Alert archive / Massachusetts / Winter Storm Warnings in 2016

Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 4, 20165 counties in Rhode Island; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut; 8 counties in Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this winter storm warning at Feb 4, 2016, 2:45 PM EST for 5 counties in Rhode Island; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut; 8 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Feb 5, 2016, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 18 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 4, 2016, 2:45 PM EST (19:45 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 5, 2016, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 5, 2016, 7:00 PM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Capitol Planning Region, CT, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Bristol County, MA, Essex County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Worcester County, MA, Bristol County, RI, Kent County, RI, Newport County, RI, Providence County, RI, Washington County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 5, 6:02 AM ESTSNOW 1Lunenburg, MA
Feb 5, 6:56 AM ESTSNOW 1Sharon, MA
Feb 5, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.61 Wsw Berlin, MA24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 5, 7:30 AM ESTSNOW 11 Ene Attleboro, MA24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 5, 7:30 AM ESTSNOW 14 E Cumberland Hill, RI24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 5, 7:30 AM ESTSNOW 2.52 Sw Millis, MA24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 5, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.52 Nne Fitchburg, MA24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 5, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 21 Wsw Dighton, MA24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 5, 8:29 AM ESTSNOW 2.91 Sse Northborough, MA24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 5, 8:34 AM ESTSNOW 1Marshfield, MAHAM RADIO
Feb 5, 8:35 AM ESTSNOW 1.5Leominster, MAHAM RADIO
Feb 5, 8:37 AM ESTSNOW 1.5Billerica, MAHAM RADIO
Feb 5, 8:39 AM ESTSNOW 2.8Mansfield, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Feb 5, 8:41 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 0Medfield, MATREES DOWN ON WINTER STREET.
Feb 5, 8:45 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 0Coventry, RITREE DOWN ON POWER LINES ON PAGE DRIVE.
Feb 5, 8:46 AM ESTSNOW 2.9Northborough, MAHAM RADIO
Feb 5, 8:47 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 0North Attleboro, MAWIRES DOWN ON PARK STREET.
Feb 5, 8:49 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 0Franklin, MALARGE LIMB DOWN BLOCKING THE ROAD AT UNION STREET AND CLEVELAND AVENUE.
Feb 5, 8:50 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 0Medfield, MATREE DOWN ON WIRES ON SOUTH STREET.
Feb 5, 8:51 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 0Franklin, MATREE DOWN ON UNION AND ARLINGTON STREETS.
Feb 5, 8:52 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 0Hopkinton, MAMULTIPLE BRANCHES DOWN.
Feb 5, 8:52 AM ESTSNOW 3.5Framingham, MAHAM RADIO
Feb 5, 8:54 AM ESTSNOW 2Hopkinton, MAHAM RADIO
Feb 5, 8:59 AM ESTSNOW 2.7Taunton, MA
Feb 5, 9:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.5Lexington, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Feb 5, 9:00 AM ESTSNOW 3Warren, RI
Feb 5, 9:01 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 0Plainville, MATREE DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF EVERETT AND GEORGE STREETS.
Feb 5, 9:02 AM ESTSNOW 2Hopkinton, MAHAM RADIO
Feb 5, 9:03 AM ESTSNOW 2Pepperell, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Feb 5, 9:03 AM ESTSNOW 3.1Lunenburg, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Feb 5, 9:05 AM ESTSNOW 2.2West Warwick, RITRAINED SPOTTER
Feb 5, 9:06 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 0Coventry, RITREE DOWN ON FLAT RIVER ROAD.
Feb 5, 9:06 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 0Medfield, MATREE LIMB DOWN ON HARTFORD STREET.
Feb 5, 9:06 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 0Scituate, RITREES AND WIRES DOWN.
Feb 5, 9:09 AM ESTSNOW 5North Foster, RI
Feb 5, 9:14 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 0Foxboro, MALARGE LIMB DOWN ON POWER LINES ON BEACH STREET AT MEADOWVIEW ROAD.
Feb 5, 9:16 AM ESTSNOW 4Auburn, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Feb 5, 9:20 AM ESTSNOW 2North Reading, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Feb 5, 9:28 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 0Stoughton, MATREE DOWN ON PARK STREET.
Feb 5, 9:28 AM ESTSNOW 3Acton, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Feb 5, 9:30 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 0Easton, MALARGE TREE DOWN.
Feb 5, 9:30 AM ESTSNOW 1.8Assonet, MAGENERAL PUBLIC
Feb 5, 9:38 AM ESTSNOW 2Methuen, MAGENERAL PUBLIC
Feb 5, 9:40 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 0Ashland, MALARGE LIMB DOWN ON ROUTE 135 PARTIALLY BLOCKING ONE LANE.
Feb 5, 9:45 AM ESTSNOW 2.5Rehoboth, MA
Feb 5, 9:45 AM ESTSNOW 2.8Swansea, MA
Feb 5, 9:45 AM ESTSNOW 5.5North Smithfield, RIGENERAL PUBLIC
Feb 5, 9:46 AM ESTSNOW 2Spencer, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Feb 5, 9:50 AM ESTSNOW 6Burrillville, RIGENERAL PUBLIC
Feb 5, 9:51 AM ESTSNOW 2Attleboro, MA
Feb 5, 9:54 AM ESTSNOW 4Wales, MAHAM RADIO
Feb 5, 9:57 AM ESTSNOW 2Coventry, RIHAM RADIO
Feb 5, 9:58 AM ESTSNOW 3Freetown, MAHAM RADIO
Feb 5, 9:59 AM ESTSNOW 3Freetown, MAHAM RADIO
Feb 5, 10:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 0West Roxbury, MALARGE TREE DOWN ON LAGRANGE NEAR LOYOLA CIRCLE.
Feb 5, 10:00 AM ESTSNOW 3Lexington, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Feb 5, 10:00 AM ESTSNOW 4Littleton, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Feb 5, 10:00 AM ESTSNOW 5.5Milton, MACWO
Feb 5, 10:00 AM ESTSNOW 6.1North Foster, RI
Feb 5, 10:01 AM ESTSNOW 2.3Millis, MAHAM RADIO

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Chatham, MA (KCHH), launched 12:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 133 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Chatham, MA at 12:00Z on 2016-02-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Chatham, MA at 12:00Z on 2016-02-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 218 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
497 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
63 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
218 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
221 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

027 
WWUS41 KBOX 041945
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
245 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...WINTER STORM WILL BRING HEAVY WET SNOW TO MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND LATE TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY...

MAZ023-RIZ005-008-042045-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.A.0002.160205T0600Z-160205T2000Z/
DUKES MA-BRISTOL RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...VINEYARD HAVEN...BRISTOL...BLOCK ISLAND
245 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE WINTER
STORM WATCH. RAIN WILL NOT CHANGE TO SNOW UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...
WHICH WILL RESULT IN LOWER SNOWFALL TOTALS THAN PREVIOUSLY
FORECAST.

$$

CTZ004-MAZ012-013-015>018-RIZ001-002-050345-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0002.160205T0600Z-160205T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0002.160205T0600Z-160205T2000Z/
WINDHAM CT-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...MILFORD...
WORCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...
BROCKTON...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE
245 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 3 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 3 PM EST
FRIDAY. 

* LOCATIONS...NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT...MUCH OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN
  MASSACHUSETTS...AND NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...4 TO 8 INCHES...WITH THE HIGHEST TOTALS NEAR
  INTERSTATE 95.

* TIMING...RAIN BEGINS LATE TONIGHT AND CHANGES TO SNOW EARLY
  FRIDAY MORNING. HEAVY SNOW IS EXPECTED DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING
  COMMUTE...BEFORE TAPERING OFF AROUND MIDDAY FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL...ESPECIALLY DURING THE FRIDAY
  MORNING COMMUTE. PLACES THAT RECEIVE MORE THAN 5 INCHES OF SNOW
  ARE PRONE TO ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES FROM DOWNED TREE LIMBS OR
  WIRES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED FOR MORE THAN 6 INCHES OF SNOW.
TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AND DIFFICULT DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND
POOR VISIBILITY. PLAN ON DOUBLING YOUR NORMAL DRIVE TIME
FRIDAY...OR TELECOMMUTE IF POSSIBLE.

&&

$$

MAZ004>007-014-026-050345-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0002.160205T0600Z-160205T2000Z/
NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-
EASTERN ESSEX MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...
LOWELL...LAWRENCE...GLOUCESTER...CAMBRIDGE...AYER
245 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 3 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 3 PM EST
FRIDAY.

* LOCATIONS...NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...4 TO 8 INCHES...WITH THE HIGHEST TOTALS NEAR
  INTERSTATE 95.

* TIMING...RAIN BEGINS LATE TONIGHT AND CHANGES TO SNOW EARLY
  FRIDAY MORNING. HEAVY SNOW IS EXPECTED DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING
  COMMUTE...BEFORE TAPERING OFF AROUND MIDDAY FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL...ESPECIALLY DURING THE FRIDAY
  MORNING COMMUTE. PLACES THAT RECEIVE MORE THAN 5 INCHES OF SNOW
  ARE PRONE TO ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES FROM DOWNED TREE LIMBS OR
  WIRES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED FOR MORE THAN 6 INCHES OF SNOW.
TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AND DIFFICULT DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND
POOR VISIBILITY. PLAN ON DOUBLING YOUR NORMAL DRIVE TIME FRIDAY...
OR TELECOMMUTE IF POSSIBLE.

&&

$$

MAZ019>022-RIZ003-004-006-007-050345-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0002.160205T0600Z-160205T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.160205T1200Z-160205T2000Z/
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
BARNSTABLE MA-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-WASHINGTON RI-
NEWPORT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...
MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...
WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT
245 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM
EST FRIDAY. 

* LOCATIONS...SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...2 TO 5 INCHES.

* TIMING...RAIN BEGINS LATE TONIGHT AND CHANGES TO SNOW FRIDAY
  MORNING. SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING
  COMMUTE...BEFORE TAPERING OFF BY EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR
  VISIBILITY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL TIME
DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY ROADS.

&&

$$

CTZ002-003-MAZ011-050345-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.160205T0600Z-160205T1800Z/
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON...SPRINGFIELD
245 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM
EST FRIDAY.

* LOCATIONS...NORTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT AND ADJACENT SOUTH CENTRAL
  MASSACHUSETTS.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...2 TO 4 INCHES.

* TIMING...RAIN BEGINS LATE TONIGHT AND CHANGES TO SNOW EARLY
  FRIDAY MORNING. SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES DURING THE FRIDAY
  MORNING COMMUTE...BEFORE TAPERING OFF BY MIDDAY FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR
  VISIBILITY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL TIME
DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY ROADS.

&&

$$

JWD/MD
10 follow-up statements
499 
WWUS41 KBOX 042122
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
422 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

CTZ004-MAZ004>007-012>018-026-RIZ001-002-050530-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.160205T0600Z-160205T2000Z/
WINDHAM CT-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...BARRE...
FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...GLOUCESTER...
MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...
QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...AYER...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...
PROVIDENCE
422 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 3 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* LOCATIONS...NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT...MUCH OF CENTRAL AND 
  EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...AND NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 8 INCHES...WITH THE
  HIGHEST AMOUNTS NEAR INTERSTATE 95.

* TIMING...RAIN BEGINS LATE TONIGHT AND CHANGES TO SNOW EARLY 
  FRIDAY MORNING. HEAVY SNOW IS EXPECTED DURING THE FRIDAY 
  MORNING COMMUTE...BEFORE TAPERING OFF AROUND MIDDAY FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL...ESPECIALLY DURING THE FRIDAY 
  MORNING COMMUTE. PLACES THAT RECEIVE MORE THAN 5 INCHES OF 
  SNOW ARE PRONE TO ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES FROM DOWNED TREE 
  LIMBS OR WIRES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED FOR MORE THAN 6 INCHES OF SNOW.
TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AND DIFFICULT DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND
POOR VISIBILITY. PLAN ON DOUBLING YOUR NORMAL DRIVE TIME FRIDAY...
OR TELECOMMUTE IF POSSIBLE.

&&

$$

RIZ005-050530-
/O.EXA.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.160205T1200Z-160205T2000Z/
BRISTOL RI-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...BRISTOL
422 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM
EST FRIDAY.

* LOCATIONS...SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 2 TO 5 INCHES.

* TIMING...RAIN BEGINS LATE TONIGHT AND CHANGES TO SNOW FRIDAY 
  MORNING. SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING 
  COMMUTE...BEFORE TAPERING OFF BY EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

&&

$$

MAZ019>022-RIZ003-004-006-007-050530-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.160205T1200Z-160205T2000Z/
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
BARNSTABLE MA-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-WASHINGTON RI-
NEWPORT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...
MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...
WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT
422 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* LOCATIONS...SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 2 TO 5 INCHES.

* TIMING...RAIN BEGINS LATE TONIGHT AND CHANGES TO SNOW FRIDAY 
  MORNING. SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING 
  COMMUTE...BEFORE TAPERING OFF BY EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

&&

$$

CTZ002-003-MAZ011-050530-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.160205T0600Z-160205T1800Z/
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON...SPRINGFIELD
422 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* LOCATIONS...NORTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT AND ADJACENT SOUTH 
  CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 2 TO 4 INCHES.

* TIMING...RAIN BEGINS LATE TONIGHT AND CHANGES TO SNOW EARLY 
  FRIDAY MORNING. SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES DURING THE FRIDAY 
  MORNING COMMUTE...BEFORE TAPERING OFF BY MIDDAY FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

&&

$$


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507 
WWUS41 KBOX 050410
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1110 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

CTZ003-051215-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.160205T0600Z-160205T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WS.W.0002.160205T0600Z-160205T2000Z/
TOLLAND CT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNION...VERNON
1110 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST FRIDAY. THE
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...TOLLAND COUNTY.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 8 INCHES.

* TIMING...RAIN BEGINS LATE TONIGHT AND CHANGES TO SNOW EARLY 
  FRIDAY MORNING. SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES DURING THE FRIDAY 
  MORNING COMMUTE...BEFORE TAPERING OFF BY MIDDAY FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY.

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 30S.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN AN AVERAGE OF 6 OR MORE
INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED IN A 12 HOUR PERIOD...OR FOR 8 OR MORE
INCHES IN A 24 HOUR PERIOD. TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AT BEST ON WELL
TREATED SURFACES...AND QUITE DIFFICULT ON ANY UNPLOWED OR
UNTREATED SURFACES.

&&

$$

RIZ003>006-051215-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.160205T1200Z-160205T2000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WS.W.0002.160205T0600Z-160205T2000Z/
WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...
NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY
1110 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST FRIDAY. THE
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 8 INCHES.

* TIMING...RAIN BEGINS LATE TONIGHT AND CHANGES TO SNOW FRIDAY 
  MORNING. SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING 
  COMMUTE...BEFORE TAPERING OFF BY EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY.

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE MID 30S.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN AN AVERAGE OF 6 OR MORE
INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED IN A 12 HOUR PERIOD...OR FOR 8 OR MORE
INCHES IN A 24 HOUR PERIOD. TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AT BEST ON WELL
TREATED SURFACES...AND QUITE DIFFICULT ON ANY UNPLOWED OR
UNTREATED SURFACES.

&&

$$

CTZ004-MAZ004>007-012>018-026-RIZ001-002-051215-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.160205T0600Z-160205T2000Z/
WINDHAM CT-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...BARRE...
FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...GLOUCESTER...
MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...
QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...AYER...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...
PROVIDENCE
1110 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST FRIDAY...

* LOCATIONS...NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT...MUCH OF CENTRAL AND 
  EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...AND NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 8 INCHES WITH ISOLATED
  HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE IN THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS.

* TIMING...RAIN BEGINS LATE TONIGHT AND CHANGES TO SNOW EARLY 
  FRIDAY MORNING. HEAVY SNOW IS EXPECTED DURING THE FRIDAY 
  MORNING COMMUTE...BEFORE TAPERING OFF AROUND MIDDAY FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL...ESPECIALLY DURING THE FRIDAY 
  MORNING COMMUTE. PLACES THAT RECEIVE MORE THAN 5 INCHES OF 
  SNOW ARE PRONE TO ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES FROM DOWNED TREE 
  LIMBS OR WIRES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED FOR MORE THAN 6 INCHES OF SNOW.
TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AND DIFFICULT DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND
POOR VISIBILITY. PLAN ON DOUBLING YOUR NORMAL DRIVE TIME FRIDAY...
OR TELECOMMUTE IF POSSIBLE.

&&

$$

MAZ003-010-051215-
/O.EXA.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.160205T0600Z-160205T1800Z/
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GREENFIELD...ORANGE...AMHERST...
NORTHAMPTON
1110 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
FRIDAY.

* LOCATIONS...WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 5 INCHES.

* TIMING...RAIN BEGINS LATE TONIGHT AND CHANGES TO SNOW EARLY 
  FRIDAY MORNING. SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES DURING THE FRIDAY 
  MORNING COMMUTE...BEFORE TAPERING OFF BY MIDDAY FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY.

* WINDS...NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 30S.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SNOW AND/OR ICE IS
FORECAST TO DEVELOP IN THE AFFECTED AREAS...BUT ACCUMULATIONS ARE
EXPECTED TO BE LIGHT. ANY SNOW OR ICE WOULD RESULT IN SLIPPERY
CONDITIONS ON UNTREATED ROADWAYS AND SIDEWALKS.  WHEN
TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW FREEZING...MOTORISTS NEED TO BE ESPECIALLY
CAREFUL ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES WHERE SLIPPERY SPOTS CAN EASILY
DEVELOP.

&&

$$

MAZ019>022-RIZ007-051215-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.160205T1200Z-160205T2000Z/
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
BARNSTABLE MA-NEWPORT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...
MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...NEWPORT
1110 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* LOCATIONS...SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 6 INCHES.

* TIMING...RAIN BEGINS LATE TONIGHT AND CHANGES TO SNOW FRIDAY 
  MORNING. SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING 
  COMMUTE...BEFORE TAPERING OFF BY EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

&&

$$

CTZ002-MAZ011-051215-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.160205T0600Z-160205T1800Z/
HARTFORD CT-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...SPRINGFIELD
1110 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* LOCATIONS...NORTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT AND ADJACENT SOUTH 
  CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 6 INCHES.

* TIMING...RAIN BEGINS LATE TONIGHT AND CHANGES TO SNOW EARLY 
  FRIDAY MORNING. SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES DURING THE FRIDAY 
  MORNING COMMUTE...BEFORE TAPERING OFF BY MIDDAY FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

&&

$$


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658 
WWUS41 KBOX 050856
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
356 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

CTZ003-004-MAZ004>007-012>018-026-RIZ001>006-051700-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160205T2000Z/
TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-
BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNION...VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...
BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...GLOUCESTER...
MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...
QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...AYER...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...
PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...NARRAGANSETT...
WESTERLY
356 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT...MUCH OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN
  MASSACHUSETTS...AND RHODE ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 8 INCHES.

* TIMING...RAIN WILL BEGIN TO CHANGE TO SNOW EARLY THIS MORNING.
  HEAVY SNOW IS EXPECTED DURING THE MORNING COMMUTE...BEFORE
  TAPERING OFF AROUND MIDDAY.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL...ESPECIALLY DURING THE MORNING
  COMMUTE. PLACES THAT RECEIVE MORE THAN 5 INCHES OF SNOW ARE
  PRONE TO ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES FROM DOWNED TREE LIMBS OR WIRES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED FOR MORE THAN 6 INCHES OF SNOW.
TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AND DIFFICULT DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND
POOR VISIBILITY. PLAN ON DOUBLING YOUR NORMAL DRIVE TIME FRIDAY...
OR TELECOMMUTE IF POSSIBLE.

&&

$$

MAZ002-008-009-051700-
/O.EXA.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160205T1800Z/
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHARLEMONT...CHESTERFIELD...BLANDFORD
356 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON.

* LOCATIONS...WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 5 INCHES.

* TIMING...SNOW WILL BEGIN EARLY THIS MORNING. SNOW MAY BE HEAVY
  AT TIMES DURING THE MORNING COMMUTE...BEFORE TAPERING OFF BY
  MIDDAY FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY.

* WINDS...NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...AROUND 30.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SNOW AND/OR ICE IS
FORECAST TO DEVELOP IN THE AFFECTED AREAS...BUT ACCUMULATIONS ARE
EXPECTED TO BE LIGHT. ANY SNOW OR ICE WOULD RESULT IN SLIPPERY
CONDITIONS ON UNTREATED ROADWAYS AND SIDEWALKS.  WHEN
TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW FREEZING...MOTORISTS NEED TO BE ESPECIALLY
CAREFUL ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES WHERE SLIPPERY SPOTS CAN EASILY
DEVELOP.

&&

$$

MAZ019>022-RIZ007-051700-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.160205T1200Z-160205T2000Z/
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
BARNSTABLE MA-NEWPORT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...
MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...NEWPORT
356 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS
MORNING TO 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 5 INCHES.

* TIMING...RAIN WILL CHANGE TO SNOW THIS MORNING. SNOW WILL BE
  HEAVY AT TIMES DURING THE MORNING COMMUTE...BEFORE TAPERING OFF
  BY EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY. PLACES THAT RECEIVE MORE THAN 5 INCHES OF SNOW ARE
  PRONE TO ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES FROM DOWNED TREE LIMBS OR WIRES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

&&

$$

CTZ002-MAZ003-010-011-051700-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160205T1800Z/
HARTFORD CT-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...GREENFIELD...
ORANGE...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...SPRINGFIELD
356 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

* LOCATIONS...CONNECTICUT VALLEY.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 5 INCHES.

* TIMING...RAIN WILL QUICKLY CHANGE TO SNOW THIS MORNING. SNOW
  WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES DURING THE MORNING COMMUTE...BEFORE
  TAPERING OFF BY MIDDAY.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

&&

$$


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215 
WWUS41 KBOX 051503
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1003 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

CTZ003-004-MAZ004>007-012>018-026-RIZ001>006-052000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160205T2000Z/
TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-
BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNION...VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...
BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...GLOUCESTER...
MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...
QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...AYER...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...
PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...NARRAGANSETT...
WESTERLY
1003 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT...MUCH OF CENTRAL AND 
  EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...AND RHODE ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 6 TO 10 INCHES.

* TIMING...HEAVY SNOW CONTINUES AND WILL TAPER OFF BY MID
  AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED. PLACES THAT RECEIVE
  MORE THAN 5 INCHES OF SNOW ARE PRONE TO ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES
  FROM DOWNED TREE LIMBS OR WIRES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED FOR MORE THAN 6 INCHES OF SNOW.
TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AND DIFFICULT DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND
POOR VISIBILITY. PLAN ON DOUBLING YOUR NORMAL DRIVE TIME FRIDAY...
OR TELECOMMUTE IF POSSIBLE.

&&

$$

MAZ019>022-RIZ007-052000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160205T2000Z/
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
BARNSTABLE MA-NEWPORT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...
MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...NEWPORT
1003 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 6 INCHES.

* TIMING...PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOW WILL CONTINUE UNTIL IT TAPERS OFF
  BY MID AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY. PLACES THAT RECEIVE MORE THAN 5 INCHES OF SNOW ARE 
  PRONE TO ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES FROM DOWNED TREE LIMBS OR 
  WIRES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

&&

$$

CTZ002-MAZ002-003-008>011-051800-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160205T1800Z/
HARTFORD CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-
WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...CHARLEMONT...
GREENFIELD...ORANGE...CHESTERFIELD...BLANDFORD...AMHERST...
NORTHAMPTON...SPRINGFIELD
1003 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

* LOCATIONS...CONNECTICUT VALLEY.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 6 INCHES.

* TIMING...SNOW WILL GRADUALLY TAPER OFF AROUND MID DAY.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

&&

$$


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682 
WWUS41 KBOX 051557
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1057 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

MAZ019>021-RIZ007-052200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160205T2000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160205T2200Z/
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NEWPORT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...
MATTAPOISETT...NEWPORT
1057 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR HEAVY WET SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...INTERIOR SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN RHODE
  ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 8 INCHES.

* TIMING...PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOW WILL CONTINUE UNTIL IT TAPERS OFF
  BY EARLY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY. PLACES THAT RECEIVE MORE THAN 5 INCHES OF SNOW ARE 
  PRONE TO ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES FROM DOWNED TREE LIMBS OR 
  WIRES.

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN AN AVERAGE OF 6 OR MORE
INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED IN A 12 HOUR PERIOD...OR FOR 8 OR MORE
INCHES IN A 24 HOUR PERIOD. TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AT BEST ON WELL
TREATED SURFACES...AND QUITE DIFFICULT ON ANY UNPLOWED OR
UNTREATED SURFACES.

&&

$$

CTZ002-MAZ009-011-052000-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160205T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160205T2000Z/
HARTFORD CT-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...BLANDFORD...
SPRINGFIELD
1057 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR HEAVY WET SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...CONNECTICUT VALLEY.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 8 INCHES.

* TIMING...SNOW WILL GRADUALLY TAPER OFF AROUND MID AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY.

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN AN AVERAGE OF 6 OR MORE
INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED IN A 12 HOUR PERIOD...OR FOR 8 OR MORE
INCHES IN A 24 HOUR PERIOD. TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AT BEST ON WELL
TREATED SURFACES...AND QUITE DIFFICULT ON ANY UNPLOWED OR
UNTREATED SURFACES.

&&

$$

CTZ003-004-MAZ004>007-012>018-026-RIZ001>006-052000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160205T2000Z/
TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-
BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNION...VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...
BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...GLOUCESTER...
MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...
QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...AYER...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...
PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...NARRAGANSETT...
WESTERLY
1057 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT...MUCH OF CENTRAL AND 
  EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...AND RHODE ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 6 TO 10 INCHES.

* TIMING...HEAVY SNOW CONTINUES AND WILL TAPER OFF BY MID 
  AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED. PLACES THAT RECEIVE 
  MORE THAN 5 INCHES OF SNOW ARE PRONE TO ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES 
  FROM DOWNED TREE LIMBS OR WIRES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED FOR MORE THAN 6 INCHES OF SNOW.
TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AND DIFFICULT DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND
POOR VISIBILITY. PLAN ON DOUBLING YOUR NORMAL DRIVE TIME FRIDAY...
OR TELECOMMUTE IF POSSIBLE.

&&

$$

MAZ022-052000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160205T2000Z/
BARNSTABLE MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN
1057 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 2 TO 4 INCHES.

* TIMING...PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOW WILL CONTINUE UNTIL IT TAPERS 
  OFF BY MID AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY. PLACES THAT RECEIVE MORE THAN 5 INCHES OF SNOW ARE 
  PRONE TO ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES FROM DOWNED TREE LIMBS OR 
  WIRES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

&&

$$

MAZ002-003-008-010-051800-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160205T1800Z/
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...ORANGE...
CHESTERFIELD...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON
1057 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

* LOCATIONS...CONNECTICUT VALLEY.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 6 INCHES.

* TIMING...SNOW WILL GRADUALLY TAPER OFF AROUND MID DAY.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

&&

$$


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638 
WWUS41 KBOX 051716
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1216 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

CTZ003-004-MAZ004>007-012>018-026-RIZ001>006-052000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160205T2000Z/
TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-
BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNION...VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...
BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...GLOUCESTER...
MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...
QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...AYER...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...
PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...NARRAGANSETT...
WESTERLY
1216 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT...MUCH OF CENTRAL AND 
  EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...AND RHODE ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 6 TO 12 INCHES.

* TIMING...HEAVY SNOW WILL GRADUALLY TAPER OFF FROM WEST TO EAST
  THROUGH LATE AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED ALONG WITH TREE DAMAGE
  AND POWER OUTAGES GIVEN THIS IS A WET SNOW.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED FOR MORE THAN 6 INCHES OF SNOW.
TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AND DIFFICULT DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND
POOR VISIBILITY. PLAN ON DOUBLING YOUR NORMAL DRIVE TIME FRIDAY...
OR TELECOMMUTE IF POSSIBLE.

&&

$$

CTZ002-MAZ009-011-052000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160205T2000Z/
HARTFORD CT-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...BLANDFORD...
SPRINGFIELD
1216 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...CONNECTICUT VALLEY.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 6 TO 12 INCHES.

* TIMING...HEAVY SNOW WILL GRADUALLY TAPER OFF FROM WEST TO EAST
  THROUGH LATE AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED ALONG WITH TREE DAMAGE
  AND POWER OUTAGES GIVEN THIS IS A WET SNOW.

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN AN AVERAGE OF 6 OR MORE
INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED IN A 12 HOUR PERIOD...OR FOR 8 OR MORE
INCHES IN A 24 HOUR PERIOD. TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AT BEST ON WELL
TREATED SURFACES...AND QUITE DIFFICULT ON ANY UNPLOWED OR
UNTREATED SURFACES.

&&

$$

MAZ019>021-RIZ007-052200-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160205T2200Z/
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NEWPORT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...
MATTAPOISETT...NEWPORT
1216 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...FAR SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN RHODE
  ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 8 INCHES.

* TIMING...PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOW WILL CONTINUE UNTIL IT TAPERS OFF
  BY EARLY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED ALONG WITH TREE DAMAGE
  AND POWER OUTAGES GIVEN THIS IS A WET SNOW.

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN AN AVERAGE OF 6 OR MORE
INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED IN A 12 HOUR PERIOD...OR FOR 8 OR MORE
INCHES IN A 24 HOUR PERIOD. TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AT BEST ON WELL
TREATED SURFACES...AND QUITE DIFFICULT ON ANY UNPLOWED OR
UNTREATED SURFACES.

&&

$$

MAZ023-RIZ008-052200-
/O.EXB.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160205T2200Z/
DUKES MA-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...VINEYARD HAVEN...BLOCK ISLAND
1216 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON.

* LOCATIONS...MARTHAS VINEYARD AND BLOCK ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 2 TO 6 INCHES.

* TIMING...SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES BEFORE TAPERING OFF EARLY
  THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED WITH SNOW COVERED AND
  SLIPPERY ROADS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SNOW AND/OR ICE IS
FORECAST TO DEVELOP IN THE AFFECTED AREAS...BUT ACCUMULATIONS ARE
EXPECTED TO BE LIGHT. ANY SNOW OR ICE WOULD RESULT IN SLIPPERY
CONDITIONS ON UNTREATED ROADWAYS AND SIDEWALKS.  WHEN
TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW FREEZING...MOTORISTS NEED TO BE ESPECIALLY
CAREFUL ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES WHERE SLIPPERY SPOTS CAN EASILY
DEVELOP.

&&

$$

MAZ022-052200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160205T2200Z/
BARNSTABLE MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN
1216 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...CAPE COD.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 7 INCHES WITH THE
  HIGHEST AMOUNTS ON THE UPPER CAPE.

* TIMING...RAIN WILL CHANGE OVER TO ALL SNOW ACROSS THE REST OF
  CAPE COD THROUGH EARLY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY. PLACES THAT RECEIVE MORE THAN 5 INCHES OF SNOW ARE 
  PRONE TO ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES FROM DOWNED TREE LIMBS OR 
  WIRES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

&&

$$

MAZ002-003-008-010-051830-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160205T1800Z/
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...ORANGE...
CHESTERFIELD...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON
1216 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

* LOCATIONS...CONNECTICUT VALLEY.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 6 INCHES.

* TIMING...SNOW WILL GRADUALLY TAPER OFF BY LATE AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...SLOW TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR 
  VISIBILITY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

&&

$$


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956 
WWUS41 KBOX 051805
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
105 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

MAZ002-003-008-010-051915-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160205T1800Z/
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...ORANGE...
CHESTERFIELD...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON
105 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

SNOW WILL CONTINUE TO TAPER OFF THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. SIGNIFICANT
ADDITIONAL SNOWFALL IS NOT EXPECTED FROM NOW ON.

$$

CTZ003-004-MAZ004>007-012>018-026-RIZ001>006-052200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160205T2200Z/
TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-
BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNION...VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...
BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...GLOUCESTER...
MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...
QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...AYER...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...
PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...NARRAGANSETT...
WESTERLY
105 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT...MUCH OF CENTRAL AND 
  EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...AND RHODE ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 8 TO 12 INCHES.

* TIMING...HEAVY SNOW WILL GRADUALLY TAPER OFF FROM WEST TO EAST 
  THROUGH LATE AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED ALONG WITH TREE DAMAGE 
  AND POWER OUTAGES GIVEN THIS IS A WET SNOW.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED FOR MORE THAN 6 INCHES OF SNOW.
TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AND DIFFICULT DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND
POOR VISIBILITY. PLAN ON DOUBLING YOUR NORMAL DRIVE TIME FRIDAY...
OR TELECOMMUTE IF POSSIBLE.

&&

$$

MAZ019>021-RIZ007-052300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NEWPORT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...
MATTAPOISETT...NEWPORT
105 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...FAR SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN RHODE 
  ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 8 INCHES.

* TIMING...PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOW WILL CONTINUE UNTIL IT TAPERS 
  OFF BY EARLY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED ALONG WITH TREE DAMAGE 
  AND POWER OUTAGES GIVEN THIS IS A WET SNOW.

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN AN AVERAGE OF 6 OR MORE
INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED IN A 12 HOUR PERIOD...OR FOR 8 OR MORE
INCHES IN A 24 HOUR PERIOD. TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AT BEST ON WELL
TREATED SURFACES...AND QUITE DIFFICULT ON ANY UNPLOWED OR
UNTREATED SURFACES.

&&

$$

CTZ002-MAZ009-011-052000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160205T2000Z/
HARTFORD CT-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...BLANDFORD...
SPRINGFIELD
105 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...CONNECTICUT VALLEY.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 6 TO 10 INCHES.

* TIMING...HEAVY SNOW WILL GRADUALLY TAPER OFF FROM WEST TO EAST 
  THROUGH LATE AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED ALONG WITH TREE DAMAGE 
  AND POWER OUTAGES GIVEN THIS IS A WET SNOW.

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN AN AVERAGE OF 6 OR MORE
INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED IN A 12 HOUR PERIOD...OR FOR 8 OR MORE
INCHES IN A 24 HOUR PERIOD. TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AT BEST ON WELL
TREATED SURFACES...AND QUITE DIFFICULT ON ANY UNPLOWED OR
UNTREATED SURFACES.

&&

$$

MAZ022-023-RIZ008-052300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...
VINEYARD HAVEN...BLOCK ISLAND
105 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...MARTHAS VINEYARD AND BLOCK ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 6 INCHES.

* TIMING...SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES BEFORE TAPERING OFF EARLY 
  THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED WITH SNOW COVERED AND 
  SLIPPERY ROADS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SNOW AND/OR ICE IS
FORECAST TO DEVELOP IN THE AFFECTED AREAS...BUT ACCUMULATIONS ARE
EXPECTED TO BE LIGHT. ANY SNOW OR ICE WOULD RESULT IN SLIPPERY
CONDITIONS ON UNTREATED ROADWAYS AND SIDEWALKS.  WHEN
TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW FREEZING...MOTORISTS NEED TO BE ESPECIALLY
CAREFUL ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES WHERE SLIPPERY SPOTS CAN EASILY
DEVELOP.

&&

$$


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233 
WWUS41 KBOX 051949
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
249 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

CTZ002-MAZ009-011-052100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160205T2000Z/
HARTFORD CT-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...BLANDFORD...
SPRINGFIELD
249 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS CANCELLED THE WINTER
STORM WARNING.

SNOW HAS ENDED IN THE LOWER CONNECTICUT VALLEY OF MASSACHUSETTS
AND HARTFORD COUNTY CONNECTICUT...FURTHER ACCUMULATION IS NOT
EXPECTED.

$$

CTZ003-004-MAZ004>007-012>018-026-RIZ001>006-052200-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160205T2200Z/
TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-
BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNION...VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...
BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...GLOUCESTER...
MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...
QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...AYER...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...
PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...NARRAGANSETT...
WESTERLY
249 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT...MUCH OF CENTRAL AND 
  EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...AND RHODE ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 8 TO 12 INCHES.

* TIMING...HEAVY SNOW WILL GRADUALLY TAPER OFF FROM WEST TO EAST 
  THROUGH LATE AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED ALONG WITH TREE DAMAGE 
  AND POWER OUTAGES GIVEN THIS IS A WET SNOW.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED FOR MORE THAN 6 INCHES OF SNOW.
TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AND DIFFICULT DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND
POOR VISIBILITY. PLAN ON DOUBLING YOUR NORMAL DRIVE TIME FRIDAY...
OR TELECOMMUTE IF POSSIBLE.

&&

$$

MAZ019>021-RIZ007-052300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NEWPORT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...
MATTAPOISETT...NEWPORT
249 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...FAR SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN RHODE 
  ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 8 INCHES.

* TIMING...PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOW WILL CONTINUE UNTIL IT TAPERS 
  OFF BY EARLY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED ALONG WITH TREE DAMAGE 
  AND POWER OUTAGES GIVEN THIS IS A WET SNOW.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN AN AVERAGE OF 6 OR MORE
INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED IN A 12 HOUR PERIOD...OR FOR 8 OR MORE
INCHES IN A 24 HOUR PERIOD. TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AT BEST ON WELL
TREATED SURFACES...AND QUITE DIFFICULT ON ANY UNPLOWED OR
UNTREATED SURFACES.

&&

$$

MAZ022-023-RIZ008-052300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160205T2300Z/
BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...
VINEYARD HAVEN...BLOCK ISLAND
249 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...MARTHAS VINEYARD AND BLOCK ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 5 INCHES.

* TIMING...SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES BEFORE TAPERING OFF EARLY 
  THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED WITH SNOW COVERED AND 
  SLIPPERY ROADS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SNOW AND/OR ICE IS
FORECAST TO DEVELOP IN THE AFFECTED AREAS...BUT ACCUMULATIONS ARE
EXPECTED TO BE LIGHT. ANY SNOW OR ICE WOULD RESULT IN SLIPPERY
CONDITIONS ON UNTREATED ROADWAYS AND SIDEWALKS.  WHEN
TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW FREEZING...MOTORISTS NEED TO BE ESPECIALLY
CAREFUL ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES WHERE SLIPPERY SPOTS CAN EASILY
DEVELOP.

&&

$$


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163 
WWUS41 KBOX 052201
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
501 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

CTZ003-004-MAZ004>007-012>018-026-RIZ001>006-052315-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160205T2200Z/
TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-
BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNION...VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...
BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...GLOUCESTER...
MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...
QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...AYER...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...
PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...NARRAGANSETT...
WESTERLY
501 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

SNOW HAS ENDED OR WILL END VERY SHORTLY ACROSS THE WARNING AREA.
THEREFORE...NO ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATION IS EXPECTED.

$$

MAZ019>021-RIZ007-060000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160206T0000Z/
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NEWPORT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...
MATTAPOISETT...NEWPORT
501 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...FAR SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN RHODE 
  ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 6 TO 10 INCHES.

* TIMING...PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOW WILL CONTINUE UNTIL IT TAPERS OFF
  LATER THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED ALONG WITH TREE DAMAGE 
  AND POWER OUTAGES GIVEN THIS IS A WET SNOW.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN AN AVERAGE OF 6 OR MORE
INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED IN A 12 HOUR PERIOD...OR FOR 8 OR MORE
INCHES IN A 24 HOUR PERIOD. TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AT BEST ON WELL
TREATED SURFACES...AND QUITE DIFFICULT ON ANY UNPLOWED OR
UNTREATED SURFACES.

&&

$$

MAZ022-023-RIZ008-060000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160206T0000Z/
BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...
VINEYARD HAVEN...BLOCK ISLAND
501 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...MARTHAS VINEYARD AND BLOCK ISLAND.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 8 INCHES.

* TIMING...SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES BEFORE TAPERING OFF LATER THIS
  EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED WITH SNOW COVERED AND 
  SLIPPERY ROADS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF
SNOW WHICH CAN AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. BE ALERT FOR SLIPPERY
ROADS.

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SNOW AND/OR ICE IS
FORECAST TO DEVELOP IN THE AFFECTED AREAS...BUT ACCUMULATIONS ARE
EXPECTED TO BE LIGHT. ANY SNOW OR ICE WOULD RESULT IN SLIPPERY
CONDITIONS ON UNTREATED ROADWAYS AND SIDEWALKS.  WHEN
TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW FREEZING...MOTORISTS NEED TO BE ESPECIALLY
CAREFUL ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES WHERE SLIPPERY SPOTS CAN EASILY
DEVELOP.

&&

$$


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602 
WWUS41 KBOX 052352
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
652 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

MAZ019>021-RIZ007-060100-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160206T0000Z/
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NEWPORT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...
MATTAPOISETT...NEWPORT
652 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

SNOW HAS ALREADY COME TO AN END EARLY THIS EVENING...THEREFORE THE
WINTER STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. HOWEVER...TEMPERATURES
WERE DROPPING AND THIS WILL ALLOW ANY STANDING WATER OR SLUSH TO
FREEZE SOLID THIS EVENING. MOTORISTS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR AREAS
OF BLACK ICE TONIGHT. IN ADDITION...THE HEAVY WET SNOW THAT FELL
EARLIER TODAY MAY STILL RESULT IN ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES INTO THE
OVERNIGHT HOURS.

$$

MAZ022-023-RIZ008-060100-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160206T0000Z/
BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...
VINEYARD HAVEN...BLOCK ISLAND
652 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

SNOW WILL COME TO AN END BY 8 PM IN ALL LOCATIONS. THEREFORE...THE
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. HOWEVER...TEMPERATURES
WERE DROPPING AND THIS WILL ALLOW ANY STANDING WATER OR SLUSH TO
FREEZE SOLID THIS EVENING. MOTORISTS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR AREAS
OF BLACK ICE TONIGHT. IN ADDITION...THE HEAVY WET SNOW THAT FELL
EARLIER TODAY MAY STILL RESULT IN ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES INTO THE
OVERNIGHT HOURS.

$$


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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 4, 2:45 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXBristol, Kent, Newport, Washington28 hr
Feb 4, 3:51 PM ESTGale WarningBOX34 hr
Feb 4, 3:51 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX49 hr

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Sources

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