Alert archive / Massachusetts / Winter Storm Warnings in 2017
Winter Storm Warning 8, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this winter storm warning at Dec 24, 2017, 3:03 AM EST for 6 counties in Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Dec 24, 2017, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 15 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
- Dec 24, 2017, 3:03 AM EST (08:03 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 24, 2017, 10:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Dec 25, 2017, 12:30 PM EST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Capitol Planning Region, CT, Essex County, MA, Franklin County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Worcester County, MA
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:08 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 6:21 AM EST | SNOW 1.2 | Springfield, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 6:34 AM EST | SNOW 1.2 | Dracut, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 6:58 AM EST | SNOW 1.8 | Westborough, MA | NWS EMPLOYEE |
| Dec 25, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.7 | Clinton, MA | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Dec 25, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.8 | Lexington, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 2.1 | Groton, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 7:01 AM EST | SNOW 1.8 | Westborough, MA | |
| Dec 25, 7:04 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Lunenburg, MA | |
| Dec 25, 7:05 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Amherst, MA | |
| Dec 25, 7:08 AM EST | SNOW 1.6 | Reading, MA | COOP OBSERVER |
| Dec 25, 7:17 AM EST | SNOW 1.8 | Lexington, MA | COOP OBSERVER |
| Dec 25, 7:25 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Tewksbury, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 7:26 AM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Framingham, MA | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Dec 25, 7:28 AM EST | SNOW 1 | Melrose, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 7:33 AM EST | SNOW 2.8 | Heath, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 7:37 AM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Lunenburg, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 7:40 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Hopkinton, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 7:56 AM EST | SNOW 1.8 | Lexington, MA | COOP OBSERVER |
| Dec 25, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 2.1 | Lexington, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 8:01 AM EST | SNOW 2.2 | Auburn, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 8:02 AM EST | SNOW 1.5 | Mendon, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 8:11 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Amherst, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 8:13 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Stow, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 8:16 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Chester, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 8:19 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Tyngsboro, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 8:22 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Clinton, MA | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Dec 25, 8:23 AM EST | SNOW 2.8 | Westborough, MA | NWS EMPLOYEE |
| Dec 25, 8:25 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Methuen, MA | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Dec 25, 8:25 AM EST | SNOW 5.3 | Rowe, MA | |
| Dec 25, 8:30 AM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Worcester, MA | CWO |
| Dec 25, 8:30 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Boylston, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 8:33 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Rochdale, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 8:39 AM EST | SNOW 1.8 | Hampden, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 8:48 AM EST | SNOW 2.5 | East Boxford, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 9:00 AM EST | SNOW 2.4 | Lexington, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 9:07 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | North Chelmsford, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 9:09 AM EST | SNOW 2.6 | Chester, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 9:09 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Holden, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 9:11 AM EST | SNOW 4.3 | Groton, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 9:13 AM EST | SNOW 3.8 | Westborough, MA | NWS EMPLOYEE |
| Dec 25, 9:19 AM EST | SNOW 4 | Dracut, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 9:20 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Tyngsboro, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 9:26 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Hopkinton, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 9:30 AM EST | SNOW 5 | Amherst, MA | EMERGENCY MANAGER |
| Dec 25, 9:35 AM EST | SNOW 4 | Sterling, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 9:42 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Hopkinton, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 9:43 AM EST | SNOW 4.4 | Clinton, MA | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Dec 25, 9:46 AM EST | SNOW 2.8 | Chester, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 9:53 AM EST | SNOW 5 | Heath, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 10:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.5 | Turners Falls, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 10:15 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | Leyden, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Dec 25, 10:16 AM EST | SNOW 4 | North Amherst, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 10:18 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Topsfield, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 10:19 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Gardner, MA | |
| Dec 25, 10:21 AM EST | SNOW 7.1 | Lunenburg, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 10:30 AM EST | SNOW 4 | North Reading, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 10:36 AM EST | SNOW 4 | Greenfield, MA | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Dec 25, 10:39 AM EST | SNOW 5.2 | Groton, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Dec 25, 10:58 AM EST | SNOW 6.6 | Carlisle, MA | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Dec 25, 11:04 AM EST | SNOW 7 | East Boxford, MA |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Albany, NY (KALY), launched 00:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 148 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 569 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 82 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -185 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 80 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
629 WWUS41 KBOX 240803 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 303 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 MAZ002>004-026-241615- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0009.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0008.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, and Ayer 303 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected. * WHERE...Franklin, Northern Worcester and Northern Middlesex Counties in Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ MAZ005-006-008-241615- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0009.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0023.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/ Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA- Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, and Chesterfield 303 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Light to moderate snow expected potentially mixed with sleet and freezing rain. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected along with a possible trace of ice. * WHERE...Central Middlesex, Western Essex and Western Hampshire Counties in Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ007-009>012-RIZ001-241615- /O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0023.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Gloucester, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foster, and Smithfield 303 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Light to moderate snow expected potentially mixed with sleet and freezing rain. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of around 2 to 4 inches are expected along with a possible trace of ice. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, Central, Northeastern and Western Massachusetts and Northwestern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
8 follow-up statements
930 WWUS41 KBOX 240936 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 436 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 MAZ002>004-026-241745- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0008.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, and Ayer 436 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected. * WHERE...Franklin, Northern Worcester and Northern Middlesex Counties in Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ005>012-RIZ001-241745- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0023.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foster, and Smithfield 436 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Light to moderate snow expected potentially mixed with sleet and freezing rain. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of around 2 to 5 inches are expected along with a possible trace of ice. * WHERE...Portions of Northern Connecticut, Central, Eastern, Northeastern and Western Massachusetts and Northwest Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
805 WWUS41 KBOX 241610 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1110 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 MAZ002>004-026-242315- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0008.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, and Ayer 1110 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected. * WHERE...Franklin, Northern Worcester and Northern Middlesex Counties in Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ005>012-RIZ001-242315- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0023.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foster, and Smithfield 1110 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Light to moderate snow expected, potentially mixed with sleet and freezing rain. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Total snow accumulations of around 2 to 5 inches are expected along with a possible trace of ice. * WHERE...Portions of Northern Connecticut, Central, Eastern, Northeastern and Western Massachusetts and Northwest Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
848 WWUS41 KBOX 242124 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 424 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 MAZ005-008-250530- /O.UPG.KBOX.WW.Y.0023.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.WS.W.0008.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/ Central Middlesex MA-Western Hampshire MA- Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, and Chesterfield 424 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow, accumulating 4 to 7 inches, is expected in western Hampshire County along the slopes of the Berkshires. Snow, mixed at times with sleet and freezing rain, accumulating 4 to 7 inches is likely in northern Middlesex County, north of Interstate 495. * WHERE...Western Hampshire County in the slopes of the Berkshires and northern Middlesex County north of Interstate 495. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Strong winds are also possible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ MAZ002>004-026-250530- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0008.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, and Ayer 424 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected, with localized amounts up to 8 inches. There could also be a light glaze of freezing rain. * WHERE...Western Franklin MA, Eastern Franklin MA, Northern Worcester MA and Northwestern Middlesex MA Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Strong winds are also possible. The latest road conditions for the state you are call and northern Rhode Island.ing from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ006-007-009>012-RIZ001-250530- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0023.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Essex MA- Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Lawrence, Gloucester, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foster, and Smithfield 424 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Light to moderate snow expected, potentially mixed with sleet and freezing rain. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. There could be a brief period of locally heavy snow showers Monday morning. Total snow accumulations of around 2 to 4 inches are expected along with a light coating of ice. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, northwest Rhode Island, and western, central, north and northern Rhode Island.eastern Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
034 WWUS41 KBOX 250221 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 921 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 MAZ006-009-010-251030- /O.UPG.KBOX.WW.Y.0023.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.WS.W.0008.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/ Western Essex MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Including the cities of Lawrence, Blandford, Amherst, and Northampton 921 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially during the morning. Tree branches could fall as well as snow adheres to any trees that remain iced and winds pick up out of the west. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected. * WHERE...Western Essex, Western Hampden and Eastern Hampshire Counties in Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ MAZ002>005-008-026-251030- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0008.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Central Middlesex MA-Western Hampshire MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Chesterfield, and Ayer 921 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions especially during the morning. Tree branches could fall as well as snow adheres to any iced trees and winds pick up out of the west. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ MAZ013-014-251030- /O.EXA.KBOX.WW.Y.0023.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, and Cambridge 921 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Light to moderate snow expected mixed with sleet and freezing rain at times. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are expected along with a trace of ice. * WHERE...Western Norfolk and Southeast Middlesex Counties in Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ007-011-012-RIZ001-251030- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0023.171225T0300Z-171225T1800Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Gloucester, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foster, and Smithfield 921 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Light to moderate snow expected mixed with sleet and freezing rain at times. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches, are expected along with a trace of ice. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, northeastern and western Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
217 WWUS41 KBOX 250607 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 107 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 CTZ002-MAZ011-251415- /O.UPG.KBOX.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-171225T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-171225T1800Z/ Hartford CT-Eastern Hampden MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, and Springfield 107 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow oncoming. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially Monday morning. Snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, localized amounts up to 10 inches, are expected. Tree branches could fall as well as snow adheres to any trees that remain iced and winds pick up out of the west. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Hartford County. In Massachusetts, Eastern Hampden County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ MAZ002>006-008>010-026-251415- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-171225T1800Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, and Ayer 107 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow oncoming. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially Monday morning. Snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Tree branches could fall as well as snow adheres to any trees that remain iced and winds pick up out of the west. * WHERE...Portions of Western, Central and Northeastern Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Strong winds are also possible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CTZ003-004-MAZ007-012>014-RIZ001-251415- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-171225T1800Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Foster, and Smithfield 107 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation oncoming. Plan on slippery road conditions, especially during the morning commute. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, localized amounts up to 8 inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of Northern Connecticut, Central and East Coastal Massachusetts, as well as Northwestern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
145 WWUS41 KBOX 250844 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 344 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 CTZ002-MAZ002>006-008>011-026-251645- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-171225T1800Z/ Hartford CT-Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA- Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer 344 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow forecast this morning. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, localized amounts up to 10 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern and western Massachusetts and Connecticut. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Possibility of a flash freeze for those areas which experience rain prior to snow. Tree branches could fall as well as snow adheres to any trees that remain iced and winds pick up out of the west. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CTZ003-004-MAZ007-012>014-RIZ001-251645- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-171225T1800Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Foster, and Smithfield 344 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, especially during the morning. Snow accumulations of around 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of Northeast Connecticut, South Central and East Coastal Massachusetts, and Northwest Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. Possibility of a flash freeze for those areas which experience rain prior to snow. 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
742 WWUS41 KBOX 251522 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1022 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 CTZ002-MAZ002-003-008>011-251630- /O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-171225T1800Z/ Hartford CT-Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, and Springfield 1022 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snow is tapering off late this morning. While a few snow showers are still possible, expect most accumulation is finished. $$ CTZ003-004-251630- /O.CAN.KBOX.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-171225T1800Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, and Willimantic 1022 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow is tapering off late this morning. While a few snow showers are still possible, expect most accumulation is finished. $$ MAZ004>006-026-251800- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-171225T1800Z/ Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, and Ayer 1022 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northern Worcester MA, Central Middlesex MA, Western Essex MA and Northern Middlesex MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ MAZ007-012>014-RIZ001-251800- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-171225T1800Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Foster, and Smithfield 1022 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Eastern Essex MA, Southern Worcester MA, Western Norfolk MA and Southeast Middlesex MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Northwest Providence RI County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
777 WWUS41 KBOX 251730 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1230 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 MAZ004>006-026-251830- /O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-171225T1800Z/ Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, and Ayer 1230 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Most of the snow has now ended. Widely scattered light snow showers are still possible this afternoon, but with little accumulation. $$ MAZ007-012>014-RIZ001-251830- /O.CAN.KBOX.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-171225T1800Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Foster, and Smithfield 1230 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Most of the snow has now ended. Widely scattered light snow showers are still possible this afternoon, but with little accumulation. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2:55 AM EST | Gale Warning | BOX | 67 hr | |
| Dec 24, 2:55 AM EST | Storm Warning | BOX | 38 hr | |
| Dec 24, 2:58 AM EST | High Wind Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 1 more | 38 hr |
| Dec 24, 2:58 AM EST | Wind Advisory | BOX | Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more | 38 hr |
| Dec 24, 3:03 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Essex, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Worcester | 33 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.