Alert archive / Massachusetts / Blizzard Watches in 2017
Blizzard Watch 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this blizzard watch at Mar 11, 2017, 5:14 PM EST for 7 counties in Massachusetts; 5 counties in Rhode Island; Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Mar 14, 2017, 1:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 11, 2017, 5:14 PM EST (22:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 14, 2017, 1:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 13, 2017, 4:11 PM EDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Bristol County, MA, Essex County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Worcester County, MA, Bristol County, RI, Kent County, RI, Newport County, RI, Providence County, RI, Washington County, RI
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Chatham, MA (KCHH), launched 12:00Z, 10.2 hours before the alert went out and 119 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
- 1488 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 51 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 74 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 208 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
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176 WWUS41 KBOX 112214 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 514 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017 MAZ002>004-008-009-120615- /O.NEW.KBOX.WC.Y.0003.170312T0000Z-170312T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WS.A.0006.170314T0900Z-170315T1000Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, and Blandford 514 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind Chill Advisory, which is in effect until 11 AM EDT Sunday. A Winter Storm Watch has also been issued. This Winter Storm Watch is in effect from late Monday night through late Tuesday night. * LOCATIONS...North central and western Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chills of 15 to 20 below tonight into early Sunday morning. Heavy snow is possible Tuesday into Tuesday night. * WIND CHILL READINGS...15 to 20 below. * TIMING...Tonight and early Sunday morning for the wind chill. Tuesday and Tuesday night for the heavy snow. * IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite on exposed skin. The heavy snow will make many roads impassable. Strong winds will lead to blowing and drifting snow as well as reduced visibility. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * TEMPERATURES...near zero tonight and in the low to mid 20s on Tuesday. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of greater than 6 inches possible. * VISIBILITIES...May be one quarter mile or less at times Tuesday into Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when wind chill values of -15 to -24 degrees are likely for at least 3 hours. Wind chill values below -20 degrees can bring about frostbite in as little as 30 minutes. Outdoor exposure should be limited. If you must be outdoors, dress in layers and keep your hands and feet covered to protect against frostbite. 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. && $$ MAZ015-016-018>021-RIZ006-007-120615- /O.NEW.KBOX.BZ.A.0002.170314T0900Z-170315T1000Z/ Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 514 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017 ...BLIZZARD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Blizzard Watch, which is in effect from late Monday night through late Tuesday night. * LOCATIONS...Southern Rhode Island and east coastal Massachusetts from Boston to Plymouth. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow, strong winds, and reduced visibility. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of greater than 6 inches possible along drifting and blowing snow. * TIMING...Tuesday and Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rapid snow accumulation as well as blowing and drifting snow may make many roads impassable. There could also be scattered power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts over 50 mph. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 20s. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph, with visibilities below one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible, making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-010>014-017-022>024-026-RIZ001>005-008- 120615- /O.NEW.KBOX.WS.A.0006.170314T0900Z-170315T1000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Nantucket MA-Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Taunton, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, and New Shoreham 514 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Watch, which is in effect from late Monday night through late Tuesday night. * LOCATIONS...Most of interior southern New England as well as Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Block Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of greater than 6 inches possible. * TIMING...Late Monday night through Tuesday into Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable. In addition strong winds may lead to blowing and drifting snow, reduced visibility, and power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph interior and northeast 30 to 40 mph with gusts to or even above 60 mph possible along coastal areas. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 20s to 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. && $$ Thompson 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
8 follow-up statements
580 WWUS41 KBOX 120258 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 958 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017 MAZ002>004-008-009-121100- /O.CON.KBOX.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170312T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0006.170314T0900Z-170315T1000Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, and Blandford 958 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...North central and western Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chills of 15 to 20 below tonight into early Sunday morning. Heavy snow is possible Tuesday into Tuesday night. * WIND CHILL READINGS...15 to 20 below. * TIMING...Tonight and early Sunday morning for the wind chill. Tuesday and Tuesday night for the heavy snow. * IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite on exposed skin. The heavy snow will make many roads impassable. Strong winds will lead to blowing and drifting snow as well as reduced visibility. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * TEMPERATURES...Near zero tonight and in the low to mid 20s on Tuesday. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of greater than 6 inches possible. * VISIBILITIES...May be one quarter mile or less at times Tuesday into Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when wind chill values of -15 to - 24 degrees are likely for at least 3 hours. Wind chill values below -20 degrees can bring about frostbite in as little as 30 minutes. Outdoor exposure should be limited. If you must be outdoors, dress in layers and keep your hands and feet covered to protect against frostbite. 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. && $$ MAZ015-016-018>021-RIZ006-007-121100- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.A.0002.170314T0900Z-170315T1000Z/ Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 958 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017 ...BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Southern Rhode Island and east coastal Massachusetts from Boston to Plymouth. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow, strong winds, and reduced visibility. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of greater than 6 inches possible along drifting and blowing snow. * TIMING...Tuesday and Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rapid snow accumulation as well as blowing and drifting snow may make many roads impassable. There could also be scattered power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts over 50 mph. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 20s. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph, with visibilities below one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible, making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-010>014-017-022>024-026-RIZ001>005-008- 121100- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0006.170314T0900Z-170315T1000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Nantucket MA-Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Taunton, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, and New Shoreham 958 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Most of interior southern New England as well as Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Block Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of greater than 6 inches possible. * TIMING...Late Monday night through Tuesday into Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable. In addition strong winds may lead to blowing and drifting snow, reduced visibility, and power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph interior and northeast 30 to 40 mph with gusts to or even above 60 mph possible along coastal areas. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 20s to 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. && $$ 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
596 WWUS41 KBOX 120812 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 412 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 MAZ002>004-008-009-121615- /O.CON.KBOX.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170312T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0006.170314T0900Z-170315T1000Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, and Blandford 412 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...North central and western Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chills around 15 below this morning. Heavy snow is possible Tuesday into Tuesday night. * WIND CHILL READINGS...12 to 17 below. * TIMING...This morning for the wind chill. Tuesday and Tuesday night for the heavy snow. * IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite on exposed skin. The heavy snow will make many roads impassable. Strong winds will lead to blowing and drifting snow as well as reduced visibility. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph this morning. * TEMPERATURES...Zero to 5 above early this morning and in the low to mid 20s on Tuesday. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of greater than 6 inches possible. * VISIBILITIES...May be one quarter mile or less at times Tuesday into Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when wind chill values of -15 to - 24 degrees are likely for at least 3 hours. Wind chill values below -20 degrees can bring about frostbite in as little as 30 minutes. Outdoor exposure should be limited. If you must be outdoors, dress in layers and keep your hands and feet covered to protect against frostbite. 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. && $$ MAZ015-016-018>021-RIZ006-007-121615- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.A.0002.170314T0900Z-170315T1000Z/ Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 412 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Southern Rhode Island and east coastal Massachusetts from Boston to Plymouth. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow, strong winds, and reduced visibility. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of greater than 6 inches possible along drifting and blowing snow. * TIMING...Tuesday and Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rapid snow accumulation as well as blowing and drifting snow may make many roads impassable. There could also be scattered power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts over 50 mph. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s Tuesday. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph, with visibilities below one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible, making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-010>014-017-026-RIZ001>005-121615- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0006.170314T0900Z-170315T1000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Taunton, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 412 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Northern Connecticut, Central and northern Rhode Island and most of Massachusetts away from the coast. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of greater than 6 inches possible. * TIMING...Late Monday night through Tuesday into Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable. In addition strong winds may lead to blowing and drifting snow, reduced visibility, and power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph interior and northeast 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible along coastal areas. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 20s to lower 30s Tuesday. * 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. && $$ MAZ022>024-RIZ008-121615- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0006.170314T0900Z-170315T1000Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham 412 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Block Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 6 inches or greater possible, mainly near the Cape Cod Canal, Marthas Vineyard and Block Island. Less snow is likely over the outer Cape and Nantucket. * TIMING...Snow developing late Monday night, possibly mixing with or changing to rain over the Cape and Islands during Tuesday. Precipitation changing back to snow Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will result in hazardous travel conditions. In addition strong winds may lead to blowing and drifting snow, reduced visibility, and power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 30 to 40 mph with gusts 60 mph possible. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 30s Tuesday. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. Be prepared to modify travel plans should winter weather develop. && $$ 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
796 WWUS41 KBOX 121418 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1018 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 MAZ002>004-008-009-122230- /O.CAN.KBOX.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170312T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0006.170314T0900Z-170315T1000Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, and Blandford 1018 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Wind Chill Advisory. The wind and air will still be cold, but wind chills will be higher than 15 below zero. A Winter Storm Watch continues for Tuesday and Tuesday night. * LOCATIONS...North central and western Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow is possible Tuesday into Tuesday night. * TIMING...Tuesday and Tuesday night. * 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. Bitter wind chills may produce frostbite with prolonged exposure to the cold. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * TEMPERATURES...2 to 31 above. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of greater than 6 inches possible. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when wind chill values of -15 to - 24 degrees are likely for at least 3 hours. Wind chill values below -20 degrees can bring about frostbite in as little as 30 minutes. Outdoor exposure should be limited. If you must be outdoors, dress in layers and keep your hands and feet covered to protect against frostbite. 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. && $$ MAZ015-016-018>021-RIZ006-007-122230- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.A.0002.170314T0900Z-170315T1000Z/ Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 1018 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Southern Rhode Island and east coastal Massachusetts from Boston to Plymouth. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow, strong winds, and reduced visibility. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of greater than 6 inches possible along with significant blowing and drifting of snow. * TIMING...Tuesday and Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 20s. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph, with visibilities below one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible, making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-010>014-017-026-RIZ001>005-122230- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0006.170314T0900Z-170315T1000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Taunton, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 1018 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Northern Connecticut, Central and northern Rhode Island and most of Massachusetts away from the coast. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of greater than 6 inches possible. * TIMING...Late Monday night through Tuesday into Tuesday night. * 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 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 20s. * 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. && $$ MAZ022>024-RIZ008-122230- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0006.170314T0900Z-170315T1000Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham 1018 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Block Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 6 inches or greater possible, mainly near the Cape Cod Canal, Marthas Vineyard and Block Island. Less snow is likely over the outer Cape and Nantucket. * TIMING...Snow developing late Monday night, possibly mixing with or changing to rain over the Cape and Islands during Tuesday. Precipitation changing back to snow Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. Be prepared to modify travel plans should winter weather develop. && $$ 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
046 WWUS41 KBOX 121936 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 336 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 MAZ005>007-013-014-017-RIZ002>005-130345- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0006.170314T0900Z-170315T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T1700Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.BZ.A.0002.170314T1700Z-170315T0600Z/ Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA- Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI- Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Taunton, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 336 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 5 AM to 1 PM EDT Tuesday. A Blizzard Watch is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * LOCATIONS...Eastern Massachusetts as well as central and southern Rhode Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and the potential for blizzard conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches with a low risk for isolated amounts up to 2 feet across northeast MA. * TIMING...Snow overspreads most of the region between 4 and 8 am Tuesday morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times through Tuesday afternoon. The heavy snow will taper off to snow showers Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow, poor visibility and strong winds will make for extremely hazardous travel and many roads may become impassable. Strong winds will bring the potential for blizzard conditions and near white- out conditions at times. Considerable blowing and drifting snow is also expected. The strong winds will also bring the risk for scattered tree damage and power outages...especially near the coast. * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * 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. A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph, with visibilities below one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible, making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. && $$ MAZ015-016-018>021-RIZ006-007-130345- /O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T1700Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.BZ.A.0002.170314T1700Z-170315T0600Z/ Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 336 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Heavy snow, which is in effect from 5 AM to 1 PM EDT Tuesday. * LOCATIONS...Eastern Massachusetts as well as central and southern Rhode Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and the potential for blizzard conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches with a low risk for isolated amounts up to 2 feet across northeast MA. * TIMING...Snow overspreads most of the region between 4 and 8 am Tuesday morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times through Tuesday afternoon. The heavy snow will taper off to snow showers Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow, poor visibility and strong winds will make for extremely hazardous travel. Strong winds will bring the potential for blizzard conditions and near white-out conditions at times. Considerable blowing and drifting snow is also expected and many roads may become impassable. The strong winds will also bring the risk for scattered tree damage and power outages...especially near the coast. * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph, with visibilities below one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible, making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>004-008>012-026-RIZ001-130345- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0006.170314T0900Z-170315T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170315T0600Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester 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, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Ayer, Foster, and Smithfield 336 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Heavy snow, which is in effect from 5 AM Tuesday to 2 AM EDT Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Western and Central Massachusetts, northern Connecticut as well as northwest Rhode Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches with the low risk for isolated amounts up to two feet. * TIMING...Snow overspreads most of the region between 4 and 8 am Tuesday morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times through Tuesday afternoon. The heavy snow will taper off to snow showers Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and strong wind gusts may result in poor visibility along with considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 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. && $$ MAZ022>024-RIZ008-130345- /O.EXT.KBOX.WS.A.0006.170314T0900Z-170315T0600Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham 336 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Block Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible. * TIMING...Snow develops between 4 and 8 am Tuesday morning and may fall heavy at times. The snow may mix with or change to rain over the Cape and Islands during the day Tuesday. Precipitation changing back to snow before tapering to snow showers Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Heavy wet snow will result in hazardous travel. Strong winds will result in blowing and drifting snow. The snow combined with strong winds may result in tree damage and scattered power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. Be prepared to modify travel plans should winter weather develop. && $$ 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
299 WWUS41 KBOX 130125 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 925 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 MAZ005>007-013>021-RIZ002>007-130930- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T1700Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.A.0002.170314T1700Z-170315T0600Z/ Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA- Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 925 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Eastern Massachusetts as well as central and southern Rhode Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and the potential for blizzard conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches with a low risk for isolated amounts up to 2 feet across northeast MA. * TIMING...Snow overspreads most of the region between 4 and 8 am Tuesday morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times through Tuesday afternoon. The heavy snow will taper off to snow showers Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow, poor visibility and strong winds will make for extremely hazardous travel. Strong winds will bring the potential for blizzard conditions and near white-out conditions at times. Considerable blowing and drifting snow is also expected and many roads may become impassable. The strong winds will also bring the risk for scattered tree damage and power outages... especially near the coast. * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph, with visibilities below one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible, making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>004-008>012-026-RIZ001-130930- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170315T0600Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Ayer, Foster, and Smithfield 925 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Western and Central Massachusetts, northern Connecticut as well as northwest Rhode Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches with the low risk for isolated amounts up to two feet. * TIMING...Snow overspreads most of the region between 4 and 8 am Tuesday morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times through Tuesday afternoon. The heavy snow will taper off to snow showers Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and strong wind gusts may result in poor visibility along with considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period, or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces, and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ022>024-RIZ008-130930- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0006.170314T0900Z-170315T0600Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham 925 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Block Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible. * TIMING...Snow develops between 4 and 8 am Tuesday morning and may fall heavy at times. The snow may mix with or change to rain over the Cape and Islands during the day Tuesday. Precipitation changing back to snow before tapering to snow showers Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Heavy wet snow will result in hazardous travel. Strong winds will result in blowing and drifting snow. The snow combined with strong winds may result in tree damage and scattered power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * 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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
855 WWUS41 KBOX 130746 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 346 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 MAZ017>021-RIZ004>007-131600- /O.CAN.KBOX.BZ.A.0002.170314T1700Z-170315T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T1900Z/ Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 346 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 3 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Blizzard Watch. * LOCATIONS...Much of Southeast Massachusetts and southern Rhode Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and strong winds. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches. * TIMING...Snow begins between 5 and 7 am Tuesday morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times through late Tuesday morning. Snow could change to sleet and rain Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions due to poor visibility and snow covered roads, especially Tuesday morning through early Tuesday afternoon. Strong winds may result in scattered power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ RIZ001-131600- /O.EXB.KBOX.BZ.A.0002.170314T1700Z-170315T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T1700Z/ Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Foster and Smithfield 346 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Blizzard Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * LOCATIONS...Northwest Rhode Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and the potential for blizzard conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 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 Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions due to near whiteout conditions at times and snow covered roads, especially Tuesday morning through early Tuesday afternoon. Strong winds may result in isolated power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph, with visibilities below one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible, making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. && $$ CTZ004-MAZ012-131600- /O.EXB.KBOX.BZ.A.0002.170314T1700Z-170315T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T1700Z/ Windham CT-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Milford, and Worcester 346 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Blizzard Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * LOCATIONS...Northeast Connecticut and South Central Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and the potential for blizzard conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches, but possibly as much as 24 inches in a few locations. * TIMING...Snow begins between 5 and 7 am Tuesday morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times, especially from late morning into Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions due to near whiteout conditions at times and snow covered roads. Strong winds may result in isolated power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph, with visibilities below one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible, making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. && $$ RIZ002-003-131600- /O.EXT.KBOX.BZ.A.0002.170314T1700Z-170315T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T1700Z/ Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Including the cities of Providence, Coventry, and West Greenwich 346 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Northern Rhode Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and the potential for blizzard conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 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 early afternoon Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions due to near whiteout conditions at times and snow covered roads, especially Tuesday morning through early Tuesday afternoon. Strong winds may result in isolated power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph, with visibilities below one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible, making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. && $$ MAZ005>007-013>016-131600- /O.EXT.KBOX.BZ.A.0002.170314T1700Z-170315T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T1700Z/ Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA- Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, and Quincy 346 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Eastern Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and the potential for blizzard conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches. * TIMING...Snow begins between 5 and 7 am Tuesday morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times, especially through early afternoon Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions due to near whiteout conditions at times and snow covered roads, especially late Tuesday morning through early Tuesday afternoon. Strong winds may result in isolated power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph, with visibilities below one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible, making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. && $$ CTZ002-003-MAZ002>004-008>011-026-131600- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170315T0600Z/ 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 346 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Western and Central Massachusetts and northern Connecticut. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 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 Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions due to near whiteout conditions at times and snow covered roads, especially Tuesday morning through early Tuesday afternoon. Strong winds may result in isolated power outages. * WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 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. && $$ MAZ024-131600- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0006.170314T0900Z-170315T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.170314T0900Z-170314T1600Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 346 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO NOON EDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect from 5 AM to noon EDT Tuesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Nantucket. * HAZARD TYPES...Snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 2 to 5 inches. * TIMING...Snow develops between 5 and 7 am Tuesday morning and may fall heavy at times, before changing to rain late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Slippery travel Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ MAZ022-023-RIZ008-131600- /O.EXT.KBOX.WS.A.0006.170314T0900Z-170314T1800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and New Shoreham 346 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Block Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches. * TIMING...Snow develops between 5 and 7 am Tuesday morning and may fall heavy at times, before changing to rain late Tuesday morning or early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel due to snow covered roads and low visibility. Power outages are possible from the combination of strong winds and the weight of the snow, especially if more than 6 inches of snow falls. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. Be prepared to modify travel plans should winter weather develop. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
929 WWUS41 KBOX 131558 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1158 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 RIZ001>003-140000- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T1700Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.A.0002.170314T1700Z-170315T0000Z/ Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Including the cities of Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, and West Greenwich 1158 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Northwest and Central Rhode Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and the potential for blizzard conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches. * TIMING...Snow begins between 5 and 7 am Tuesday morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times, especially through midday Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions due to near whiteout conditions at times and snow covered roads, especially Tuesday morning through early Tuesday afternoon. Strong winds may result in isolated power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph, with visibilities below one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible, making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. && $$ MAZ005>007-013>016-140000- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T1700Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.A.0002.170314T1700Z-170315T0000Z/ Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA- Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, and Quincy 1158 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Eastern Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and the potential for blizzard conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 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 early afternoon Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions due to near whiteout conditions at times and snow covered roads, especially late Tuesday morning through early Tuesday afternoon. Strong winds may result in isolated power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph, with visibilities below one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible, making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. && $$ CTZ004-MAZ012-140000- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T1700Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.A.0002.170314T1700Z-170315T0000Z/ Windham CT-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Milford, and Worcester 1158 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Northeast Connecticut and South Central Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and the potential for blizzard conditions. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches, but possibly as much as 24 inches in a few locations. * TIMING...Snow begins between 5 and 7 am Tuesday morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times, especially from late morning into Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions due to near whiteout conditions at times and snow covered roads. Strong winds may result in isolated power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph, with visibilities below one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible, making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. && $$ CTZ002-003-MAZ002>004-008>011-026-140000- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170315T0600Z/ 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 1158 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Western and Central Massachusetts and northern Connecticut. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 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 Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions due to near whiteout conditions at times and snow covered roads, especially Tuesday morning through early Tuesday afternoon. Strong winds may result in isolated power outages. * WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 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. && $$ MAZ017>021-RIZ004>007-140000- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.170314T0900Z-170314T1900Z/ Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 1158 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 3 PM EDT TUESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Much of Southeast Massachusetts and southern Rhode Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and strong winds. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches. * TIMING...Snow begins between 5 and 7 am Tuesday morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times through late Tuesday morning. Snow could change to sleet and rain Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions due to poor visibility and snow covered roads, especially Tuesday morning through early Tuesday afternoon. Strong winds may result in scattered power outages. * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ MAZ024-140000- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.170314T0900Z-170314T1600Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 1158 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO NOON EDT TUESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Nantucket. * HAZARD TYPES...Snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 2 to 5 inches. * TIMING...Snow develops between 5 and 7 am Tuesday morning and may fall heavy at times, before changing to rain late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Slippery travel Tuesday morning. 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. && $$ MAZ022-023-RIZ008-140000- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0006.170314T0900Z-170314T1800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and New Shoreham 1158 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Block Island. * HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches. * TIMING...Snow develops between 5 and 7 am Tuesday morning and may fall heavy at times, before changing to rain late Tuesday morning or early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel due to snow covered roads and low visibility. Power outages are possible from the combination of strong winds and the weight of the snow, especially if more than 6 inches of snow falls. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. Be prepared to modify travel plans should winter weather develop. && $$ 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
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
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Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 10:13 AM EST | Wind Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more | 10 hr |
| Mar 11, 5:14 PM EST | Wind Chill Advisory | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester | 16 hr |
| Mar 11, 5:14 PM EST | Winter Storm Watch | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 5 more | 46 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.