Alert archive / Massachusetts / Winter Storm Warnings in 2017
Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this winter storm warning at Feb 11, 2017, 4:29 PM EST for Bristol County, Kent County, Providence County, Rhode Island; 10 counties in Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Feb 12, 2017, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 25 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 11, 2017, 4:29 PM EST (21:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 12, 2017, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 13, 2017, 7:34 AM EST
- In force
- 25 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Capitol Planning Region, CT, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Bristol County, MA, Essex County, MA, Franklin County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Worcester County, MA, Bristol County, RI, Kent County, RI, Providence County, RI
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2:30 PM EST | SNOW 1.5 | Oxford, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 2:35 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Orange, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 12, 2:39 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Springfield, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 12, 2:40 PM EST | SNOW 2.9 | Framingham, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 2:42 PM EST | SNOW 2.8 | Woburn, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 12, 2:43 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Wales, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 2:46 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Ludlow, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 12, 2:51 PM EST | SNOW 2.9 | Rutland, MA | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Feb 12, 2:54 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Burrillville, RI | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Feb 12, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 1.8 | Barrington, RI | |
| Feb 12, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 2.6 | North Reading, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 12, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 3.4 | Lexington, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 12, 3:01 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Deerfield, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:04 PM EST | SNOW 2.6 | Burrillville, RI | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:06 PM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Lexington, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 12, 3:07 PM EST | SNOW 3.4 | Lexington, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:10 PM EST | SNOW 2.3 | Millis, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 12, 3:15 PM EST | SNOW 4.2 | Rowe, MA | COOP OBSERVER |
| Feb 12, 3:16 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | West Springfield, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:17 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Heath, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:19 PM EST | SNOW 3.3 | North Chelmsford, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:20 PM EST | SNOW 2.4 | Topsfield, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 12, 3:20 PM EST | SNOW 3.4 | North Foster, RI | |
| Feb 12, 3:21 PM EST | SNOW 2.7 | Carlisle, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:22 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Hopkinton, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 12, 3:22 PM EST | SNOW 3 | North Smithfield, RI | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:23 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Wilmington, MA | |
| Feb 12, 3:24 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Ware, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:25 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Southwick, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:25 PM EST | SNOW 4.5 | Ashfield, MA | |
| Feb 12, 3:26 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Natick, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 12, 3:26 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Shelburne Falls, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:27 PM EST | SNOW 4.5 | Blandford, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:28 PM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Pawtucket, RI | 16-163 |
| Feb 12, 3:28 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | East Longmeadow, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:29 PM EST | SNOW 2.7 | Providence, RI | NWS EMPLOYEE |
| Feb 12, 3:30 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Amherst, MA | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Feb 12, 3:30 PM EST | SNOW 3 | North Reading, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 12, 3:31 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Belchertown, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:32 PM EST | SNOW 2.3 | Burlington, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:33 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Westfield, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:34 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Chicopee, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:37 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Hopkinton, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:38 PM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Mansfield, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:42 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Arlington, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 3:42 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Southwick, MA | |
| Feb 12, 3:46 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Taunton, MA | |
| Feb 12, 3:53 PM EST | SNOW 3.2 | Milford, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 12, 3:55 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Auburn, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 12, 3:56 PM EST | SNOW 4.8 | Westfield, MA | MEDIA |
| Feb 12, 3:59 PM EST | SNOW 2.7 | Tewksbury, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 12, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Greene, RI | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 12, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 3.1 | North Reading, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 12, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Lexington, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 12, 4:02 PM EST | SNOW 5.1 | Amherst, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 4:03 PM EST | SNOW 1 | East Freetown, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 4:04 PM EST | SNOW 1 | Assonet, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 4:09 PM EST | SNOW 4 | North Ashburnham, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 12, 4:11 PM EST | SNOW 5 | Leominster, MA | COOP OBSERVER |
| Feb 12, 4:12 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Lowell, 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
Chatham, MA (KCHH), launched 12:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 149 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
- 585 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 93 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 329 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 573 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
599 WWUS41 KBOX 112129 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 429 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 MAZ022-120530- /O.CAN.KBOX.WS.A.0003.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.BZ.A.0001.170213T0900Z-170214T0000Z/ Barnstable MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown 429 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...BLIZZARD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Blizzard Watch...which is in effect from late Sunday night through Monday evening. The Winter Storm Watch has been cancelled. * LOCATIONS...Cape Cod. * ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 8 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...While some snow will move into the region tomorrow morning, the strongest winds do not arrive until late Monday night, continuing into the daytime on Monday. It is during these peak winds, that blizzard conditions are possible. * WINDS...North 35 to 45 mph with gusts as high as 65 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The combination of heavy snow, strong winds and blowing snow will lead to visibilities dropping to a quarter mile or less at times. This will make traveling dangerous. 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. && $$ MAZ006-007-019-120530- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0003.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0003.170212T1200Z-170213T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.BZ.A.0001.170213T0900Z-170214T0000Z/ Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Lawrence, Gloucester, and Plymouth 429 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for periods of heavy snow...which is in effect from 7 AM Sunday to 4 AM EST Monday. A Blizzard Watch has also been issued. This Blizzard Watch is in effect from late Sunday night through Monday evening. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...include areas of eastern Massachusetts, Essex County and coastal Plymouth County. * ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 10 inches of snow in coastal Plymouth County and 12 to 18 inches in Essex County. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Snow will move into the region tomorrow morning, perhaps. It will continue to fall, heavy at times into the day on Monday. Some rain may mix in on Plymouth County. * 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 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. 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. && $$ MAZ002>005-008-010-014-026-120530- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0003.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0003.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Central Middlesex MA-Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, Cambridge, and Ayer 429 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for periods of heavy snow...which is in effect from 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS... Include Massachusetts, north of the Mass Pike. * ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 18 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Snow will move into the region tomorrow morning. Snow will continue, heavy at times into early in the day on Monday, ending during the afternoon and evening hours. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * 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. 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. && $$ MAZ009-011>013-015-016-120530- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0003.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0003.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the cities of Blandford, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, and Quincy 429 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for periods of heavy snow...which is in effect from 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...include portions of Massachusetts along and south of the Mass Pike. * ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 12 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Snow will move into the region tomorrow morning, perhaps starting as either rain or a wintry mix and continue into Monday, occasionally heavy at time. Some rain may mix in briefly late in the day tomorrow before returning to all snow. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow...reduced visibility...and additional power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period...or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces...and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ017-018-RIZ001>004-120530- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0003.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0003.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Taunton, Brockton, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, EAST GREENWICH, WARWICK, and WEST WARWICK 429 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for periods of heavy snow...which is in effect from 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...include Northern Connecticut, Northern Rhode Island, and Southeast Massachusetts. * ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 10 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Snow will move into the region tomorrow morning, perhaps starting as either rain or a wintry mix. The snow will be heavy at times and may mix with some rain during the afternoon and evening hours, before turning back to snow tomorrow night. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One half mile or less at times. * 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. 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. && $$ MAZ020-021-RIZ005-120530- /O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0003.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, and Bristol 429 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for periods of heavy snow...which is in effect from 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * LOCATIONS...include southern Bristol and Southern Plymouth Counties in Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...include periods of heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 8 inches of snow. * TIMING...A wintry mix or light rain will start tomorrow morning, followed by a change to snow continuing into mid afternoon. Some rain may once again mix in late tomorrow afternoon and evening, before snow returns to the area late tomorrow night into Monday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow...reduced visibility...and additional power outages. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period...or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces...and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ023-RIZ006>008-120530- /O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0009.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ Dukes MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Vineyard Haven, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and BLOCK ISLAND 429 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow...sleet and brief freezing rain...which is in effect from 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * LOCATIONS...Coastal Rhode Island including Block Island, as well as Martha's Vineyard. * HAZARD TYPES...Periods of snow, sleet and freezing rain. * ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 5 inches of snow. * TIMING...A wintry mix will start tomorrow morning, transitioning to a mix of both rain and snow at times before becoming all rain late in the day. Some snow will return late Sunday night and continue Monday. * IMPACTS...A mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain will create icy and hazardous conditions on area roadways and walkways that are not treated. * WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter to one half mile 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. && $$ MAZ024-120530- /O.NEW.KBOX.BZ.A.0001.170213T0900Z-170214T0000Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of NANTUCKET 429 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...BLIZZARD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Blizzard Watch...which is in effect from late Sunday night through Monday evening. * LOCATIONS...Nantucket * HAZARD TYPES...Periods of Snow and Blowing Snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 4 inches of snow. * TIMING...Late Sunday night into Monday. * IMPACTS...The periods of briefly heavy snow and strong winds will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow...reduced visibility...and additional power outages. * WINDS...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph...with visibilities below one quarter mile... for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible... making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. && $$ 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
505 WWUS41 KBOX 112218 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 518 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 MAZ006-007-019-120630- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.170212T1200Z-170213T0900Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.A.0001.170213T0900Z-170214T0000Z/ Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Lawrence, Gloucester, and Plymouth 518 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...include areas of eastern Massachusetts, Essex County and coastal Plymouth County. * ACCUMULATIONS...include 12 to 18 inches in Essex County and 6 to 12 inches for coastal Plymouth. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Snow will move into the region tomorrow morning, perhaps. It will continue to fall, heavy at times into the day on Monday. Some rain may mix in on Plymouth County. Blizzard conditions arrive late tomorrow night into Monday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable with low visibilities and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. * WINDS...North 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. 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. && $$ MAZ002>005-008-010-014-026-120630- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Central Middlesex MA-Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, Cambridge, and Ayer 518 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS... Include Massachusetts, north of the Mass Pike. * ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 16 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Snow will move into the region tomorrow morning and continue, heavy at times into early in the day on Monday, ending during the afternoon and evening hours. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable with low visibilities and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period...or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces...and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ009-011>013-015-016-120630- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the cities of Blandford, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, and Quincy 518 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...include portions of Massachusetts along and south of the Mass Pike. * ACCUMULATIONS...8 to 12 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Snow will move into the region tomorrow morning, perhaps starting as either rain or a wintry mix and continue into Monday, occasionally heavy at times. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable with low visibilities and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ017-018-020-021-RIZ001>005-120630- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, EAST GREENWICH, WARWICK, WEST WARWICK, and Bristol 518 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...include Northern Connecticut, Northern Rhode Island, and Southeast Massachusetts. * ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 8 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...A wintry mix will begin tomorrow morning. The snow and sleet may mix with some rain during the afternoon and evening hours, before turning back to snow tomorrow night. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The combination of sleet and snow will lead to hazardous driving conditions at times. There is also the low risk for isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period...or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces...and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ023-RIZ006>008-120630- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0009.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ Dukes MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Vineyard Haven, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and BLOCK ISLAND 518 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...Coastal Rhode Island including Block Island, as well as Martha's Vineyard. * HAZARD TYPES...Periods of snow, sleet and freezing rain. * ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 4 inches of snow. * TIMING...A wintry mix will start tomorrow morning, transitioning to a mix of both rain and snow at times before becoming all rain late in the day. Some snow will return late Sunday night and continue Monday. * IMPACTS...The mix of sleet, snow and freezing rain could lead to hazardous travel conditions at times. * WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter to one half mile 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. && $$ MAZ022-024-120630- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.A.0001.170213T0900Z-170214T0000Z/ Barnstable MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and NANTUCKET 518 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Cape Cod. * ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 6 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Rain begins late tomorrow, transitioning to snow overnight along with increasing winds by early Monday morning. It is during these peak winds, that blizzard conditions are possible. * WINDS...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The combination of brief heavy snow and strong winds may lead to dangerous driving conditions as well as scattered power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph...with visibilities below one quarter mile... for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible... making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. && $$ 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
191 WWUS41 KBOX 120306 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1006 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 MAZ006-007-019-121115- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.170212T1200Z-170213T0900Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.A.0001.170213T0900Z-170214T0000Z/ Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Lawrence, Gloucester, and Plymouth 1006 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...include areas of eastern Massachusetts, Essex County and coastal Plymouth County. * ACCUMULATIONS...include 12 to 18 inches in Essex County and 6 to 12 inches for coastal Plymouth. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Snow will move into the region tomorrow morning, perhaps. It will continue to fall, heavy at times into the day on Monday. Some rain may mix in on Plymouth County. Blizzard conditions arrive late tomorrow night into Monday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable with low visibilities and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. * WINDS...North 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. 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. && $$ MAZ002>005-008-010-014-026-121115- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Central Middlesex MA-Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, Cambridge, and Ayer 1006 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS... Include Massachusetts, north of the Mass Pike. * ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 16 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Snow will move into the region tomorrow morning and continue, heavy at times into early in the day on Monday, ending during the afternoon and evening hours. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable with low visibilities and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period...or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces...and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ009-011>013-015-016-121115- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the cities of Blandford, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, and Quincy 1006 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...include portions of Massachusetts along and south of the Mass Pike. This includes the Greater Boston area westward to Worcester. * ACCUMULATIONS...8 to 12 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Snow will move into the region tomorrow morning, perhaps starting as either rain or a wintry mix and continue into Monday, occasionally heavy at times. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable with low visibilities and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ017-018-020-021-RIZ001>005-121115- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, EAST GREENWICH, WARWICK, WEST WARWICK, and Bristol 1006 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...include Northern Connecticut, Northern Rhode Island, and Southeast Massachusetts. * ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 8 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...A wintry mix will begin tomorrow morning. The snow and sleet may mix with some rain during the afternoon and evening hours, before turning back to snow tomorrow night. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The combination of sleet and snow will lead to hazardous driving conditions at times. There is also the low risk for isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period...or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces...and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ023-RIZ006>008-121115- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0009.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ Dukes MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Vineyard Haven, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and BLOCK ISLAND 1006 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...Coastal Rhode Island including Block Island, as well as Martha's Vineyard. * HAZARD TYPES...Periods of snow, sleet and freezing rain. * ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 4 inches of snow. * TIMING...A wintry mix will start tomorrow morning, transitioning to a mix of both rain and snow at times before becoming all rain late in the day. Some snow will return late Sunday night and continue Monday. * IMPACTS...The mix of sleet, snow and freezing rain could lead to hazardous travel conditions at times. * WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter to one half mile 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. && $$ MAZ022-024-121115- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.A.0001.170213T0900Z-170214T0000Z/ Barnstable MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and NANTUCKET 1006 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017 ...BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Cape Cod and Nantucket * ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 6 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Rain begins late tomorrow, transitioning to snow overnight along with increasing winds by early Monday morning. It is during these peak winds, that blizzard conditions are possible. * WINDS...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The combination of brief heavy snow and strong winds may lead to dangerous driving conditions as well as scattered power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph...with visibilities below one quarter mile... for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible... making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. && $$ 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
016 WWUS41 KBOX 120955 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 455 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 MAZ006-007-019-121800- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.170212T1200Z-170213T0900Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.A.0001.170213T0900Z-170214T0000Z/ Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Lawrence, Gloucester, and Plymouth 455 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...include areas of eastern Massachusetts, Essex County and coastal Plymouth County. * ACCUMULATIONS...include 12 to 18 inches in Essex County and 6 to 12 inches for coastal Plymouth...with highest totals over northern Plymouth county. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Spotty light snow early this morning will become a steady snow 10 am to 1 pm...then heavy at times this afternoon into the day on Monday. Some rain may mix in on Plymouth County. Blizzard conditions arrive late TOnight into Monday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable with low visibilities and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. * WINDS...North 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. 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. && $$ MAZ002>005-008-010-014-026-121800- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Central Middlesex MA-Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, Cambridge, and Ayer 455 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS... Include Massachusetts, north of the Mass Pike. * ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 16 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...spotty light snow early this morning will become a steady snow late this morning and then heavy at times this afternoon into the day on Monday, ending during the afternoon and evening hours. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable with low visibilities and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period...or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces...and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ009-011>013-015-016-121800- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the cities of Blandford, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, and Quincy 455 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...include portions of Massachusetts along and south of the Mass Pike. This includes the Greater Boston area westward to Worcester. * ACCUMULATIONS...8 to 12 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...spotty light snow early this morning gives way to a steady snow later this morning and then heavy at times this afternoon and continuing into Monday. Snow may mix with or change to sleet and/or freezing rain tonight. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable with low visibilities and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ017-018-020-021-RIZ001>005-121800- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, EAST GREENWICH, WARWICK, WEST WARWICK, and Bristol 455 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...include Northern Connecticut, Northern Rhode Island, and Southeast Massachusetts. * ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 8 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...spotty light snow early this morning will give way to steady snow later this morning and then heavy at times this afternoon. Snow may mix with sleet at times later this afternoon and possibly mixed with freezing drizzle tonight before turning back to snow Monday morning. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The combination of sleet and snow will lead to hazardous driving conditions at times. There is also the low risk for isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period...or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces...and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ023-RIZ006>008-121800- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0009.170212T1200Z-170214T0000Z/ Dukes MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Vineyard Haven, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and BLOCK ISLAND 455 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...Coastal Rhode Island including Block Island, as well as Martha's Vineyard. * HAZARD TYPES...Periods of snow, sleet and freezing rain. * ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 4 inches of snow. * TIMING...A wintry mix will start later this morning, transitioning to a mix of both rain and snow at times before becoming all rain late in the day. Some snow will return late tonight and continue Monday. * IMPACTS...The mix of sleet, snow and freezing rain could lead to hazardous travel conditions at times. * WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter to one half mile 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. && $$ MAZ022-024-121800- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.A.0001.170213T0900Z-170214T0000Z/ Barnstable MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and NANTUCKET 455 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Cape Cod and Nantucket. * ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 6 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...spotty light rain this morning becomes steadier and heavier this afternoon, then transitioning to snow overnight along with increasing winds by early Monday morning. It is during these peak winds, that blizzard conditions are possible. * WINDS...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The combination of brief heavy snow and strong winds may lead to dangerous driving conditions as well as scattered power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph...with visibilities below one quarter mile... for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible... making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. && $$ 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 Nocera
972 WWUS41 KBOX 121453 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 953 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 MAZ006-007-019-122300- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T0900Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.A.0001.170213T0900Z-170214T0000Z/ Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Lawrence, Gloucester, and Plymouth 953 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...include areas of eastern Massachusetts, Essex County and coastal Plymouth County. * ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 16 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Spotty light snow early this morning a steady snow 10 am to 1 pm...then heavy at times this afternoon into the day on Monday. Some rain may mix in on Plymouth County. Blizzard conditions arrive late Tonight into Monday. * 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. * 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. 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. && $$ MAZ002>005-008-010-014-026-122300- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170214T0000Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Central Middlesex MA-Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, Cambridge, and Ayer 953 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS... Include Massachusetts, north of the Mass Pike. * ACCUMULATIONS...10 to 14 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...spotty light snow this morning will become steady snow late this morning and then heavy at times this afternoon into the day on Monday, ending during the afternoon and evening hours. * WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow...reduced visibility...and additional power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period...or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces...and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ009-011>013-015-016-122300- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170214T0000Z/ Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the cities of Blandford, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, and Quincy 953 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...include portions of Massachusetts along and south of the Mass Pike. This includes the Greater Boston area westward to Worcester. * ACCUMULATIONS...8 to 12 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...spotty light snow this morning gives way to steady snow later this morning and then heavy at times this afternoon and continuing into Monday. Snow may mix with or change to sleet and/or freezing rain tonight. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * 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. 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ017-018-020-021-RIZ001>005-122300- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170214T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, EAST GREENWICH, WARWICK, WEST WARWICK, and Bristol 953 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...include Northern Connecticut, Northern Rhode Island, and Southeast Massachusetts. * ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 8 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...spotty light snow this morning will give way to steady snow later this morning and then heavy at times this afternoon. Snow may mix with sleet at times later this afternoon and possibly mixed with freezing drizzle tonight before turning back to snow Monday morning. * WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow...reduced visibility...and additional power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period...or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces...and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ023-RIZ006>008-122300- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170214T0000Z/ Dukes MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Vineyard Haven, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and BLOCK ISLAND 953 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...Coastal Rhode Island including Block Island, as well as Martha's Vineyard. * HAZARD TYPES...Periods of snow, sleet and freezing rain. * ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 4 inches of snow. * TIMING...A wintry mix will start later this morning, transitioning to a mix of both rain and snow at times before becoming all rain late in the day. Some snow will return late tonight and continue Monday. * 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...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s. * 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. && $$ MAZ022-024-122300- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.A.0001.170213T0900Z-170214T0000Z/ Barnstable MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and NANTUCKET 953 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Cape Cod and Nantucket. * ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 5 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...spotty light rain this morning becomes steadier and heavier this afternoon, then transitioning to snow overnight along with increasing winds by early Monday morning. It is during these peak winds, that blizzard conditions are possible. * WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter to one half mile at times. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow...reduced visibility...and additional power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph...with visibilities below one quarter mile... for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible... making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans. && $$ 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
343 WWUS41 KBOX 122121 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 421 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 MAZ019-130530- /O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T0900Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.BZ.A.0001.170213T0900Z-170214T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/ Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the city of Plymouth 421 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for a mix of heavy wet snow with occasional rain...which is in effect until 1 PM EST Monday. The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled. The Blizzard Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...include Coastal Plymouth County in Massachusetts. * ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 5 inches of snow the bulk of which will fall after midnight into tomorrow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow. * TIMING...A mix of rain and wet snow continues into the evening hours before a brief lull occurs. After midnight into tomorrow another round of moderate snow, which will be combined with strong winds. * IMPACTS...The combination of wet snow and strong winds tomorrow will could lead to hazardous travel conditions at times. Also, some downed trees and limbs could lead to power outages. * WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph beginning late tonight. * 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. && $$ MAZ006-007-130530- /O.CAN.KBOX.BZ.A.0001.170213T0900Z-170214T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/ Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA- Including the cities of Lawrence and Gloucester 421 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... ...BLIZZARD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Blizzard Watch. * LOCATIONS...Essex County. * ACCUMULATIONS...10 to 14 inches of snow including today's snowfall. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...A mix of moderate to heavy snow, mixing with rain at first near shore will continue into the morning tomorrow, combining with strong winds early tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow...reduced visibility...and additional power outages. * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period...or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces...and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ024-122230- /O.CAN.KBOX.BZ.A.0001.170213T0900Z-170214T0000Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of NANTUCKET 421 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...BLIZZARD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Blizzard Watch. With the expectation for mostly rain on Nantucket, blizzard conditions are not expected. $$ MAZ002>005-008-010-014-026-130530- /O.EXT.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Central Middlesex MA-Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, Cambridge, and Ayer 421 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS... Include Massachusetts, north of the Mass Pike. * ACCUMULATIONS...8 to 12 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Occasionally heavy snow at times into the day tomorrow, ending during the afternoon and evening hours. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow...reduced visibility...and additional power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period...or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces...and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ009-011>013-015-016-130530- /O.EXT.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/ Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the cities of Blandford, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, and Quincy 421 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...include portions of Massachusetts along and south of the Mass Pike. This includes the Greater Boston area westward to Worcester. * ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 10 inches of total snowfall, including today's totals. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Snow continues heavy at times into tomorrow. Snow may mix with or change to sleet and/or freezing rain tonight. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Strongest further east. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * 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. 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ017-018-020-021-RIZ001>005-130530- /O.EXT.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, EAST GREENWICH, WARWICK, WEST WARWICK, and Bristol 421 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...include Northern Connecticut, Northern Rhode Island, and Southeast Massachusetts. * ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 8 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Snow may mix with sleet at times possibly mix with freezing drizzle tonight before turning back to snow Monday morning. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow...reduced visibility...and additional power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period...or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces...and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ022-130530- /O.UPG.KBOX.BZ.A.0001.170213T0900Z-170214T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/ Barnstable MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown 421 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for a mix of wet snow, as well as an occasional mix of sleet and freezing rain...which is in ef* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times.fect until 1 PM EST Monday. The Blizzard Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...include Cape Cod. * ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 3 inches of snow. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as an occasional mix of sleet and freezing rain. blowing snow. * TIMING...A mix of rain changing occasionally to sleet and freezing rain continues through the evening. After a brief lull snow returns during the early morning into the mid day hours tomorrow. * WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One half mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The wet snow will create snow covered roads and produce power outages, which will be exacerbated by strong winds. 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. && $$ MAZ023-RIZ006>008-130530- /O.EXT.KBOX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/ Dukes MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Vineyard Haven, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and BLOCK ISLAND 421 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...Coastal Rhode Island including Block Island, as well as Martha's Vineyard. * HAZARD TYPES...Periods of snow, sleet and freezing rain. * ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 4 inches of snow. * TIMING...A mix of both rain and snow continues at times until a lull occurs late this evening. Some snow will return late early tomorrow morning and continue into mid day tomorrow. * IMPACTS...The combination of wet snow and strong winds will lead to occasionally hazardous travel conditions. It will also increase the risk for power outages once the winds pick up late tonight. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$ 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
533 WWUS41 KBOX 122338 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 638 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 CTZ002>004-130745- /O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170213T1000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, and Willimantic 638 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for a mix of light snow...sleet...and light freezing rain...which is in effect until 5 AM EST Monday. The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled. * LOCATIONS...include northern Connecticut. * HAZARD TYPES...Periods of light snow, sleet and freezing rain. * ACCUMULATIONS...4 to 8 inches of snow, including todays snowfall. * TIMING...A mix of both snow sleet and light freezing rain will linger into the early morning hours. Some snow will return early tomorrow morning and continue into mid day tomorrow. * IMPACTS...This light wintry mix will lead to light icing on area roadways and walkways, which may be exacerbated by some additional light snowfall in the morning. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph toward daybreak. 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. && $$ MAZ017-018-020-021-RIZ001>005-130745- /O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170213T1000Z/ Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI- Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, EAST GREENWICH, WARWICK, WEST WARWICK, and Bristol 638 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for a mix of light snow...sleet and freezing rain...which is in effect until 5 AM EST Monday. The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled. * LOCATIONS...Northern Rhode Island through Bristol and Plymouth Counties in Massachusetts. * HAZARD TYPES...Periods of light snow, sleet and freezing rain. * ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 5 inches of snow, including todays snowfall. * TIMING...A wintry mix will linger through midnight. Some accumulating snowfall returns early tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads slippery. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce isolated outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow...reduced visibility... and additional power outages. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph toward morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$ MAZ002>005-008-010-014-026-130745- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Central Middlesex MA-Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, Cambridge, and Ayer 638 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS... Include Massachusetts, north of the Mass Pike. * ACCUMULATIONS...8 to 12 inches of snow, including today's snowfall. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Occasionally heavy snow at times into the day tomorrow, ending during the afternoon and evening hours. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * 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. 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. && $$ MAZ009-011>013-015-016-130745- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/ Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the cities of Blandford, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, and Quincy 638 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...include portions of Massachusetts along and south of the Mass Pike. This includes the Greater Boston area westward to Worcester. * ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 10 inches of snow, including today's snowfall. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Snow continues heavy at times into tomorrow. Snow may mix with or change to sleet and/or freezing rain tonight. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow...reduced visibility...and additional power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period...or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces...and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ006-007-130745- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/ Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA- Including the cities of Lawrence and Gloucester 638 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...Essex County. * ACCUMULATIONS...10 to 14 inches of snow, including today's snowfall. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...A mix of moderate to heavy snow, mixing with rain at first near shore will continue into the morning tomorrow, combining with strong winds early tomorrow morning. * 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. * 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. && $$ MAZ019-022-023-RIZ006>008-130745- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/ Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Washington RI- Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and BLOCK ISLAND 638 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * LOCATIONS...Coastal Rhode Island including Block Island, as well as Martha's Vineyard. * HAZARD TYPES...Periods of snow, sleet and freezing rain. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches...along with around a trace of ice. * TIMING...A wintry mix of continues through midnight. Some snow will return late early tomorrow morning and continue into mid day tomorrow. * IMPACTS...Snow and ice accumulations will create treacherous driving conditions and produce isolated brief power outages. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow...reduced visibility... and additional power outages. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$ 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
704 WWUS41 KBOX 130808 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 308 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017 MAZ002>004-008>013-015-016-026-130915- /O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, and Ayer 308 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning that had been in effect for much of Massachusetts, except the northeast part. For the Boston metro area an additional 1 to 3 inches is expected this morning. Elsewhere... in central and western Massachusetts, light snow and snow showers will continue off and on this morning but with only an inch or less of additional accumulation expected. $$ MAZ019-022-023-RIZ006>008-130915- /O.CAN.KBOX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/ Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Washington RI- Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and BLOCK ISLAND 308 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory that had been in effect for coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island. There still could be 1 to 3 inches of accumulation this morning on outermost Cape Cod, but elsewhere less than an inch of additional accumulation is expected from any light snow or snow showers this morning. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ017-018-020-021-RIZ001>005-130915- /O.CAN.KBOX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170213T1000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth 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, Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, EAST GREENWICH, WARWICK, WEST WARWICK, and Bristol 308 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory that had been in effect for northern Connecticut, northern and central Rhode Island, and interior southeast Massachusetts. Some light snow may still occur this morning but less than an inch of additional accumulation is expected. $$ MAZ005-014-131615- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/ Central Middlesex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, and Cambridge 308 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS... Extreme eastern Middlesex County. * ACCUMULATIONS...An additional 1 to 3 inches of snow is expected early this morning with increasing winds. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Occasionally heavy snow at times until mid to late morning...then snow tapering off. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * VISIBILITIES...One quarter to one half mile at times. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. Strong winds will lead to blowing snow and reduced visibility. Power outages will become likely as winds increase due to the weight of the snow on trees and wires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period...or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces...and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ006-007-131615- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/ Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA- Including the cities of Lawrence and Gloucester 308 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Essex County. * ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 5 inches of additional accumulation are expected this morning. * HAZARD TYPES...include moderate to heavy snow, as well as blowing snow. * TIMING...Moderate to heavy snow will occur at times through mid to late morning. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow and increasing wind will create near- blizzard conditions early this morning. Snow will taper off as winds increase further late this morning and early this afternoon. The strong winds will lead to blowing snow...reduced visibility...and additional power outages. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 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. && $$ FIELD For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
098 WWUS41 KBOX 131234 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 734 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017 MAZ005>007-014-131345- /O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/ Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA- Southeast Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, and Cambridge 734 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. Light snow will likely continue across east coastal Massachusetts into roughly the midday hours, hanging on longest over the Cape perhaps as late as afternoon. Accumulations on the order of a coating perhaps up to 2 inches is possible, especially if snow becomes moderate at times. Visibility subsequently may be reduced. Will handle any short term impacts with special weather statements. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 4:24 AM EST | High Wind Watch | BOX | Washington | 316 days |
| Feb 11, 4:29 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington | 35 hr |
| Feb 11, 3:59 AM EST | Gale Watch | BOX | 12 hr | |
| Feb 11, 3:38 PM EST | Coastal Flood Watch | BOX | Barnstable, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk | 25 hr |
| Feb 11, 3:38 PM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk | 22 hr |
| Feb 11, 3:54 PM EST | Gale Warning | BOX | 60 hr | |
| Feb 11, 3:54 PM EST | Storm Warning | BOX | 54 hr | |
| Feb 11, 4:29 PM EST | Blizzard Watch | BOX | Barnstable, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth | 24 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.