Small Craft Advisory 143, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 12, 2016

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this small craft advisory at Dec 12, 2016, 9:51 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 12, 2016, 3:56 PM EST. It was in force for 19 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 12, 2016, 9:51 AM EST (14:51 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 12, 2016, 3:56 PM EST
Expired
Dec 13, 2016, 10:36 AM EST
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

544 
WHUS71 KBOX 121451
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
951 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

ANZ233-234-122300-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-161213T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-161212T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.161213T0000Z-161213T1200Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
951 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY. A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN
EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ237-122300-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-161213T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-161212T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.161213T0000Z-161213T1400Z/
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
951 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY. A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN
EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST TUESDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ235-122300-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-161213T1700Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-161212T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.161213T0000Z-161213T1700Z/
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
951 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY. A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN
EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST TUESDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-122300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-161213T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
951 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT. SEAS 8 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ254-122300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-161213T0300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
951 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ232-121800-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-161212T1800Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
951 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  35 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-122300-
/O.CON.KBOX.GL.W.0050.161213T0000Z-161213T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
951 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-122300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-161213T1700Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
951 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.
  SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ236-122300-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-161213T0000Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
951 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

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WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BOSTON

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932 
WHUS71 KBOX 122056
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
356 PM EST MON DEC 12 2016

ANZ250-130500-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.161212T2056Z-161213T1600Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0050.161213T0000Z-161213T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
356 PM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ254-130500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-161213T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.161212T2056Z-161213T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
356 PM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-130500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-161213T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.161212T2056Z-161213T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
356 PM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ251-130500-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.161212T2056Z-161213T1600Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0050.161213T0000Z-161213T1200Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
356 PM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ236-130500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-161213T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.161213T0200Z-161213T1100Z/
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
356 PM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
TUESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ232-130500-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.161212T2056Z-161213T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-
356 PM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ230-130500-
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.161213T0200Z-161213T1100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-
356 PM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
TUESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-130500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-161213T1600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
356 PM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ233>235-237-130500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.161212T2056Z-161213T1600Z/
VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
356 PM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

FOR THE LATEST UPDATES...PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BOSTON

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NOCERA
804 
WHUS71 KBOX 130322
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1022 PM EST MON DEC 12 2016

ANZ250-254-131130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.000000T0000Z-161213T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
1022 PM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-131130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.000000T0000Z-161213T1600Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1022 PM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-131130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-161213T1600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1022 PM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ251-131130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.000000T0000Z-161213T1600Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1022 PM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-131130-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.000000T0000Z-161213T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
1022 PM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-131100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.000000T0000Z-161213T1100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
1022 PM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

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595 
WHUS71 KBOX 130906
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
406 AM EST TUE DEC 13 2016

ANZ230-236-131015-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.000000T0000Z-161213T1100Z/
BOSTON HARBOR-NARRAGANSETT BAY-
406 AM EST TUE DEC 13 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY.

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED AND WILL REMAIN BELOW 25 KNOTS THROUGH THE
DAY. 

$$

ANZ250-254-131715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.000000T0000Z-161213T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
406 AM EST TUE DEC 13 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-131715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.000000T0000Z-161213T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
406 AM EST TUE DEC 13 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  25 KT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ231-131600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-161213T1600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
406 AM EST TUE DEC 13 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ251-131600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.000000T0000Z-161213T1600Z/
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
406 AM EST TUE DEC 13 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 
  KT. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-131600-
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.000000T0000Z-161213T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
406 AM EST TUE DEC 13 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  30 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

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495 
WHUS71 KBOX 131536
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1036 AM EST TUE DEC 13 2016

ANZ250-254>256-132100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.000000T0000Z-161213T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SW.Y.0024.161213T1536Z-161213T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT
TO 20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
1036 AM EST TUE DEC 13 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM
EST THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE
EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID
SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING
WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK
MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED.
REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-251-131645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0143.000000T0000Z-161213T1600Z/
NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-
BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
1036 AM EST TUE DEC 13 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY.

WINDS AND SEAS HAVE SUBSIDED.

$$

ANZ231-131645-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-161213T1600Z/
CAPE COD BAY-
1036 AM EST TUE DEC 13 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY.

WINDS AND SEAS HAVE SUBSIDED.

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Dec 12, 8:51 AM EST, 1 hour earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 12, 8:51 AM EST, 1 hour before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Taunton MA
851 AM EST Mon Dec 12 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
Secondary low pressure near Newport Rhode Island this morning moves
northeast today with rain and snow quickly ending late this
morning and early afternoon. Low pressure likely passes far
enough southeast of our region late Wednesday into Wednesday night
to keep us dry, but will still need to watch it. Otherwise, the
main story will be an arctic outbreak later Thursday into Friday.
While scattered snow showers may accompany this front, the
greatest impact will be the potential for dangerously cold wind
chills early Friday morning. The arctic air should be short-lived,
as much milder air moves in for this weekend. Another storm may
bring another period of some snow/ice changing to rain Saturday,
which may persist into Sunday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...

850 AM update...

Dropped the Winter Weather Advisory across northeast MA as
southeast winds have resulted in above freezing temps and ptype of
all rain. Otherwise forecast remains in tact.

All snow is confined to northwest MA per latest observations and
CC from dual pol radar. Back edge of snow is across the NY/Western
New England border and moving rapidly eastward. This is the
leading edge of the dry slot which races eastward across the area
15z-18z from west to east. The exception will be along the south
coast where deep layer moisture lingers with rain continuing into
the early afternoon.

Surface obs indicate secondary low near Newport, RI resulting in
warm sector airmass over Cape Cod and the Islands with temps now
in the upper 40s and low 50s! Mesoanalysis shows impressive
pressure falls just east of Cape Cod on the order of 7mb over the
past 3 hrs. This will result in secondary low racing eastward into
Cape Cod Bay and then Gulf of ME by afternoon. This will result in
surface winds shifting to the WNW. This will promote drying from
top down with gradual clearing from west to east with clouds
lingering the longest across Cape Cod and the Islands. Earlier
discussion below.

*** Snow and ice continues to change to rain this morning ***

Previous discussion...

The overrunning precip that brought light SN across much of the
region during the early overnight hours has ended. As secondary
low pres continues to develop well to the S, stronger LLJ
continues to move ENE from portions of PA and S New York. In fact
noting VWP from area radars already supporting winds toward 50 kt,
and this shifts into S New England, it will reinforce the light to
moderate SN. This LLJ is also coincident with a region of better
omega within the snow growth regime which will linger through at
least 12Z, noting on webcams and early AM social media reports
that moderate SN is already occurring across CT and W MA. As this
overspreads the region, with still as much as 0.50 inches QPF,
another 1-4 inches of snowfall can be expected with the highest
where it remains SN the longest, primarily through NW MA. This
change over to rain is due to the LLJ also bringing about
significant warming through H92.

Therefore, will maintain current Winter Wx Warnings and Advisories
as they stand, as the bulk of the snowfall will occur through mid
morning. Rain already has already begun to move inland of the S
coast, as WST/HYA/UUU are already changing over as of 3AM local.
This will continue to move N. However, as was a concern, SFC temps
are colder than initially forecast suggesting the changeover will
be slower and with an area of FZRA through CT/RI and central MA.
This supports the thinking of maintaining Advisories/Warnings as
they stand.

Am also somewhat concerned about a period of heavy rainfall
across mainly the S coast of RI and MA between 11Z-15Z. Noting a
spike in K and TT values corresponding to period of PWATs nearing
1.0 inches and modest mid lvl lapse rates near 7.0c/km. Not
expecting much in the way of impact, but it could promote some
localized urban flooding particularly across the I-195 corridor.

As the secondary low pres gains further strength and slides NE
through the morning, noting good dry slot to the W which shall
invade from mid morning into early afternoon, cutting off the
moisture rapidly from NW to SE, bringing area RA/SN to a rapid
end. Even some clearing is likely before sunset this evening as
temps increase into the low-mid 40s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 AM TUESDAY/...

Overnight conditions will trend toward drying and clearing across
all locations thanks to a mix of strong CAA and drying ahead of a
nose of high pres from the SW. Strong pres gradient between this
and deepening low pres will yield breezes continuing through the
overnight hours. In fact, some gusts 20-30 mph are likely at
times, especially near the shoreline. In spite of the clearing the
wind induced by this pres gradient will keep temps from falling
off too significantly. Looking at Mins mainly in the mid 20s to
low 30s.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...

Highlights...

* Probably dry late Wed/Wed night but will need to watch low pressure
* Arctic cold front may bring scattered snow showers Thu/Thu night
* Bitterly cold/windy late Thu night/Fri am: Near record low temps
* Wind Chills between 15 and 25 below zero poss late Thu night/Fri am
* Much milder next weekend with some snow/ice changing to rain

Details...

Tuesday...

Low pressure across the Maritimes will continue to move away from
our region, while a modest high pressure moves off the mid Atlantic
coast. This combination should result in mainly dry weather and near
normal temperatures.

Wednesday and Wednesday night...

Odds favor mainly dry weather continuing, but will still need to
watch a low pressure expected to develop off the mid Atlantic coast.
GFS ensemble solutions now keep this low pressure far enough to our
south where it should not have a direct impact on our weather.
However, there could be an inverted trough and a mid level shortwave
that will. Greatest risk for precipitation would be across southeast
MA.

Thursday and Friday...

Guidance has been signaling another arctic outbreak for a few days,
now. The latest models are no different. The core of the bitterly
cold air appears to be late Thursday night into Friday morning.
Gusty northwest winds should result in wind chills of -15 to -25
degrees.

In addition, the surge of arctic air may generate enough instability
to trigger some snow showers. Sufficient moisture will be the
limiting factor. Any snow showers would be more likely towards the
coasts, and over the ocean.

Saturday and Sunday...

Arctic high pressure moves offshore early Saturday. This opens the
path for a low pressure to move northeast through the Great Lakes
into southeast Canada. With this low pressure staying to our west,
southern New England should see of overrunning precipitation.
Initially, it will be cold enough for all snow. Eventually, a
transition to rain would be favored, as the warm air advection
continues.

While this has been a persistent signal, it's still too early to get
caught up in the details, particularly the timing of this potential
transition. It's possible the track of this low pressure could
change, which would have a drastic impact on the expected
precipitation type.

&&

.AVIATION /14Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Through tonight...

Through 15Z this morning...High confidence in trends, moderate
confidence in timing. Widespread -SN will gradually transition to
a mix of RASN, and then to all RA from SE to NW through 15Z. This
will keep conditions mainly at IFR, although periodic MVFR is also
possible. Snow accumulations range from between 1.0 inch to as
much as 4-6 inches in extreme NW MA, so expect some snow on
runways before change occurs. At the transition from SN to RA,
brief period of FZRA is also possible. Trends are expected, but
timing may be a bit off in TAFs.

After 15Z into this evening...High confidence in trends, but lower
confidence in timing. Gradual improvement with remnant RA and SN
ending rapidly from NW to SE between 15Z and 18Z this afternoon.
Some clearing even possible after 18Z. Mainly VFR with clearing.
Winds increase out of the W as conditions improve, with gusts
20-25 kt possible at times by late afternoon.

Tonight...High confidence.
Mainly VFR with W winds mainly 10-15 kt, although near shore
locations may maintain gusts 20-25 kt.

KBOS TAF...High confidence trends. No significant timing changes
form earlier TAF. Lower confidence in timing. Snow begins 02-04z
changing to rain 09z-10z Mon.

KBDL TAF...High confidence trends. Lower confidence in timing.
Snow changes to rain between 09z to 11z with a brief period of
FZRA possible during the transition.

Outlook /Tuesday through Friday/...

Tuesday...High confidence. Winds and seas gradually diminish. Small
Craft Advisories will likely need to continue for some of the waters
through the morning. With Gale Warnings in effect for most of these
waters already, will not issue those Small Craft Advisories at this
time.

Tuesday Night and Wednesday...High confidence.  Weak pressure
gradient should keep winds and seas below Small Craft Advisory
thresholds.

Thursday through Friday...Moderate confidence. An arctic cold front
crosses the region Thursday. This should result in strong gale force
wind gusts of 35 to 45 knots later Thursday into Friday. The period
of strongest winds should be late Thursday night into early Friday
morning. There is a low risk for wind gusts to storm force.

Scattered snow showers over the waters may reduce vsbys for
mariners, at times. Despite relatively mild ocean water
temperatures, there is a possibility for some light to moderate
freezing spray Thursday night into Friday morning. Still working out
the details. The greatest risk still appears to be across the near
shore waters, at this time.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels.

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Short Term /through Tonight/...High confidence in trends, lower
confidence in exact timing.

Initial ESE winds will begin to gust 25-35 kt this morning,
yielding the need for Gales. However, with winds shifting the W
later, another round of Gale force gusts is likely, mainly between
30-40 kt. Gale warnings have been issued for all outer waters,
with small craft advisories for the bays/sounds (except Nantucket
sounds). These will linger into the overnight hours. Otherwise,
seas increase through the day peaking between 6-8 ft by the
evening hours. Some rain/fog early today will yield low vsbys.

Outlook /Tuesday through Friday/...

Monday night and Tuesday...High confidence.  Westerly small craft
wind gusts of 20 to 30 knots in the cold air advection pattern
behind departed low pressure lifting into the Canadian Maritimes.

Wednesday...Moderate to high confidence.  Weak pressure gradient
should keep winds/seas below small craft advisory thresholds.

Thursday and Friday...Moderate to high confidence.  Arctic cold
front crosses the region Thursday.  This should result in strong
Gale force wind gusts of 35 to 45 knots later Thursday into Friday.
Strongest of those winds late Thu night into early Friday morning.
Even a low risk of brief wind gusts near storm force as bitterly
cold air moves over the relatively mild ocean.  Scattered snow
showers over the waters may reduce vsbys for mariners at times.
Lastly, despite relatively mild ocean water temperatures guidance
is depicting the risk for some light to moderate freezing spray
late Thu night/early Fri am with arctic airmass. Will have to see
if this materializes, but greatest risk will be across our near
shore waters given current SST.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
There remains the minor threat for some splashover on Nantucket
this morning. The later tide timing at 9 AM will allow for better
swell building leading up. Some risk for splashover and minor
coastal flooding.

Permitted the other coastal flood statement to expire along the
south coast of MA and RI, as the time of the morning high tide has
passed.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Winter Weather Advisory until 1 PM EST this afternoon for
     CTZ002-003.
MA...Winter Weather Advisory until 1 PM EST this afternoon for
     MAZ003>006-009>012-026.
     Winter Storm Warning until 1 PM EST this afternoon for MAZ002-
     008.
RI...None.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 1 PM EST this afternoon for ANZ232.
     Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EST Tuesday for ANZ233-234.
     Small Craft Advisory until noon EST Tuesday for ANZ231-235.
     Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for ANZ236.
     Small Craft Advisory until 9 AM EST Tuesday for ANZ237.
     Gale Warning from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday for
     ANZ250-251.
     Gale Warning until 10 PM EST this evening for ANZ254>256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Belk/Doody
NEAR TERM...Belk/Nocera/Doody
SHORT TERM...Doody
LONG TERM...Belk
AVIATION...Belk/Doody
MARINE...Belk/Doody
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 12, 5:06 AM EST, 4 hours 45 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
506 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

MAZ002-008-131015-
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
506 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHWESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   WINTER STORM WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY...

AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THE REGION THURSDAY. THIS WILL
RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR BITTERLY COLD WIND CHILLS OF 15 TO 25
BELOW ZERO LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING. IN ADDITION...
A PERIOD OF NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO 50 MPH THURSDAY NIGHT
INTO FRIDAY MORNING. THIS MAY REQUIRE THE ISSUANCE OF BOTH WIND
AND WIND CHILL HEADLINES.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

CTZ002>004-MAZ003>007-009>012-014-026-131015-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-
NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-
EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
506 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT...CENTRAL
MASSACHUSETTS...NORTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND MOST OF WESTERN
MASSACHUSETTS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY...

AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THE REGION THURSDAY. THIS WILL
RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR BITTERLY COLD WIND CHILLS OF 15 TO 25
BELOW ZERO LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING. IN ADDITION...
A PERIOD OF NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO 50 MPH THURSDAY NIGHT
INTO FRIDAY MORNING. THIS MAY REQUIRE THE ISSUANCE OF BOTH WIND
AND WIND CHILL HEADLINES.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

MAZ015>024-RIZ002>008-131015-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
506 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR BOSTON AND SOUTHEASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...AND ALL OF RHODE ISLAND EXCEPT NORTHWESTERN RHODE
ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY...

AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THE REGION THURSDAY. THIS WILL
RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR BITTERLY COLD WIND CHILLS OF 15 TO 25
BELOW ZERO LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING. IN ADDITION...
A PERIOD OF NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO 50 MPH THURSDAY NIGHT
INTO FRIDAY MORNING. THIS MAY REQUIRE THE ISSUANCE OF BOTH WIND
AND WIND CHILL HEADLINES.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

MAZ013-RIZ001-131015-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
506 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR WESTERN NORFOLK COUNTY AND
NORTHWESTERN RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY...

AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THE REGION THURSDAY. THIS WILL
RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR BITTERLY COLD WIND CHILLS OF 15 TO 25
BELOW ZERO LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING. IN ADDITION...
A PERIOD OF NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO 50 MPH THURSDAY NIGHT
INTO FRIDAY MORNING. THIS MAY REQUIRE THE ISSUANCE OF BOTH WIND
AND WIND CHILL HEADLINES.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

ANZ254>256-131015-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND
NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO
20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
506 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE SOUTHEASTERN OUTER
MASSACHUSETTS AND OUTER RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY...

THERE IS A HIGH PROBABILITY OF STRONG GALE FORCE NORTHWEST WIND
GUSTS LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY. IN FACT...THERE IS EVEN A LOW
RISK FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT AND EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.

ALSO...THERE IS A LOW RISK FOR A PERIOD OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING MAINLY ACROSS OUR ADJACENT
NEAR SHORE WATERS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ250-251-131015-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
506 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR ASTERN MASSACHUSETTS
COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY...

THERE IS A HIGH PROBABILITY OF STRONG GALE FORCE NORTHWEST WIND
GUSTS LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY. IN FACT...THERE IS EVEN A LOW
RISK FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT AND EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.

ALSO...THERE IS A LOW RISK FOR A PERIOD OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING MAINLY ACROSS OUR ADJACENT
NEAR SHORE WATERS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230-231-233>237-131015-
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
506 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS
AND RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY...

THERE IS A HIGH PROBABILITY OF STRONG GALE FORCE NORTHWEST WIND
GUSTS LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY. IN FACT...THERE IS EVEN A LOW
RISK FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT AND EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.

ALSO...THERE IS A LOW RISK FOR A PERIOD OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING MAINLY ACROSS OUR ADJACENT
NEAR SHORE WATERS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ232-131015-
NANTUCKET SOUND-
506 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NANTUCKET SOUND.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY...

THERE IS A HIGH PROBABILITY OF STRONG GALE FORCE NORTHWEST WIND
GUSTS LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY. IN FACT...THERE IS EVEN A LOW
RISK FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT AND EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.

ALSO...THERE IS A LOW RISK FOR A PERIOD OF MODERATE FREEZING SPRAY
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING MAINLY ACROSS OUR ADJACENT
NEAR SHORE WATERS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 12, 6:47 AM EST, 3 hours 4 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
647 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0403 AM     SNOW             FALL RIVER              41.70N  71.16W
12/12/2016  M1.0 INCH        BRISTOL            MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0408 AM     SNOW             HATFIELD                42.37N  72.61W
12/12/2016  M2.5 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0408 AM     SNOW             DORHCHESTER             99.99N 999.99W
12/12/2016  M1.1 INCH        SUFFOLK            MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0414 AM     SNOW             NORTHAMPTON             42.33N  72.64W
12/12/2016  M1.9 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0415 AM     SNOW             DORCHESTER              42.28N  71.08W
12/12/2016  M1.1 INCH        SUFFOLK            MA   PUBLIC

0416 AM     SNOW             ACUSHNET                41.68N  70.91W
12/12/2016  M1.1 INCH        BRISTOL            MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0421 AM     SNOW             CHICOPEE                42.18N  72.57W
12/12/2016  M1.5 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

0421 AM     SNOW             CHICOPEE                42.15N  72.61W
12/12/2016  M1.5 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   MEDIA

            MEDIA

0424 AM     SNOW             LUDLOW                  42.16N  72.48W
12/12/2016  M2.5 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0425 AM     SNOW             ARLINGTON               42.42N  71.16W
12/12/2016  M1.2 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0430 AM     SNOW             SPENCER                 42.24N  71.99W
12/12/2016  M2.5 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0431 AM     SNOW             DRACUT                  42.67N  71.30W
12/12/2016  M2.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0434 AM     SNOW             WEST WARWICK            41.71N  71.52W
12/12/2016  M1.0 INCH        KENT               RI   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0449 AM     SNOW             HOPKINTON               42.23N  71.52W
12/12/2016  M3.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0500 AM     SNOW             NNW STAFFORDVILLE       42.00N  72.26W
12/12/2016  M2.0 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0511 AM     SNOW             LEXINGTON               42.45N  71.22W
12/12/2016  M1.6 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   NONE

0513 AM     SNOW             SOUTH NATICK            42.27N  71.32W
12/12/2016  M1.8 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0515 AM     SNOW             SOUTH HADLEY            42.27N  72.57W
12/12/2016  M4.0 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   PUBLIC

0515 AM     SNOW             WESTFIELD               42.14N  72.76W
12/12/2016  M4.0 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   PUBLIC

0515 AM     SNOW             NORTH FOSTER            41.83N  71.75W
12/12/2016  M1.6 INCH        PROVIDENCE         RI   CO-OP OBSERVER

0515 AM     SNOW             SOUTHAMPTON             42.23N  72.73W
12/12/2016  M3.5 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   PUBLIC

0515 AM     SNOW             BLANDFORD               42.18N  72.93W
12/12/2016  M3.0 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   PUBLIC

0515 AM     SNOW             WARE                    42.25N  72.25W
12/12/2016  M2.5 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   PUBLIC

0515 AM     SNOW             CHICOPEE                42.18N  72.57W
12/12/2016  M3.0 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   PUBLIC

0515 AM     SNOW             PLAINFIELD              42.52N  72.92W
12/12/2016  M3.5 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   PUBLIC

0515 AM     SNOW             HUNTINGTON              42.24N  72.88W
12/12/2016  M3.0 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   PUBLIC

0515 AM     SNOW             BERNARDSTON             42.67N  72.55W
12/12/2016  M3.0 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   PUBLIC

0515 AM     SNOW             RUSSELL                 42.18N  72.85W
12/12/2016  M4.0 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   PUBLIC

0521 AM     SNOW             STAFFORDVILLE           41.99N  72.26W
12/12/2016  M2.0 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   NONE

0521 AM     SNOW             ONSET                   41.74N  70.66W
12/12/2016  M1.0 INCH        PLYMOUTH           MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0522 AM     SNOW             LUDLOW                  42.16N  72.48W
12/12/2016  M3.2 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0524 AM     SNOW             TOLLAND                 41.87N  72.37W
12/12/2016  M2.0 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0524 AM     SNOW             DRACUT                  42.67N  71.30W
12/12/2016  M2.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0528 AM     SNOW             STAFFORDVILLE           41.99N  72.26W
12/12/2016  M2.0 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   COOP OBSERVER

            COOP OBSERVER

0530 AM     SNOW             NORWOOD                 42.19N  71.20W
12/12/2016  M1.6 INCH        NORFOLK            MA   NWS EMPLOYEE

0530 AM     SNOW             LUNENBURG               42.59N  71.72W
12/12/2016  M2.2 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0536 AM     SNOW             CHELMSFORD              42.60N  71.37W
12/12/2016  M2.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0537 AM     SNOW             OXFORD                  42.12N  71.87W
12/12/2016  M2.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0540 AM     SNOW             OXFORD                  42.12N  71.87W
12/12/2016  M2.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0541 AM     SNOW             BURLINGTON              42.50N  71.20W
12/12/2016  M1.4 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0542 AM     SNOW             BURLINGTON              42.50N  71.20W
12/12/2016  M1.8 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0544 AM     SNOW             MONSON                  42.10N  72.32W
12/12/2016  M1.6 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0545 AM     SNOW             SHELBURNE               42.59N  72.69W
12/12/2016  M3.0 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   GENERAL PUBLIC

            GENERAL PUBLIC

0545 AM     SNOW             3 NNW WEST HARTFORD     41.80N  72.78W
12/12/2016  M1.6 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0546 AM     SNOW             DORCHESTER              42.30N  71.07W
12/12/2016  M1.4 INCH        SUFFOLK            MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0548 AM     SNOW             HOPKINTON               42.23N  71.52W
12/12/2016  M3.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0551 AM     SNOW             WOODSTOCK               41.95N  71.97W
12/12/2016  M1.8 INCH        WINDHAM            CT   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0556 AM     SNOW             FRAMINGHAM              42.28N  71.42W
12/12/2016  M2.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0556 AM     SNOW             LEXINGTON               42.45N  71.22W
12/12/2016  M1.8 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   NONE

0600 AM     SNOW             1 SW EAST KILLINGLY     41.84N  71.84W
12/12/2016  M1.3 INCH        WINDHAM            CT   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0600 AM     SNOW             AGAWAM                  42.07N  72.62W
12/12/2016  M3.5 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0600 AM     SNOW             LEXINGTON               42.45N  71.22W
12/12/2016  M2.1 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0600 AM     SNOW             4 SSW WILBRAHAM         42.09N  72.47W
12/12/2016  M1.5 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0600 AM     SNOW             1 S NORTH SMITHFIELD    41.95N  71.55W
12/12/2016  M1.3 INCH        PROVIDENCE         RI   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0602 AM     SNOW             BURRILLVILLE            41.92N  71.72W
12/12/2016  M2.0 INCH        PROVIDENCE         RI   GENERAL PUBLIC

            GENERAL PUBLIC

0603 AM     SNOW             WARE                    42.26N  72.24W
12/12/2016  M3.0 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0605 AM     SNOW             NATICK                  42.28N  71.35W
12/12/2016  M2.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0605 AM     SNOW             1 WSW WILLIAMSBURG      42.39N  72.74W
12/12/2016  M3.7 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0606 AM     SNOW             HUBBARDSTON             42.47N  72.01W
12/12/2016  M3.3 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0608 AM     SNOW             STERLING                42.44N  71.76W
12/12/2016  M3.3 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0608 AM     SNOW             IPSWICH                 42.68N  70.84W
12/12/2016  M1.5 INCH        ESSEX              MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0612 AM     SNOW             LEXINGTON               42.45N  71.22W
12/12/2016  M2.1 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0615 AM     SNOW             1 SW ACTON              42.47N  71.48W
12/12/2016  M3.2 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0622 AM     SNOW             PEPPERELL               42.67N  71.59W
12/12/2016  M3.2 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0624 AM     SNOW             WESTBOROUGH             42.27N  71.62W
12/12/2016  M2.9 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   NWS EMPLOYEE

            NWS EMPLOYEE

0625 AM     SNOW             HOPKINTON               42.23N  71.52W
12/12/2016  M3.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0629 AM     SNOW             DRACUT                  42.67N  71.30W
12/12/2016  M3.2 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0630 AM     SNOW             HUNTINGTON              42.24N  72.88W
12/12/2016  M4.5 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0630 AM     SNOW             DEDHAM                  42.25N  71.18W
12/12/2016  M1.3 INCH        NORFOLK            MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

0630 AM     SNOW             BROOKLINE               42.32N  71.14W
12/12/2016  M1.5 INCH        NORFOLK            MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0630 AM     SNOW             WARE                    42.25N  72.25W
12/12/2016  M3.5 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0634 AM     SNOW             ASHBY                   42.68N  71.82W
12/12/2016  M5.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   COOP OBSERVER

            COOP OBSERVER

0635 AM     SNOW             STAFFORDVILLE           41.99N  72.26W
12/12/2016  M2.4 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   NONE

0636 AM     SNOW             FITCHBURG               42.58N  71.80W
12/12/2016  M4.3 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0638 AM     SNOW             LUNENBURG               42.59N  71.72W
12/12/2016  M4.2 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0644 AM     SNOW             CLINTON                 42.42N  71.68W
12/12/2016  M3.5 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0646 AM     SNOW             WILMINGTON              42.56N  71.17W
12/12/2016  M2.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   PUBLIC

&&

JWD
Local storm report, Dec 12, 7:08 AM EST, 2 hours 43 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
708 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0530 AM     SNOW             1 NW NORWOOD            42.20N  71.21W
12/12/2016  M1.6 INCH        NORFOLK            MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0600 AM     SNOW             2 NW ENFIELD            42.03N  72.57W
12/12/2016  M2.2 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0645 AM     SNOW             1 W HOLLISTON           42.20N  71.45W
12/12/2016  M1.8 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0645 AM     SNOW             MAYNARD                 42.43N  71.46W
12/12/2016  M3.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   PUBLIC

0645 AM     SNOW             SHIRLEY                 42.54N  71.65W
12/12/2016  M4.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   PUBLIC

0647 AM     SNOW             GOSHEN                  42.43N  72.80W
12/12/2016  M4.0 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0647 AM     SNOW             WARE                    42.25N  72.25W
12/12/2016  M4.0 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0647 AM     SNOW             AVON                    41.81N  72.83W
12/12/2016  M1.5 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0647 AM     SNOW             LEOMINSTER              42.53N  71.76W
12/12/2016  M4.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   COOP OBSERVER

            COOP OBSERVER

0647 AM     SNOW             PLAINFIELD              42.52N  72.92W
12/12/2016  M5.0 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0647 AM     SNOW             MONSON                  42.10N  72.31W
12/12/2016  M2.0 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0647 AM     SNOW             HEATH                   42.67N  72.83W
12/12/2016  M3.5 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BROADCAST MEDIA

0648 AM     SNOW             RUTLAND                 42.37N  71.95W
12/12/2016  M3.5 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0649 AM     SNOW             WESTMINSTER             42.55N  71.91W
12/12/2016  M5.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0650 AM     SNOW             SHARON                  42.12N  71.18W
12/12/2016  M2.5 INCH        NORFOLK            MA   GENERAL PUBLIC

            GENERAL PUBLIC

0653 AM     SNOW             NORTH BILLERICA         42.58N  71.29W
12/12/2016  M3.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   GENERAL PUBLIC

            GENERAL PUBLIC

0655 AM     SNOW             HAVERHILL               42.78N  71.08W
12/12/2016  M2.5 INCH        ESSEX              MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0659 AM     SNOW             NORTHBOROUGH            42.32N  71.64W
12/12/2016  M2.8 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0700 AM     SNOW             WSW MANVILLE            41.97N  71.48W
12/12/2016  M1.0 INCH        PROVIDENCE         RI   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             NORTHBOROUGH            42.31N  71.65W
12/12/2016  M2.8 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   PUBLIC

0701 AM     SNOW             METHUEN                 42.73N  71.19W
12/12/2016  M3.2 INCH        ESSEX              MA   GENERAL PUBLIC

            GENERAL PUBLIC

0704 AM     SNOW             WESTFORD                42.58N  71.44W
12/12/2016  M3.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0706 AM     SNOW             DEERFIELD               42.54N  72.61W
12/12/2016  M4.0 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

JWD
Local storm report, Dec 12, 7:52 AM EST, 1 hour 59 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
752 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0613 AM     SNOW             2 ESE LEICESTER         42.23N  71.86W
12/12/2016  M3.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0630 AM     SNOW             1 W WEST TOWNSEND       42.68N  71.75W
12/12/2016  M3.3 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 SSW NORTH CANTON      41.89N  72.90W
12/12/2016  M3.0 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 ENE NORTH GRANBY      42.02N  72.82W
12/12/2016  M3.5 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 WSW WESTMINSTER       42.55N  71.91W
12/12/2016  M3.6 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 NNW GREENVILLE        41.89N  71.56W
12/12/2016  M1.4 INCH        PROVIDENCE         RI   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 N HAVERHILL           42.79N  71.09W
12/12/2016  M2.5 INCH        ESSEX              MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             2 NE PROVIDENCE         41.84N  71.39W
12/12/2016  M1.1 INCH        PROVIDENCE         RI   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             4 W SPRINGFIELD         42.12N  72.62W
12/12/2016  M3.3 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 NW COLLINSVILLE       41.83N  72.94W
12/12/2016  M2.6 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 W BRIGHTON            42.35N  71.16W
12/12/2016  M1.0 INCH        SUFFOLK            MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0708 AM     SNOW             HEATH                   42.67N  72.82W
12/12/2016  M4.3 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0710 AM     SNOW             GRANBY                  42.26N  72.52W
12/12/2016  M3.8 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0711 AM     SNOW             NORTH CHELMSFORD        42.64N  71.38W
12/12/2016  M3.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0712 AM     SNOW             WORCESTER               42.26N  71.80W
12/12/2016  M3.1 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   CWO

            CWO

0714 AM     SNOW             BLANDFORD               42.18N  72.93W
12/12/2016  M4.0 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   PUBLIC

0715 AM     SNOW             NORTHFIELD              42.71N  72.44W
12/12/2016  M4.0 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   PUBLIC

0715 AM     SNOW             WHATELY                 42.45N  72.62W
12/12/2016  M4.5 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   PUBLIC

0715 AM     SNOW             CHELMSFORD              42.60N  71.37W
12/12/2016  M3.0 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0716 AM     SNOW             EASTHAMPTON             42.27N  72.68W
12/12/2016  M4.5 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   PUBLIC

0716 AM     SNOW             BOYLSTON                42.39N  71.70W
12/12/2016  M3.4 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0717 AM     SNOW             SPRINGFIELD             42.10N  72.59W
12/12/2016  M3.3 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   NONE

0722 AM     SNOW             NORTH LEOMINSTER        42.54N  71.74W
12/12/2016  M3.8 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   PUBLIC

0722 AM     SNOW             NORTH LEOMINSTER        42.54N  71.74W
12/12/2016  M3.8 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0724 AM     SNOW             DOUGLAS                 42.05N  71.74W
12/12/2016  M1.5 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0726 AM     SNOW             AYER                    42.56N  71.59W
12/12/2016  M3.7 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0730 AM     SNOW             WESTHAMPTON             42.30N  72.77W
12/12/2016  M5.0 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0730 AM     SNOW             GRANBY                  42.26N  72.52W
12/12/2016  M3.2 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   EMERGENCY MANAGE

            EMERGENCY MANAGER

0732 AM     SNOW             LEOMINSTER              42.52N  71.77W
12/12/2016  M3.5 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0734 AM     SNOW             LUNENBURG               42.59N  71.72W
12/12/2016  M4.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0736 AM     SNOW             TEWKSBURY               42.61N  71.23W
12/12/2016  M2.7 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0741 AM     SNOW             GARDNER                 42.58N  72.00W
12/12/2016  M4.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0742 AM     SNOW             ASHBY                   99.99N 999.99W
12/12/2016  M5.3 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   COOP OBSERVER

            COOP OBSERVER

0743 AM     SNOW             WESTMINSTER             42.55N  71.91W
12/12/2016  M5.3 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0745 AM     SNOW             FITCHBURG               42.58N  71.80W
12/12/2016  M4.6 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0746 AM     SNOW             LEOMINSTER              42.53N  71.76W
12/12/2016  M4.5 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   COOP OBSERVER

            COOP OBSERVER

0747 AM     SNOW             LUNENBURG               42.59N  71.72W
12/12/2016  M4.6 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

JWD
Local storm report, Dec 12, 8:13 AM EST, 1 hour 38 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
813 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0545 AM     SNOW             2 W WOODSTOCK           41.95N  72.02W
12/12/2016  M1.7 INCH        WINDHAM            CT   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0600 AM     SNOW             2 NE WILMINGTON         42.57N  71.14W
12/12/2016  M1.9 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0600 AM     SNOW             2 SSW FITCHBURG         42.57N  71.82W
12/12/2016  M3.6 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0600 AM     SNOW             N CENTRAL SOMERS        42.00N  72.44W
12/12/2016  M2.0 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0630 AM     SNOW             1 ESE MAYNARD           42.42N  71.44W
12/12/2016  M3.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0645 AM     SNOW             GROTON                  42.61N  71.57W
12/12/2016  M3.8 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0700 AM     SNOW             1 SW LEXINGTON          42.44N  71.24W
12/12/2016  M2.1 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             2 N NORTHBOROUGH        42.35N  71.64W
12/12/2016  M3.1 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 WNW WINDSOR LOCKS     41.93N  72.68W
12/12/2016  M2.5 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   ASOS

            BRADLEY INTL AIRPORT

0700 AM     SNOW             3 NW CONWAY             42.54N  72.73W
12/12/2016  M4.7 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             3 WNW WORCESTER         42.28N  71.87W
12/12/2016  M3.1 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   ASOS

            WORCESTER AIRPORT

0700 AM     SNOW             TAUNTON                 41.90N  71.09W
12/12/2016  M1.3 INCH        BRISTOL            MA   NWS OFFICE

            NWS TAUNTON

0700 AM     SNOW             2 NW STOW               42.46N  71.53W
12/12/2016  M3.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0730 AM     SNOW             2 S LEOMINSTER          42.50N  71.78W
12/12/2016  M3.5 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0730 AM     SNOW             1 SE SUNDERLAND         42.45N  72.57W
12/12/2016  M4.4 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0730 AM     SNOW             2 SW WESTHAMPTON        42.28N  72.79W
12/12/2016  M5.0 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0745 AM     SNOW             2 SW PLAINFIELD         42.49N  72.95W
12/12/2016  M6.1 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0753 AM     SNOW             PEPPERELL               42.67N  71.59W
12/12/2016  M4.2 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0754 AM     SNOW             FITCHBURG               42.58N  71.80W
12/12/2016  M4.3 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0755 AM     SNOW             FITCHBURG               42.58N  71.80W
12/12/2016  M4.3 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   COOP OBSERVER

            COOP OBSERVER

0757 AM     SNOW             EASTHAMPTON             42.27N  72.67W
12/12/2016  M4.8 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0800 AM     SNOW             SUDBURY                 42.38N  71.42W
12/12/2016  M2.3 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0801 AM     SNOW             SPENCER                 42.24N  71.99W
12/12/2016  M3.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0804 AM     SNOW             SOUTHWICK               42.05N  72.77W
12/12/2016  M3.0 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

&&

JWD
Local storm report, Dec 12, 8:51 AM EST, 1 hour before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
851 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0530 AM     SNOW             1 SSW GARDNER           42.56N  71.99W
12/12/2016  M3.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0600 AM     SNOW             2 NE MOOSUP             41.73N  71.85W
12/12/2016  M1.0 INCH        WINDHAM            CT   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0638 AM     SNOW             WEATOGUE                41.84N  72.83W
12/12/2016  M2.0 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   NONE

0656 AM     SNOW             ACTON                   42.49N  71.43W
12/12/2016  M3.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0700 AM     SNOW             3 NW TAUNTON            41.93N  71.13W
12/12/2016  M1.2 INCH        BRISTOL            MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             3 SSE WEST HARTFORD     41.73N  72.74W
12/12/2016  M1.0 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 SSE HARRISVILLE       41.95N  71.67W
12/12/2016  M1.5 INCH        PROVIDENCE         RI   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0800 AM     SNOW             3 SW AUBURN             42.17N  71.87W
12/12/2016  M2.1 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0800 AM     SNOW             2 ESE HOLDEN            42.34N  71.81W
12/12/2016  M3.1 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0800 AM     SNOW             2 W TAUNTON             41.90N  71.14W
12/12/2016  M1.7 INCH        BRISTOL            MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0800 AM     SNOW             1 WSW DIGHTON           41.81N  71.14W
12/12/2016  M1.5 INCH        BRISTOL            MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0800 AM     SNOW             2 ESE BUCKLAND          42.59N  72.75W
12/12/2016  M5.5 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0800 AM     SNOW             2 SW MILLIS             42.15N  71.38W
12/12/2016  M1.0 INCH        NORFOLK            MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0812 AM     SNOW             HOPKINTON               42.23N  71.52W
12/12/2016  M3.5 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0814 AM     SNOW             HUBBARDSTON             42.47N  72.01W
12/12/2016  M3.8 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0818 AM     SNOW             LUDLOW                  42.16N  72.48W
12/12/2016  M4.0 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0825 AM     SNOW             SHELBURNE               42.59N  72.69W
12/12/2016  M6.3 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   GENERAL PUBLIC

            GENERAL PUBLIC

0825 AM     SNOW             DRACUT                  42.67N  71.30W
12/12/2016  M3.3 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0835 AM     SNOW             LEVERETT                42.45N  72.50W
12/12/2016  M4.0 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0838 AM     SNOW             WEST HARTFORD           41.76N  72.74W
12/12/2016  M1.5 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0841 AM     SNOW             ERVING                  42.60N  72.40W
12/12/2016  M4.5 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   PUBLIC

0842 AM     SNOW             ROWE                    42.70N  72.90W
12/12/2016  M5.8 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   PUBLIC

0842 AM     SNOW             LEVERETT                42.45N  72.50W
12/12/2016  M4.0 INCH        FRANKLIN           MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

JWD
Local storm report, Dec 12, 9:45 AM EST, 6 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
945 AM EST MON DEC 12 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0700 AM     SNOW             2 S BOXFORD             42.64N  70.98W
12/12/2016  M1.0 INCH        ESSEX              MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             2 SW MANSFIELD CENTER   41.74N  72.22W
12/12/2016  M2.0 INCH        TOLLAND            CT   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 NNE BARRE             42.44N  72.10W
12/12/2016  M3.4 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 WSW BERLIN            42.38N  71.66W
12/12/2016  M3.3 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0730 AM     SNOW             4 NNE RICHMOND          41.55N  71.63W
12/12/2016  M1.0 INCH        WASHINGTON         RI   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0745 AM     SNOW             LANCASTER               42.45N  71.67W
12/12/2016  M3.7 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0850 AM     SNOW             AUBURN                  42.19N  71.84W
12/12/2016  M2.1 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0854 AM     SNOW             PLAINFIELD              42.52N  72.92W
12/12/2016  M6.9 INCH        HAMPSHIRE          MA   HAM RADIO

            HAM RADIO

0900 AM     SNOW             3 WSW SOUTHWICK         42.03N  72.81W
12/12/2016  M3.0 INCH        HAMPDEN            MA   COCORAHS

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

0902 AM     SNOW             BURLINGTON              41.77N  72.97W
12/12/2016  M2.5 INCH        HARTFORD           CT   BROADCAST MEDIA

0907 AM     SNOW             FITCHBURG               42.59N  71.82W
12/12/2016  M4.3 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0907 AM     SNOW             SHREWSBURY              42.30N  71.71W
12/12/2016  M3.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0909 AM     SNOW             SHREWSBURY              42.30N  71.71W
12/12/2016  M3.0 INCH        WORCESTER          MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TRAINED SPOTTER

0926 AM     SNOW             BILLERICA               42.55N  71.27W
12/12/2016  M3.6 INCH        MIDDLESEX          MA   PUBLIC

&&

JWD

The office that day

Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 12, 3:59 AM ESTCoastal Flood StatementBOXNantucket6 hr
Dec 12, 3:59 AM ESTGale WarningBOX12 hr
Dec 12, 11:51 AM ESTCoastal Flood StatementBOXNantucket69 min

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