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Winter Storm Watch 6, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 27, 20166 counties in Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this winter storm watch at Dec 27, 2016, 3:59 PM EST for 6 counties in Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Dec 29, 2016, 9:00 AM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 27, 2016, 3:59 PM EST (20:59 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 29, 2016, 9:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 28, 2016, 3:37 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Capitol Planning Region, CT, Essex County, MA, Franklin County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Worcester County, MA

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The Boston radar (KBOX), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 148 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, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2016-12-27Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
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634 
WWUS41 KBOX 272059
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
359 PM EST TUE DEC 27 2016

MAZ002>005-008>012-026-280500-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WS.A.0006.161229T1400Z-161230T1700Z/
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...ORANGE...
BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...CHESTERFIELD...
BLANDFORD...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...SPRINGFIELD...MILFORD...
WORCESTER...AYER
359 PM EST TUE DEC 27 2016

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING.

* LOCATIONS...WESTERN AND CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW

* ACCUMULATIONS...POTENTIAL FOR 4 TO 8 INCHES.

* TIMING...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THURSDAY MORNING AND BECOME
  HEAVY AT TIMES THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY NIGHT. SNOW WILL
  TAPER OFF AFTER MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS
  AND POOR VISIBILITY.

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH THURSDAY...BECOMING
  NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH THURSDAY NIGHT.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 30S.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW...SLEET...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL.
CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. BE PREPARED TO MODIFY
TRAVEL PLANS SHOULD WINTER WEATHER DEVELOP.

&&

$$

CTZ002-003-280500-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WS.A.0006.161229T1400Z-161230T1200Z/
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON
359 PM EST TUE DEC 27 2016

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING.

* LOCATIONS...HARTFORD AND TOLLAND COUNTIES IN CONNECTICUT.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW AND POSSIBLE SLEET.

* ACCUMULATIONS...POTENTIAL FOR 3 TO 6 INCHES OF SNOW.

* TIMING...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THURSDAY MORNING AND BECOME
  HEAVY AT TIMES THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY NIGHT. SNOW MAY MIX
  WITH RAIN AND SLEET AT TIMES. SNOW WILL TAPER OFF AFTER
  MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS
  AND POOR VISIBILITY.

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH THURSDAY...BECOMING
  NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH THURSDAY NIGHT.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 30S.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW...SLEET...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL.
CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. BE PREPARED TO MODIFY
TRAVEL PLANS SHOULD WINTER WEATHER DEVELOP.

&&

$$

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4 follow-up statements
608 
WWUS41 KBOX 280514
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1214 AM EST WED DEC 28 2016

MAZ002>005-008>012-026-281315-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0006.161229T1400Z-161230T1700Z/
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...ORANGE...
BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...CHESTERFIELD...
BLANDFORD...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...SPRINGFIELD...MILFORD...
WORCESTER...AYER
1214 AM EST WED DEC 28 2016

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...WESTERN AND CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW

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

* TIMING...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THURSDAY MORNING AND 
  BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY NIGHT. SNOW 
  WILL TAPER OFF AFTER MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO SNOW COVERED 
  ROADS AND POOR VISIBILITY.

* WINDS...WEST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 30S.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW...SLEET...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL.
CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. BE PREPARED TO MODIFY
TRAVEL PLANS SHOULD WINTER WEATHER DEVELOP.

&&

$$

CTZ002-003-281315-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0006.161229T1400Z-161230T1200Z/
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON
1214 AM EST WED DEC 28 2016

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...HARTFORD AND TOLLAND COUNTIES IN CONNECTICUT.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW AND POSSIBLE SLEET.

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

* TIMING...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THURSDAY MORNING AND 
  BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY NIGHT. SNOW 
  MAY MIX WITH RAIN AND SLEET AT TIMES. SNOW WILL TAPER OFF 
  AFTER MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO SNOW COVERED 
  ROADS AND POOR VISIBILITY.

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

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 30S.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW...SLEET...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL.
CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. BE PREPARED TO MODIFY
TRAVEL PLANS SHOULD WINTER WEATHER DEVELOP.

&&

$$

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878 
WWUS41 KBOX 280945
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
445 AM EST WED DEC 28 2016

MAZ002>004-008>010-026-281745-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0006.161229T1400Z-161230T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0007.161229T1400Z-161230T1500Z/
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...ORANGE...
BARRE...FITCHBURG...CHESTERFIELD...BLANDFORD...AMHERST...
NORTHAMPTON...AYER
445 AM EST WED DEC 28 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS...WHICH IS IN
EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY. 

* LOCATIONS...WESTERN AND CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW

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

* TIMING...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP LATE THURSDAY MORNING AND 
  BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY NIGHT. SNOW 
  WILL TAPER OFF AFTER MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS
  AND POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO...HEAVY WET SNOW MAY TAKE DOWN LARGE
  LIMBS AND WIRES WITH SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES.

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

* TEMPERATURES...AROUND 30.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW
ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN AN
EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT...FOOD...
AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.

&&

$$

MAZ006-281745-
/O.EXB.KBOX.WS.A.0006.161229T1400Z-161230T1500Z/
WESTERN ESSEX MA-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...LAWRENCE
445 AM EST WED DEC 28 2016

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING.

* LOCATIONS...WESTERN AND CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW

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

* TIMING...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP LATE THURSDAY MORNING AND 
  BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY NIGHT. SNOW 
  WILL TAPER OFF AFTER MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO SNOW COVERED 
  ROADS AND POOR VISIBILITY.

* WINDS...SOUTH 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE MID 30S.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS POSSIBLE AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW...SLEET...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL.
CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. BE PREPARED TO MODIFY
TRAVEL PLANS SHOULD WINTER WEATHER DEVELOP.

&&

$$

MAZ005-011-012-281745-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WS.A.0006.161229T1400Z-161230T1500Z/
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...SPRINGFIELD...
MILFORD...WORCESTER
445 AM EST WED DEC 28 2016

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...WESTERN AND CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW WHICH MAY BECOME MIXED WITH SLEET AND
  RAIN.

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

* TIMING...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP LATE THURSDAY MORNING AND
  BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY NIGHT. SNOW
  MAY MIX WITH OR EVEN CHANGE TO RAIN AND SLEET AT TIMES. SNOW
  WILL TAPER OFF AFTER MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO SNOW COVERED 
  ROADS AND POOR VISIBILITY.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 30S.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW...SLEET...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL.
CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. BE PREPARED TO MODIFY
TRAVEL PLANS SHOULD WINTER WEATHER DEVELOP.

&&

$$

CTZ002-003-281745-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0006.161229T1400Z-161230T1200Z/
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON
445 AM EST WED DEC 28 2016

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...HARTFORD AND TOLLAND COUNTIES IN CONNECTICUT.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW AND POSSIBLE SLEET.

* ACCUMULATIONS...2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW WITH SLEET.

* TIMING...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THURSDAY MORNING AND 
  BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY NIGHT. SNOW 
  MAY MIX WITH RAIN AND SLEET AT TIMES. SNOW WILL TAPER OFF 
  AFTER MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO SNOW COVERED 
  ROADS AND POOR VISIBILITY.

* WINDS...WEST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE MID 30S.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW...SLEET...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL.
CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. BE PREPARED TO MODIFY
TRAVEL PLANS SHOULD WINTER WEATHER DEVELOP.

&&

$$

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675 
WWUS41 KBOX 281529
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1029 AM EST WED DEC 28 2016

MAZ002>004-008>010-026-282330-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.161229T1400Z-161230T1500Z/
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...ORANGE...
BARRE...FITCHBURG...CHESTERFIELD...BLANDFORD...AMHERST...
NORTHAMPTON...AYER
1029 AM EST WED DEC 28 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* LOCATIONS...WESTERN AND CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW

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

* TIMING...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP LATE THURSDAY MORNING AND 
  BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY NIGHT. SNOW 
  WILL TAPER OFF AFTER MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO SNOW COVERED 
  ROADS AND POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO...HEAVY WET SNOW MAY TAKE DOWN 
  LARGE LIMBS AND WIRES WITH SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES.

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

* TEMPERATURES...AROUND 30.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW
ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN AN
EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT...FOOD...
AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.

&&

$$

MAZ005-006-011-012-282330-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0006.161229T1400Z-161230T1500Z/
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...
SPRINGFIELD...MILFORD...WORCESTER
1029 AM EST WED DEC 28 2016

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...WESTERN AND CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW

* ACCUMULATIONS...4 TO 9 INCHES OF SNOW.

* TIMING...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP LATE THURSDAY MORNING AND 
  BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY NIGHT. SNOW 
  WILL TAPER OFF AFTER MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO SNOW COVERED 
  ROADS AND POOR VISIBILITY.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 30S.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW...SLEET...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL.
CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. BE PREPARED TO MODIFY
TRAVEL PLANS SHOULD WINTER WEATHER DEVELOP.

&&

$$

CTZ002-003-282330-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0006.161229T1400Z-161230T1200Z/
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON
1029 AM EST WED DEC 28 2016

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...HARTFORD AND TOLLAND COUNTIES IN CONNECTICUT.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW AND POSSIBLE SLEET.

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

* TIMING...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THURSDAY MORNING AND 
  BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY NIGHT. SNOW 
  MAY MIX WITH RAIN AND SLEET AT TIMES. SNOW WILL TAPER OFF 
  AFTER MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO SNOW COVERED 
  ROADS AND POOR VISIBILITY.

* WINDS...WEST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE MID 30S.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW...SLEET...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL.
CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. BE PREPARED TO MODIFY
TRAVEL PLANS SHOULD WINTER WEATHER DEVELOP.

&&

$$

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091 
WWUS41 KBOX 282037
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
337 PM EST WED DEC 28 2016

MAZ002>004-008>010-026-290500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WS.W.0007.161229T1400Z-161230T0900Z/
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHARLEMONT...GREENFIELD...ORANGE...
BARRE...FITCHBURG...CHESTERFIELD...BLANDFORD...AMHERST...
NORTHAMPTON...AYER
337 PM EST WED DEC 28 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* LOCATIONS...WESTERN AND CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW

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

* TIMING...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP BY LATE THURSDAY MORNING
  AND BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THURSDAY AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING.
  SNOW WILL TAPER OFF AFTER MIDNIGHT FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO SNOW COVERED 
  ROADS AND POOR VISIBILITY. ALSO...HEAVY WET SNOW MAY TAKE DOWN 
  LARGE LIMBS AND WIRES WITH SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES.

* WINDS...BECOMING WEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH LATE
  THURSDAY EVENING INTO EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE UPPER 20S.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW
ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN AN
EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT...FOOD...
AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.

&&

$$

MAZ005-006-011-012-290500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0006.161229T1400Z-161230T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0020.161229T1400Z-161230T0900Z/
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...
SPRINGFIELD...MILFORD...WORCESTER
337 PM EST WED DEC 28 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY
TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...SOUTH CENTRAL AND PORTION OF NORTHEASTERN
  MASSACHUSETTS 

* HAZARD TYPES...PERIODS OF SNOW

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

* TIMING...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP BY LATE THURSDAY MORNING...
  THEN MIX WITH RAINA T TIMES THURSDAY EVENING...BEFORE ENDING AS
  SNOW THURSDAY NIGHT. SNOW MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THURSDAY
  AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING. SNOW WILL TAPER OFF AFTER MIDNIGHT
  FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO SNOW COVERED 
  ROADS AND POOR VISIBILITY.

* WINDS...BECOMING WEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH LATE
  THURSDAY EVENING INTO EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 30S.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW
WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW
COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE
DRIVING.

&&

$$

CTZ002-003-290500-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0006.161229T1400Z-161230T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0020.161229T1400Z-161230T0900Z/
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON
337 PM EST WED DEC 28 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM
EST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY
TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...HARTFORD AND TOLLAND COUNTIES IN CONNECTICUT.

* HAZARD TYPES...PERIODS OF SNOW AND POSSIBLE SLEET.

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

* TIMING...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THURSDAY MORNING AND BECOME
  HEAVY AT TIMES THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY NIGHT. SNOW MAY MIX
  WITH RAIN AND SLEET AT TIMES DURING THE AFTERNOON. SNOW WILL
  TAPER OFF AFTER MIDNIGHT FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO SNOW COVERED 
  ROADS AND POOR VISIBILITY.

* WINDS...BECOMING WEST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH LATE
  THURSDAY EVENING INTO EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE MID 30S.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE HALF MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...SLEET...OR
FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR
SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE
DRIVING.

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm watch 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 winter storm watch went out at Dec 27, 2:42 PM EST, 1 hour 17 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 27, 2:42 PM EST, 1 hour 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Taunton MA
242 PM EST Tue Dec 27 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front along the South Coast will move offshore this
evening. High pressure builds over New England for Wednesday. Low
pressure will rapidly intensify Thursday into Thursday night,
bringing the likelihood of a nor'easter to portions of the region.
Significant snow accumulation is possible in the interior,
especially across central and western MA with mainly rain along
the coastal plain. Dry but windy and colder conditions are
expected for Friday into Saturday. Another low pressure system may
bring a light amount of rain or snow to the region late Saturday
night into Sunday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...

Through evening... Cold front along the South Coast with subtle
change in wind directions from WSW to WNW. This front is aligned
almost parallel to the upper flow, thus the slow progress
offshore. Satellite imagery shows deep clouds moving off Cape Cod
and Nantucket, with a zone of stratocumulus mostly south of the
Mass Pike. These clouds will also move offshore, around 6 pm.
Strongest pressure rises at 19z were over Western New England, and
trend offshore around 00z/7 pm.

Tonight... High confidence.

Shortwave over the Great Lakes races east and crosses New England
late tonight. There is a cold pool that moves with the wave across
New England. But PW values are low, around 0.25 inch. Moisture
below 850 mb does hold around 85 percent. Expect there will be a
few clouds but otherwise dry weather. Temperatures upstream last
night were in the mid 20s to mid 30s, and we will use this range
for us tonight.

&&

.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...

Wednesday... High Confidence.

Shortwave and cold air aloft move off to the east during the
morning. Cross sections show lingering moisture of 80-90 percent
through the day. Expect diurnal st-cu to develop...dry weather,
but becoming partly sunny. Mixing reaches above 900 mb, roughly
4000 feet. Temperatures at that level support max sfc temps in the
mid 30s to low 40s.

Wednesday night... High confidence.

High pressure moves offshore overnight. Dry air lingers through
the night, so expect fair skies with increasing clouds, much of it
after midnight. None of the operational models show any
measureable pcpn before 12z Thursday, so no pops forecast. Fair
skies the first part of the night and dew points in the upper
teens and 20s should allow temps to fall into the 20s. A few cold
spots could reach the upper teens.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Highlights...

* Potential significant snowfall Thu afternoon into Thu
  night across interior Mass, mainly north and west of I-495
* Cold New Years Eve with snow possible late at night

Overview...

Medium range models continue to advertise fast moving mid level
flow across the northern tier of the U.S. during this timeframe.

A short wave trough digs as it amplifies during its progression
eastward Thu, promoting surface low pressure development around the
NJ coast. The low will push across southern New England as it
rapidly deepens late Thu and Thu night, exiting to the Maritimes
Friday. A return to colder conditions expected late this week into
the weekend, while another low may approach toward New Year's
Day.

Details...

Thu-Thu night...Both the 00Z models and associated ensembles
signaling a strong, digging H5 trough diving SE into the Ohio
Valley and Great Lakes early Thursday. While parent low remains
south of Hudson Bay, continue to see development of secondary low
pressure along triple point frontal system during Thursday, along
with good moisture working into the system from the Gulf of
Mexico. Models show good agreement of explosive cyclogenesis
around the NJ coast late Thu into Thu evening. GFS has low at 991
hPa at 21Z Thu, dropping to 975 hPa by 06Z Fri, and similar
pressure falls on the GGEM and ECMWF, though still some question
on exact track of the low.

Will see potential of good snow growth Thu night as the low passes
across SE Mass, but some question of amounts as rain/snow ratio
remains at around 10:1. In any event, should see period of moderate
to heavy snow at times late Thu into Thu night across portions of
interior southern New England, with the best chance of heavy snows
across the higher inland terrain of the Worcester hills and the E
slopes of the Berkshires, as well as along the Route 2 corridor and
portions of the I-91 area. Expect mainly rain across the coastal
plain. In between, will see some mix with rain Thu afternoon, but
will become all snow Thu night.

Where it remains all snow, potential continues for over 6 inches of
heavy, wet snow, then amounts drop off quickly S and E of a Lawrence
to Worcester to Springfield line.

Increasing wind on the back side as the surface low rapidly
deepens Thu night could be an issue in itself across the coastal
plain with advisory criteria gusts possible and also an issue when
combined with any plastering of heavy wet snow over the northern
interior.

Fri through Sat...Will see colder air work in along with gusty winds
behind the exiting low as it continues to deepen as it approaches
the Canadian Maritimes. Friday will be the transition day with highs
ranging from around 30 across the higher inland terrain to around 40
at the coast. It will be much colder on Saturday across north
central and W Mass with highs only in the mid and upper 20s, ranging
to the upper 30s to near 40 along the immediate south coast.

Sat night and Sun...A nearly zonal mid level steering pattern in
place across the northern stream, but noting an H5 short wave
digging in this flow. Weak surface low pressure associated with this
feature may bring period of light rain and/or snow to bring in the
New Year, but exact timing in question due to the fast flow.

Mon...With a continued progressive mid level steering pattern in
place, current forecast suggests dry conditions as high pressure
builds at the surface and aloft. However, this will be dependent
upon the exit of Sunday's system.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

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

Short Term /through Wednesday Night/...

This afternoon... High confidence.

Lingering 2500-3500 foot cigs will give way to clearing skies from
NW to SE. Westerly winds will gust 25 to 30 knots east and 20 knots
west.

Tonight...High confidence.

VFR. Diminishing west winds.

Wednesday...High confidence.

VFR. Cigs around 4000 ft developing midday/afternoon and
diminishing in the evening.

Wednesday night... High confidence.

VFR. Increasing clouds from the southwest after midnight.

KBOS TAF...High confidence TAF.

KBDL TAF...High confidence TAF.

Outlook /Thursday through Sunday/...

Thu into Thu night...Moderate confidence. Expect areas of -SN
with MVFR-IFR conditions developing by late morning across the
interior. Mainly MVFR across the coastal plain where any -SN
should change to -RN by around midday. Expect precip to change
back to -SN or a mix of -RN/-SN Thu night across the coastal plain
inland from Cape Cod. Strong surface west wind gusts possible late
Thu night, especially along the immediate coast.

Fri through Sat...High confidence. VFR conditions expected. Gusty
NW winds through Fri.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels.

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

Short Term /through Wednesday Night/...High Confidence.

Tonight... Lingering gusts to 25 knots early, especially on the
outer waters. All gales have been dropped, but Small Craft
Advisory in effect for most waters early tonight. Seas subside,
but with lingering rough seas on the outer waters and RI Sound, so
Small Crafts linger on these waters through the night.

Wednesday... Northwest winds gust to 20 knots and seas linger near
5 feet on the outer waters. Small Crafts continue on the outer
waters much of the day.

Wednesday night... High pressure moves overhead. Winds and seas
will be below SCA thresholds.

Outlook /Thursday through Sunday/...

Moderate confidence through the period.

Thursday and Thursday night...Expect S-SE winds to quickly
increase by Thu afternoon across the waters. Will see gusts up to
35-45 kt, with a period of storm force winds on the eastern outer
waters are possible late Thu night. Winds shift to W Thu night but
will remain at gale force. Seas build up to 6-10 feet Thu night.
Visibility restrictions likely in areas of rain and fog.

Friday and Friday night...W winds continue to gust up to 35-45 KT
during the morning, highest on the eastern outer waters, then
should start to diminish during the afternoon. Expect gale force
gusts to continue into Friday night. Seas up to 8-12 ft on the
outer waters will slowly subside late in the day but remain well
above 5 feet.

Saturday...Leftover gale gusts on the eastern outer waters should
diminish, but will continue to see small crafts. Seas remain at or
above 5 feet mainly across the outer waters.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADWednesday night...Winds and seas will be below small craft
criteria.VISORIES... CT...None. MA...None. RI...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 9 PM EST this evening for
ANZ231>234-251. Small Craft Advisory until 5 PM EST this afternoon
for ANZ230- 236. Small Craft Advisory until 1 PM EST Wednesday for
ANZ235-237. Small Craft Advisory until 5 PM EST Wednesday for
ANZ250- 254>256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...WTB/EVT
NEAR TERM...WTB/EVT
SHORT TERM...WTB
LONG TERM...EVT
AVIATION...WTB/EVT
MARINE...WTB/EVT
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 27, 5:22 AM EST, 10 hours 37 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
522 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2016

CTZ002>004-MAZ002-003-008>011-281030-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
522 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT AND
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

A RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING STORM NEAR THE NEW ENGLAND COAST MAY BRING
HEAVY SNOWFALL TO PORTIONS OF INTERIOR SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND...
MAINLY NORTH AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 495 NORTH OF BOSTON THROUGH TO
WORCESTER...SPRINGFIELD INTO THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF NORTHWEST
CONNECTICUT. HEAVY WET SNOW AND INCREASING WINDS TOWARD THE END OF
THE STORM MAY RESULT IN SOME TREE DAMAGE AND SCATTERED POWER
OUTAGES. ACROSS NORTHERN CONNECTICUT...SOUTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
AND ALONG AND NORTHWEST OF THE I495 CORRIDOR IN EASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...SNOW WILL LIKELY CHANGE TO RAIN BUT MAY CHANGE
BACK TO SNOW WITH A SHARP DROP OF TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING
DURING THURSDAY EVENING. THERE IS ALSO A RISK OF STRONG WESTERLY
WINDS AND A POSSIBLE NEED WIND ADVISORIES LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO
FRIDAY ALONG EAST COASTAL MASSACHUSETTS.

SOME LIGHT SNOW MAY BREAK OUT DURING THE EVENING OF NEW YEARS EVE.
LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS ARE POSSIBLE AT LEAST NORTH OF THE MASS PIKE
SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE NEEDED THURSDAY INTO THURSDAY NIGHT.

MAZ004>007-012-014-026-281030-
NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-
EASTERN ESSEX MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
522 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2016

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS...EASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS AND NORTHEASTERN 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.

   WIND ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

A RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING STORM NEAR THE NEW ENGLAND COAST MAY BRING
HEAVY SNOWFALL TO PORTIONS OF INTERIOR SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND...
MAINLY NORTH AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 495 NORTH OF BOSTON THROUGH TO
WORCESTER...SPRINGFIELD INTO THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF NORTHWEST
CONNECTICUT. HEAVY WET SNOW AND INCREASING WINDS TOWARD THE END OF
THE STORM MAY RESULT IN SOME TREE DAMAGE AND SCATTERED POWER
OUTAGES. ACROSS NORTHERN CONNECTICUT...SOUTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
AND ALONG AND NORTHWEST OF THE I495 CORRIDOR IN EASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...SNOW WILL LIKELY CHANGE TO RAIN BUT MAY CHANGE
BACK TO SNOW WITH A SHARP DROP OF TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING
DURING THURSDAY EVENING. THERE IS ALSO A RISK OF STRONG WESTERLY
WINDS AND A POSSIBLE NEED WIND ADVISORIES LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO
FRIDAY ALONG EAST COASTAL MASSACHUSETTS.

SOME LIGHT SNOW MAY BREAK OUT DURING THE EVENING OF NEW YEARS EVE.
LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS ARE POSSIBLE AT LEAST NORTH OF THE MASS PIKE
SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE NEEDED THURSDAY INTO THURSDAY NIGHT.

MAZ013-015>021-RIZ001>008-281030-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-
WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-
BLOCK ISLAND RI-
522 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2016

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...
SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...AND 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.

   WIND ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

WIND ADVISORIES MAY BE NEEDED AS A RAPIDLY DEVELOPING STORM COULD
PRODUCE STRONG WIND GUSTS THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

MAZ022>024-281030-
BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-
522 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2016

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEASTERN 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.

   WIND ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

WIND ADVISORIES MAY BE NEEDED AS A RAPIDLY DEVELOPING STORM COULD
PRODUCE STRONG WIND GUSTS THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ250-254>256-281030-
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-
522 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS
AND 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...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

THERE IS A MODERATE PROBABILITY FOR GALE FORCE WINDS LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY. THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY OF STORM
FORCE GUSTS ACROSS STELLWAGEN BANK AND THE WATERS EAST OF CAPE ANN
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ231>235-237-251-281030-
CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-BUZZARDS BAY-
RHODE ISLAND SOUND-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
522 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS
AND 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...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

THERE IS A MODERATE PROBABILITY FOR GALE FORCE WINDS LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT INTO FRIDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ236-281030-
NARRAGANSETT BAY-
522 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR 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...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

THERE IS A MODERATE PROBABILITY FOR GALE FORCE WINDS LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT INTO FRIDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ230-281030-
BOSTON HARBOR-
522 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR 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...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

THERE IS A MODERATE PROBABILITY FOR GALE FORCE WINDS LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT INTO FRIDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 27, 10:08 AM EST, 5 hours 51 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1008 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2016

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

0238 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG DUXBURY                 42.04N  70.67W
12/27/2016                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON TEMPLE STREET

0238 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG DUXBURY                 42.04N  70.67W
12/27/2016                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON TEMPLE STREET

0437 AM     HIGH SUST WINDS  1 N EAST BOSTON         42.38N  71.03W
12/27/2016  M40 MPH          SUFFOLK            MA   ASOS

            BOS ASOS

0525 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG WESTPORT                41.67N  71.10W
12/27/2016                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN ON ROUTE 177 NORTH

0533 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG MATTAPOISETT            41.66N  70.81W
12/27/2016                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN ON NORTH STREET...BLOCKING
            ROAD

0535 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG DUXBURY                 42.04N  70.67W
12/27/2016                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE LIMB DOWN ON WIRES ON UPLAND ROAD

0549 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG HINGHAM                 42.24N  70.89W
12/27/2016                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN ON SUMMER STREET NEAR THE T
            STATION

0633 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG WESTERLY                41.37N  71.81W
12/27/2016                   WASHINGTON         RI   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON RAILROAD AVENUE

0654 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG COHASSET                42.23N  70.80W
12/27/2016                   NORFOLK            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON A GARAGE AND WIRES DOWN ON BEECHWOOD
            STREET

0654 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NORWELL                 42.17N  70.78W
12/27/2016                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON HOUSE WITH A 4 FOOT HOLE IN THE ROOF ON
            GROVE STREET

0702 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW BEDFORD             41.66N  70.94W
12/27/2016                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE PARTIALLY BLOCKING HOLYOKE STREET

0740 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW BEDFORD             41.66N  70.94W
12/27/2016                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN ON MONMOUTH STREET BLOCKING ROAD

0741 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG ACUSHNET                41.69N  70.91W
12/27/2016                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON MIDDLE ROAD

0800 AM     FREEZING RAIN    ROWE                    42.70N  72.90W
12/27/2016  M0.10 INCH       FRANKLIN           MA   CO-OP OBSERVER

            FZRA EVENING OF 12/26

&&

KAB
Local storm report, Dec 27, 11:58 AM EST, 4 hours 1 minute before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1158 AM EST TUE DEC 27 2016

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

0238 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG DUXBURY                 42.04N  70.67W
12/27/2016                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON TEMPLE STREET

0437 AM     HIGH SUST WINDS  1 N EAST BOSTON         42.38N  71.03W
12/27/2016  M40 MPH          SUFFOLK            MA   ASOS

            BOS ASOS

0525 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG WESTPORT                41.67N  71.10W
12/27/2016                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN ON ROUTE 177 NORTH

0533 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG MATTAPOISETT            41.66N  70.81W
12/27/2016                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN ON NORTH STREET...BLOCKING
            ROAD

0535 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG DUXBURY                 42.04N  70.67W
12/27/2016                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE LIMB DOWN ON WIRES ON UPLAND ROAD

0549 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG HINGHAM                 42.24N  70.89W
12/27/2016                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN ON SUMMER STREET NEAR THE T
            STATION

0610 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST EAST FALMOUTH           41.58N  70.56W
12/27/2016  M58 MPH          BARNSTABLE         MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0633 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG WESTERLY                41.37N  71.81W
12/27/2016                   WASHINGTON         RI   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON RAILROAD AVENUE

0654 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG COHASSET                42.23N  70.80W
12/27/2016                   NORFOLK            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON A GARAGE AND WIRES DOWN ON BEECHWOOD
            STREET

0654 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NORWELL                 42.17N  70.78W
12/27/2016                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON HOUSE WITH A 4 FOOT HOLE IN THE ROOF ON
            GROVE STREET

0702 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW BEDFORD             41.66N  70.94W
12/27/2016                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE PARTIALLY BLOCKING HOLYOKE STREET

0740 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW BEDFORD             41.66N  70.94W
12/27/2016                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN ON MONMOUTH STREET BLOCKING ROAD

0741 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG ACUSHNET                41.69N  70.91W
12/27/2016                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON MIDDLE ROAD

0800 AM     FREEZING RAIN    ROWE                    42.70N  72.90W
12/27/2016  M0.10 INCH       FRANKLIN           MA   CO-OP OBSERVER

            FZRA EVENING OF 12/26

&&

KAB
Local storm report, Dec 27, 2:03 PM EST, 1 hour 56 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
203 PM EST TUE DEC 27 2016

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

0400 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NORTON                  41.97N  71.18W
12/27/2016                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ON NORTH WORCESTER STREET.

&&

KAB
Local storm report, Dec 27, 3:17 PM EST, 42 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
317 PM EST TUE DEC 27 2016

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

0238 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG DUXBURY                 42.04N  70.67W
12/27/2016                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON TEMPLE STREET

0400 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NORTON                  41.97N  71.18W
12/27/2016                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ON NORTH WORCESTER STREET.

0437 AM     HIGH SUST WINDS  1 N EAST BOSTON         42.38N  71.03W
12/27/2016  M40 MPH          SUFFOLK            MA   ASOS

            BOS ASOS

0525 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG WESTPORT                41.67N  71.10W
12/27/2016                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN ON ROUTE 177 NORTH

0533 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG MATTAPOISETT            41.66N  70.81W
12/27/2016                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN ON NORTH STREET...BLOCKING
            ROAD

0535 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG DUXBURY                 42.04N  70.67W
12/27/2016                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE LIMB DOWN ON WIRES ON UPLAND ROAD

0549 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG HINGHAM                 42.24N  70.89W
12/27/2016                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN ON SUMMER STREET NEAR THE T
            STATION

0610 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST EAST FALMOUTH           41.58N  70.56W
12/27/2016  M58 MPH          BARNSTABLE         MA   TRAINED SPOTTER

0633 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG WESTERLY                41.37N  71.81W
12/27/2016                   WASHINGTON         RI   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON RAILROAD AVENUE

0654 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG COHASSET                42.23N  70.80W
12/27/2016                   NORFOLK            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON A GARAGE AND WIRES DOWN ON BEECHWOOD
            STREET

0654 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NORWELL                 42.17N  70.78W
12/27/2016                   PLYMOUTH           MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON HOUSE WITH A 4 FOOT HOLE IN THE ROOF ON
            GROVE STREET

0702 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW BEDFORD             41.66N  70.94W
12/27/2016                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE PARTIALLY BLOCKING HOLYOKE STREET

0740 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG NEW BEDFORD             41.66N  70.94W
12/27/2016                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN ON MONMOUTH STREET BLOCKING ROAD

0741 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG ACUSHNET                41.69N  70.91W
12/27/2016                   BRISTOL            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON MIDDLE ROAD

0800 AM     FREEZING RAIN    ROWE                    42.70N  72.90W
12/27/2016  M0.10 INCH       FRANKLIN           MA   CO-OP OBSERVER

            FZRA EVENING OF 12/26

&&

KAB

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 27, 9:11 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX31 hr
Dec 27, 3:46 PM ESTGale WatchBOX31 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.