Alert archive / Massachusetts / Blizzard Warnings in 2017
Blizzard Warning 3, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this blizzard warning at Mar 13, 2017, 4:11 PM EDT for 6 counties in Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut; Providence County, Rhode Island. It took effect at Mar 14, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 10 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
- Mar 13, 2017, 4:11 PM EDT (20:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 14, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2017, 6:19 PM EDT
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Capitol Planning Region, CT, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Essex County, MA, Franklin County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Worcester County, MA, Providence County, RI
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 79 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:08 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | 1 Sw Conway, MA | |
| Mar 14, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | 2 Ese Buckland, MA | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 14, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 2.3 | 3 Sw Auburn, MA | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 14, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | 2 Sw Westhampton, MA | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 14, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 3.5 | West Springfield, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 8:02 AM EDT | SNOW 1 | Hudson, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 8:04 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | Longmeadow, MA | |
| Mar 14, 8:06 AM EDT | SNOW 1.8 | West Leominster, MA | |
| Mar 14, 8:15 AM EDT | SNOW 1.3 | 1 Sse Northborough, MA | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 14, 8:15 AM EDT | SNOW 2.3 | Deerfield, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 8:21 AM EDT | SNOW 1.3 | Northborough, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 8:26 AM EDT | SNOW 2.5 | Heath, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 8:30 AM EDT | SNOW 1 | Framingham, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 8:30 AM EDT | SNOW 1.3 | E Clinton, MA | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 14, 8:30 AM EDT | SNOW 2.5 | 2 Ne Northampton, MA | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 14, 8:31 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | Ware, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 8:32 AM EDT | SNOW 2.5 | Springfield, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 8:35 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | Belchertown, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 8:36 AM EDT | SNOW 1.2 | Northampton, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 8:39 AM EDT | SNOW 1.8 | Westminster, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 8:41 AM EDT | SNOW 1.8 | Groton, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Mar 14, 9:00 AM EDT | SNOW 4.5 | 2 Sw Westfield, MA | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 14, 9:04 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | Deerfield, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 9:05 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | West Leominster, MA | |
| Mar 14, 9:11 AM EDT | SNOW 3.5 | Longmeadow, MA | |
| Mar 14, 9:11 AM EDT | SNOW 4 | Wilbraham, MA | |
| Mar 14, 9:19 AM EDT | SNOW 2.5 | Townsend, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Mar 14, 9:20 AM EDT | SNOW 1 | Carlisle, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 9:21 AM EDT | SNOW 4.5 | Wales, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 9:22 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | Sturbridge, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 9:23 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | Ware, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 9:27 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | Ware, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 9:28 AM EDT | SNOW 3.3 | Springfield, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 9:29 AM EDT | SNOW 2.5 | Shelburne, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 9:30 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | Warren, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 9:32 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | Palmer, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 9:40 AM EDT | SNOW 3.2 | Fitchburg, MA | COOP OBSERVER |
| Mar 14, 9:40 AM EDT | SNOW 4 | Russell, MA | MEDIA |
| Mar 14, 9:50 AM EDT | SNOW 3.8 | Hampden, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Mar 14, 9:50 AM EDT | SNOW 5 | Ashfield, MA | |
| Mar 14, 10:24 AM EDT | SNOW 4.8 | Westfield, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 10:32 AM EDT | SNOW 5 | Dudley, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 10:34 AM EDT | SNOW 2.9 | Southbridge, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 10:36 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | Lancaster, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 10:37 AM EDT | SNOW 2.5 | Sturbridge, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 10:38 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | Holden, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 10:39 AM EDT | SNOW 2.5 | Groton, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Mar 14, 10:39 AM EDT | SNOW 2.5 | Rochdale, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 10:40 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | Westford, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 10:43 AM EDT | SNOW 2.5 | Lancaster, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 10:46 AM EDT | SNOW 3.2 | Douglas, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 10:47 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | Hopkinton, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Mar 14, 10:47 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | Worcester, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Mar 14, 10:48 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | Cherry Valley, MA | |
| Mar 14, 10:49 AM EDT | SNOW 5.5 | Agawam, MA | |
| Mar 14, 10:55 AM EDT | SNOW 7 | Wilbraham, MA | |
| Mar 14, 10:56 AM EDT | SNOW 1.1 | North Reading, MA | |
| Mar 14, 10:57 AM EDT | SNOW 5.5 | Agawam, MA | EMERGENCY MANAGER |
| Mar 14, 10:57 AM EDT | SNOW 6 | Chester, MA | |
| Mar 14, 10:58 AM EDT | SNOW 2.3 | Framingham, MA | HAM RADIO |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 157 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1408 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 76 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -31 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 60 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
545 WWUS41 KBOX 132011 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 411 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 RIZ003-140415- /O.CAN.KBOX.BZ.A.0002.170314T1700Z-170315T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T1900Z/ Western Kent RI- Including the cities of Coventry and West Greenwich 411 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 3 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Blizzard Watch. * LOCATIONS...Western and Central Rhode Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow along with a light amount of sleet possible. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 10 to 15 inches. * TIMING...Snow begins between 5 and 7 am Tuesday morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times, especially through midday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One half mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period, or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces, and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ013>016-RIZ002-140415- /O.CAN.KBOX.BZ.A.0002.170314T1700Z-170315T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T2100Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Southeast Providence RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, and Providence 411 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Blizzard Watch. * LOCATIONS...The I-95 corridor of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and gusty with some sleet mixing in late. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches. * TIMING...Snow begins between 5 and 7 am tomorrow morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times, especially through early afternoon. Some rain may be mixing in during the mid to late afternoon hours. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One half mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period, or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces, and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ CTZ004-MAZ005>007-012-RIZ001-140415- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T1700Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.BZ.A.0002.170314T1700Z-170315T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.BZ.W.0003.170314T1200Z-170315T0000Z/ Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, Foster, and Smithfield 411 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. The Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect. The Blizzard Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Portions of Northeastern Connecticut, Northwestern Rhode Island as well as Central and Northeastern Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and the potential for blizzard conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches. * TIMING...Snow begins between 5 and 7 am tomorrow morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times, especially from late morning into the afternoon. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning is issued when sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph are expected with considerable falling and/or blowing snow. Visibilities will become poor with whiteout conditions at times. Those venturing outdoors may become lost or disoriented. So persons in the warning area are strongly advised to stay indoors. && $$ CTZ002-003-MAZ002>004-008>011-026-140415- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170315T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.BZ.W.0003.170314T1200Z-170315T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA- Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer 411 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. The Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Western Massachusetts and Hartford County in Connecticut. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow with Blizzard Conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches. * TIMING...Snow begins between 5 and 7 am Tuesday morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times into the afternoon. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. A Blizzard Warning is issued when sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph are expected with considerable falling and/or blowing snow. Visibilities will become poor with whiteout conditions at times. Those venturing outdoors may become lost or disoriented. So persons in the warning area are strongly advised to stay indoors. && $$ MAZ017-140415- /O.EXT.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T2100Z/ Northern Bristol MA- Including the city of Taunton 411 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT TUESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Bristol County in Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and gusty winds. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches, along with a trace of ice. * TIMING...Snow begins between 5 and 7 am Tuesday morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times through mid day. Snow could change to sleet and rain during the afternoon. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One half mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ MAZ018>021-RIZ004>007-140415- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T1900Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI- Newport RI- Including the cities of Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 411 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 3 PM EDT TUESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Southeast coastal Massachusetts and Coastal Rhode Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and strong winds. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches, along with a trace of ice. * TIMING...Snow begins between 5 and 7 am Tuesday morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times through late Tuesday morning. Snow could change to sleet but will then change to rain during the afternoon. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds will lead to additional power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One half mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ MAZ022-023-RIZ008-140415- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0006.170314T0900Z-170314T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.170314T0900Z-170314T1800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and New Shoreham 411 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM EDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for heavy wet snow and sleet, which is in effect from 5 AM to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Block Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy wet snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches, along with a trace of ice. * TIMING...Snow develops after 7 am Tuesday morning and may fall briefly heavy at times, before changing to sleet briefly, then rain late in the morning or by mid day. * IMPACTS...The heavy wet snow may create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages due to laden trees. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...East 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * 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. && $$ MAZ024-140415- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.170314T0900Z-170314T1600Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 411 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO NOON EDT TUESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Nantucket. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy wet snow with some light sleet possible. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. * TIMING...Snow develops between after 7 am tomorrow morning and may fall heavy at times, before changing to rain late morning. * IMPACTS...The heavy wet snow will produce scattered power outages. Strong winds will lead to reduced visibility, and additional power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
9 follow-up statements
826 WWUS41 KBOX 140447 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1247 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 CTZ002>004-MAZ002>012-026-RIZ001-140900- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0003.170314T1200Z-170315T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Ayer, Foster, and Smithfield 1247 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Western Massachusetts and Hartford County in Connecticut. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow with Blizzard Conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches. * TIMING...Snow begins between 5 and 7 am Tuesday morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times into the afternoon. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. A Blizzard Warning is issued when sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph are expected with considerable falling and/or blowing snow. Visibilities will become poor with whiteout conditions at times. Those venturing outdoors may become lost or disoriented. So persons in the warning area are strongly advised to stay indoors. && $$ MAZ018>021-RIZ003>007-140900- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T1900Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 1247 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Southeast coastal Massachusetts and Coastal Rhode Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and strong winds. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches, along with a trace of ice. * TIMING...Snow begins between 5 and 7 am Tuesday morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times through late Tuesday morning. Snow could change to sleet but will then change to rain during the afternoon. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds will lead to additional power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One half mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ MAZ013>017-RIZ002-140900- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T2100Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Southeast Providence RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, and Providence 1247 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...The I-95 corridor of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and gusty with some sleet mixing in late. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches. * TIMING...Snow begins between 5 and 7 am tomorrow morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times, especially through early afternoon. Some rain may be mixing in during the mid to late afternoon hours. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One half mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period, or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces, and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ024-140900- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.170314T0900Z-170314T1600Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 1247 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO NOON EDT TODAY... * LOCATIONS...Nantucket. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy wet snow with some light sleet possible. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. * TIMING...Snow develops between after 7 am tomorrow morning and may fall heavy at times, before changing to rain late morning. * IMPACTS...The heavy wet snow will produce scattered power outages. Strong winds will lead to reduced visibility, and additional power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ MAZ022-023-RIZ008-140900- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.170314T0900Z-170314T1800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and New Shoreham 1247 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Block Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy wet snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches, along with a trace of ice. * TIMING...Snow develops after 7 am Tuesday morning and may fall briefly heavy at times, before changing to sleet briefly, then rain late in the morning or by mid day. * IMPACTS...The heavy wet snow may create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages due to laden trees. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...East 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * 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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
987 WWUS41 KBOX 140742 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 342 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 CTZ002>004-MAZ002>012-026-RIZ001-141545- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0003.170314T1200Z-170315T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Ayer, Foster, and Smithfield 342 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Western Massachusetts and Hartford County in Connecticut. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow with Blizzard Conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches, with localized 18 to 24 inch amounts possible across extreme western Massachusetts. * TIMING...Snow will overspread the region through 7 am this morning. The snow will quickly become heavy by late morning with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times into the afternoon. The snow may end as a bit of sleet or freezing rain across portions of northern CT into central MA and northeast MA. The snow will taper off early this evening...but lingering snow showers will remain possible especially across far western MA. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow and strong winds will result in blizzard conditions and near zero visibility at times. Many roads will become impassable and strong winds may result in some tree damage and scattered power outages...especially across northeast MA. Travel is not recommended. * WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning is issued when sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph are expected with considerable falling and/or blowing snow. Visibilities will become poor with whiteout conditions at times. Those venturing outdoors may become lost or disoriented. So persons in the warning area are strongly advised to stay indoors. && $$ MAZ018>021-RIZ003>007-141545- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T1900Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 342 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Southeast coastal Massachusetts and Coastal Rhode Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy wet snow and strong winds. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches. * TIMING...Snow develops through 7 am and becomes heavy by mid morning. Snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible through early afternoon before precipitation changes to sleet and then rain. * IMPACTS...The heavy wet snow and strong winds may result in tree damage and scattered power outages along with poor visibility. Roads may become impassable at times from the heavy wet snow combined with the strong winds. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ MAZ013>017-RIZ002-141545- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T2100Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Southeast Providence RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, and Providence 342 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...The I-95 corridor of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy wet snow and strong winds. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 6 to 12 inches. * TIMING...Snow develops through 8 am this morning and becomes heavy by mid to late morning. The snow will fall at 2 to 4 inches per hour before changing to sleet and then rain between 2 and 5 pm. * IMPACTS...The heavy wet snow and strong winds may result in tree damage and scattered power outages. Roads may become impassable with very heavy snowfall rates...near blizzard conditions for a short time and strong damaging winds. Travel is not recommended. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period, or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces, and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ024-141545- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.170314T0900Z-170314T1600Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 342 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY... * LOCATIONS...Nantucket. * HAZARD TYPES...Accumulating snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. * TIMING...Snow develops through 8 am this morning before changing to heavy rain by late morning or noon at the latest. * IMPACTS...Roads may become snow covered and slippery this morning...but the main story will be the damaging wind gusts late this morning into the afternoon. Tree damage and scattered power outages are possible. 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. && $$ MAZ022-023-RIZ008-141545- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.170314T0900Z-170314T1800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and New Shoreham 342 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Block Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Wet snow * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 1 to 4 inches. * TIMING...Snow develops by 8 am this morning and will change to heavy rain by afternoon. * IMPACTS...Snow covered roads are possible for a time this morning. Otherwise...the main concern will be damaging wind gusts later this morning and afternoon. This may result in tree damage and scattered power outages. * WINDS...East 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ Frank For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
133 WWUS41 KBOX 141119 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 719 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 MAZ024-141230- /O.CAN.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170314T1600Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 719 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. A brief period of snow and sleet are possible this morning...but a coating to less than 1 inch of snow accumulations are expected. Therefore...the winter weather advisory has been cancelled. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>012-026-RIZ001-141930- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0003.170314T1200Z-170315T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Ayer, Foster, and Smithfield 719 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Western Massachusetts and Hartford County in Connecticut. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow with Blizzard Conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches, with localized 18 to 24 inch amounts possible across extreme western Massachusetts. * TIMING...Snow will overspread the region through 7 am this morning. The snow will quickly become heavy by late morning with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times into the afternoon. The snow may end as a bit of sleet or freezing rain across portions of northern CT into central MA and northeast MA. The snow will taper off early this evening... but lingering snow showers will remain possible especially across far western MA. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow and strong winds will result in blizzard conditions and near zero visibility at times. Many roads will become impassable and strong winds may result in some tree damage and scattered power outages...especially across northeast MA. Travel is not recommended. * WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning is issued when sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph are expected with considerable falling and/or blowing snow. Visibilities will become poor with whiteout conditions at times. Those venturing outdoors may become lost or disoriented. So persons in the warning area are strongly advised to stay indoors. && $$ MAZ018>021-RIZ003>007-141900- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170314T1900Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 719 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Southeast coastal Massachusetts and Coastal Rhode Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy wet snow and strong winds. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches. * TIMING...Snow develops through 7 am and becomes heavy by mid morning. Snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible through early afternoon before precipitation changes to sleet and then rain. * IMPACTS...The heavy wet snow and strong winds may result in tree damage and scattered power outages along with poor visibility. Roads may become impassable at times from the heavy wet snow combined with the strong winds. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ MAZ013>017-RIZ002-141930- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170314T2100Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Southeast Providence RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, and Providence 719 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...The I-95 corridor of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy wet snow and strong winds. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 6 to 12 inches. * TIMING...Snow develops through 8 am this morning and becomes heavy by mid to late morning. The snow will fall at 2 to 4 inches per hour before changing to sleet and then rain between 2 and 5 pm. * IMPACTS...The heavy wet snow and strong winds may result in tree damage and scattered power outages. Roads may become impassable with very heavy snowfall rates...near blizzard conditions for a short time and strong damaging winds. Travel is not recommended. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period, or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces, and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ022-023-RIZ008-141800- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170314T1800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and New Shoreham 719 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Block Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Wet snow * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 1 to 4 inches. * TIMING...Snow develops by 8 am this morning and will change to heavy rain by afternoon. * IMPACTS...Snow covered roads are possible for a time this morning. Otherwise...the main concern will be damaging wind gusts later this morning and afternoon. This may result in tree damage and scattered power outages. * WINDS...East 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter 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. && $$ Frank For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
482 WWUS41 KBOX 141423 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1023 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 RIZ008-141530- /O.CAN.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170314T1800Z/ Block Island RI- Including the city of New Shoreham 1023 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Precipitation has switched to rain, freezing precipitation is no longer expected. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>012-026-RIZ001-142230- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170315T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Ayer, Foster, and Smithfield 1023 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Western Massachusetts and Hartford County in Connecticut. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow with Blizzard Conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches, along with around a tenth of an inch of ice. * TIMING...Snow will continue with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times into the afternoon. The snow may end as a bit of sleet or freezing rain across portions of northern CT into central MA and northeast MA. The snow will taper off early this evening... but lingering snow showers will remain possible especially across far western MA. * IMPACTS...Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce scattered outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning is issued when sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph are expected with considerable falling and/or blowing snow. Visibilities will become poor with whiteout conditions at times. Those venturing outdoors may become lost or disoriented. So persons in the warning area are strongly advised to stay indoors. && $$ MAZ018>021-RIZ003>007-141900- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170314T1900Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 1023 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Southeast coastal Massachusetts and Coastal Rhode Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy wet snow and strong winds. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches, along with around a trace of ice. * TIMING...Snow develops through 7 am and becomes heavy by mid morning. Snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible through early afternoon before precipitation changes to sleet and then rain. * IMPACTS...Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce isolated outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...East 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ MAZ013>017-RIZ002-142100- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170314T2100Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Southeast Providence RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, and Providence 1023 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...The I-95 corridor of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy wet snow and strong winds. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches, along with around a trace of ice. * TIMING...Snow will continue with snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour before changing to sleet and then rain between 2 and 5 pm. * IMPACTS...Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce isolated outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period, or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces, and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ022-023-141800- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170314T1800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 1023 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard. * HAZARD TYPES...Wet snow * ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 4 inches of snow. * TIMING...Snow will change to heavy rain by afternoon. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...East 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
387 WWUS41 KBOX 141512 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1112 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 MAZ023-141615- /O.CAN.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170314T1800Z/ Dukes MA- Including the city of Vineyard Haven 1112 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Precipitation has changed to rain and little to no additional freezing precipitation is expected. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>012-026-RIZ001-142315- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170315T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Ayer, Foster, and Smithfield 1112 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Western Massachusetts and Hartford County in Connecticut. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow with Blizzard Conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches, along with around a tenth of an inch of ice. * TIMING...Snow will continue with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times into the afternoon. The snow may end as a bit of sleet or freezing rain across portions of northern CT into central MA and northeast MA. The snow will taper off early this evening... but lingering snow showers will remain possible especially across far western MA. * IMPACTS...Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce scattered outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning is issued when sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph are expected with considerable falling and/or blowing snow. Visibilities will become poor with whiteout conditions at times. Those venturing outdoors may become lost or disoriented. So persons in the warning area are strongly advised to stay indoors. && $$ MAZ018>021-RIZ003>007-141900- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170314T1900Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 1112 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Southeast coastal Massachusetts and Coastal Rhode Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy wet snow and strong winds. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches, along with around a trace of ice. * TIMING...Snow develops through 7 am and becomes heavy by mid morning. Snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible through early afternoon before precipitation changes to sleet and then rain. * IMPACTS...Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce isolated outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...East 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ MAZ013>017-RIZ002-142100- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170314T2100Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Southeast Providence RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, and Providence 1112 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...The I-95 corridor of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy wet snow and strong winds. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches, along with around a trace of ice. * TIMING...Snow will continue with snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour before changing to sleet and then rain between 2 and 5 pm. * IMPACTS...Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce isolated outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period, or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces, and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ022-141800- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170314T1800Z/ Barnstable MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown 1112 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Cape Cod. * HAZARD TYPES...Wet snow * ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 4 inches of snow. * TIMING...Snow will change to heavy rain by afternoon. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...East 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter 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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
381 WWUS41 KBOX 141735 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 135 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 MAZ020-021-RIZ006-007-141845- /O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170314T1900Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 135 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. With the change to mainly rain, little to no additional wintry precipitation is expected. $$ MAZ022-141845- /O.CAN.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170314T1800Z/ Barnstable MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown 135 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. With the change to mainly rain, little to no additional wintry precipitation is expected. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>012-026-RIZ001-150000- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170315T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Ayer, Foster, and Smithfield 135 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Western Massachusetts and Hartford County in Connecticut. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow with Blizzard Conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches, along with around a tenth of an inch of ice. * TIMING...Snow will continue with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times into the afternoon. The snow may end as a bit of sleet or freezing rain across portions of northern CT into central MA and northeast MA. The snow will taper off early this evening... but lingering snow showers will remain possible especially across far western MA. * IMPACTS...Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce scattered outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning is issued when sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph are expected with considerable falling and/or blowing snow. Visibilities will become poor with whiteout conditions at times. Those venturing outdoors may become lost or disoriented. So persons in the warning area are strongly advised to stay indoors. && $$ MAZ018-019-RIZ003>005-141900- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170314T1900Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Brockton, Plymouth, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 135 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Southeast coastal Massachusetts and Coastal Rhode Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy wet snow and strong winds. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches, along with around a trace of ice. * TIMING...Snow develops through 7 am and becomes heavy by mid morning. Snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible through early afternoon before precipitation changes to sleet and then rain. * IMPACTS...Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce isolated outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...East 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ MAZ013>017-RIZ002-142100- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170314T2100Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Southeast Providence RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, and Providence 135 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...The I-95 corridor of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy wet snow and strong winds. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches, along with around a trace of ice. * TIMING...Snow will continue with snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour before changing to sleet and then rain between 2 and 5 pm. * IMPACTS...Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce isolated outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period, or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces, and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
202 WWUS41 KBOX 141901 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 301 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 MAZ018-019-RIZ003>005-142015- /O.EXP.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170314T1900Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Brockton, Plymouth, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 301 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... The bulk of wintry precipitation has ended across the warning area. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>012-026-RIZ001-150000- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170315T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Ayer, Foster, and Smithfield 301 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Western Massachusetts and Hartford County in Connecticut. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow with Blizzard Conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches, along with around a tenth of an inch of ice. * TIMING...Snow will continue with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times through the afternoon. The snow may end as a bit of sleet or freezing rain across portions of northern CT into central MA and northeast MA. The snow will taper off early this evening... but lingering snow showers will remain possible especially across far western MA. * IMPACTS...Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce scattered outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning is issued when sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph are expected with considerable falling and/or blowing snow. Visibilities will become poor with whiteout conditions at times. Those venturing outdoors may become lost or disoriented. So persons in the warning area are strongly advised to stay indoors. && $$ MAZ013>017-RIZ002-142100- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170314T2100Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Southeast Providence RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, and Providence 301 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...The I-95 corridor of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy wet snow and strong winds. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches, along with around a trace of ice. * TIMING...Snow will continue with snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour before changing to sleet and then rain between by 5 pm. * IMPACTS...Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce isolated outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period, or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces, and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
237 WWUS41 KBOX 142102 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 502 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 MAZ013>017-RIZ002-142215- /O.EXP.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170314T2100Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Southeast Providence RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, and Providence 502 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Wintry precipitation has ended across the warning area. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>012-026-RIZ001-150000- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170315T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Ayer, Foster, and Smithfield 502 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Western Massachusetts and Hartford County in Connecticut. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow with Blizzard Conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches, along with around a trace of ice. * TIMING...Snow will continue. The snow may end as a bit of sleet or freezing rain across portions of northern CT into central MA and northeast MA. The snow will taper off early this evening... but lingering snow showers will remain possible especially across far western MA. * IMPACTS...Snow and ice accumulations will create treacherous driving conditions and produce isolated brief power outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning is issued when sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph are expected with considerable falling and/or blowing snow. Visibilities will become poor with whiteout conditions at times. Those venturing outdoors may become lost or disoriented. So persons in the warning area are strongly advised to stay indoors. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
224 WWUS41 KBOX 142219 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 619 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 MAZ002>011-026-150400- /O.CAN.KBOX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170315T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0014.170314T2219Z-170315T0400Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer 619 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for continued snowfall, which is in effect until midnight EDT tonight. The Blizzard Warning has been cancelled. * LOCATIONS...Western and Northern Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Light to moderate snowfall mixing with some sleet at times, some blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches, along with around a trace of ice. * TIMING...Snow will continue, but lighter than earlier today, this snow too, should taper off by midnight. * IMPACTS...Snow and ice accumulations will create hazardous driving conditions and may lead to further isolated power outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow and reduced visibility. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ012-RIZ001-142330- /O.CAN.KBOX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170315T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Southern Worcester MA- Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Milford, Worcester, Foster, and Smithfield 619 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Blizzard Warning. Little to no additional freezing precipitation is expected. Some blowing snow is possible however, with localized lower visibility. $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 3:42 AM EDT | High Wind Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 2 more | 38 hr |
| Mar 13, 3:46 AM EDT | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket | 34 hr |
| Mar 13, 4:41 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Watch | BOX | Barnstable, Essex | 24 hr |
| Mar 13, 4:41 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more | 35 hr |
| Mar 13, 4:41 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Norfolk, Suffolk | 32 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.