Alert archive / Massachusetts / Blizzard Warnings in 2018
Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this blizzard warning at Jan 3, 2018, 3:50 AM EST for 5 counties in Rhode Island; 8 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Jan 4, 2018, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 18 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
- Jan 3, 2018, 3:50 AM EST (08:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 4, 2018, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 4, 2018, 7:00 PM EST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Bristol County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Essex County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Bristol County, RI, Kent County, RI, Newport County, RI, Providence County, RI, Washington County, RI
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 7 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 8:55 AM EST | SNOW 1.6 | Saunderstown, RI | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Jan 4, 9:09 AM EST | SNOW 1.5 | Groton, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Jan 4, 9:17 AM EST | SNOW 1.2 | Methuen, MA | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Jan 4, 9:18 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Westerly, RI | HAM RADIO |
| Jan 4, 9:34 AM EST | SNOW 2 | East Providence, RI | HAM RADIO |
| Jan 4, 9:37 AM EST | SNOW 4 | Bridgewater, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Jan 4, 9:42 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Attleboro, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Jan 4, 9:46 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Brockton, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Jan 4, 9:48 AM EST | SNOW 3 | West Warwick, RI | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 9:56 AM EST | SNOW 1.7 | Quincy, MA | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Jan 4, 9:58 AM EST | SNOW 1.5 | Framingham, MA | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Jan 4, 9:59 AM EST | SNOW 3 | West Warwick, RI | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 9:59 AM EST | SNOW 3.2 | Saunderstown, RI | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Jan 4, 10:00 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Ayer, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Jan 4, 10:00 AM EST | SNOW 2.3 | Groton, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 10:03 AM EST | SNOW 2 | North Providence, RI | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Jan 4, 10:05 AM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Acton, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 10:09 AM EST | SNOW 1 | Hyde Park, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Jan 4, 10:09 AM EST | SNOW 1.5 | Natick, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 10:20 AM EST | SNOW 1 | Melrose, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 10:22 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | East Bridgewater, MA | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Jan 4, 10:30 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | Saunderstown, RI | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Jan 4, 10:30 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | Taunton, MA | NWS OFFICE |
| Jan 4, 10:33 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Burrillville, RI | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Jan 4, 10:35 AM EST | SNOW 2.3 | Manchester, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 10:35 AM EST | SNOW 6.5 | Portsmouth, RI | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 10:37 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Acton, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Jan 4, 10:47 AM EST | SNOW 2.3 | Assonet, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Jan 4, 10:50 AM EST | SNOW 5 | Rockland, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 10:52 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Hopkinton, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 10:52 AM EST | SNOW 6.7 | West Warwick, RI | HAM RADIO |
| Jan 4, 10:53 AM EST | SNOW 1.9 | Lexington, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 10:55 AM EST | SNOW 7.5 | Westerly, RI | HAM RADIO |
| Jan 4, 10:56 AM EST | SNOW 5.5 | Pepperell, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 10:56 AM EST | SNOW 6 | Cranston, RI | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Jan 4, 10:57 AM EST | SNOW 3.8 | Acton, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 10:58 AM EST | SNOW 7 | West Greenwich, RI | HAM RADIO |
| Jan 4, 11:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.5 | Little Compton, RI | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 11:00 AM EST | SNOW 6 | Saunderstown, RI | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Jan 4, 11:02 AM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Hyde Park, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Jan 4, 11:04 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Natick, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 11:07 AM EST | SNOW 6 | West Warwick, RI | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 11:07 AM EST | SNOW 8 | Riverside, RI | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 11:08 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | Hanover, MA | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Jan 4, 11:13 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Haverhill, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Jan 4, 11:13 AM EST | SNOW 3.3 | Carlise, MA | |
| Jan 4, 11:14 AM EST | SNOW 4 | North Smithfield, RI | HAM RADIO |
| Jan 4, 11:15 AM EST | SNOW 7 | Cumberland, RI | NWS EMPLOYEE |
| Jan 4, 11:17 AM EST | SNOW 6 | Cranston, RI | MEDIA |
| Jan 4, 11:21 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Wrentham, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Jan 4, 11:21 AM EST | SNOW 8 | East Providence, RI | MEDIA |
| Jan 4, 11:22 AM EST | SNOW 6.5 | Saunderstown, RI | GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Jan 4, 11:25 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Wakefield, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 11:25 AM EST | SNOW 7.5 | Taunton, MA | NWS OFFICE 3 INCHES IN PAST HOUR |
| Jan 4, 11:27 AM EST | SNOW 5.6 | East Providence, RI | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 11:27 AM EST | SNOW 6.8 | Walpole, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Jan 4, 11:30 AM EST | SNOW 3 | North Reading, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 11:30 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | Dracut, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Jan 4, 11:30 AM EST | SNOW 6 | Littleton, MA | |
| Jan 4, 11:32 AM EST | SNOW 5 | Millis, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
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 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 99 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
- 1546 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 76 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 115 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 326 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
608 WWUS41 KBOX 030850 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 350 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 MAZ007-018>023-RIZ008-031700- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and New Shoreham 350 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are possible. Expect 4-7 inches across the Vineyard and the upper Cape. * WHERE...coastal Essex and portions of southeastern Massachusetts as well as Block Island in Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 to 70 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Widespread power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CTZ004-MAZ004-005-012-026-RIZ001-003-031700- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ Windham CT-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Milford, Worcester, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Coventry, and West Greenwich 350 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central and eastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ MAZ006-013>017-RIZ002-004>007-031700- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA- Southeast Providence RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI- Newport RI- Including the cities of Lawrence, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Providence, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 350 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern Massachusetts and all of Rhode Island except Block Island. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are likely in this region. Significant reductions in visibility are possible with near white-out conditions for a time Thursday. 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. $$ CTZ002-003-MAZ003-010-011-031700- /O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Eastern Franklin MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Greenfield, Orange, Amherst, Northampton, and Springfield 350 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches, are expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Hartford CT and Tolland CT Counties. In Massachusetts, Eastern Franklin MA, Eastern Hampshire MA and Eastern Hampden MA Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ MAZ002-008-009-031700- /O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, and Blandford 350 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected. * WHERE...Western Franklin MA, Western Hampshire MA and Western Hampden MA Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. * 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. $$
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144 WWUS41 KBOX 031819 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 119 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 MAZ007-018>023-RIZ008-040230- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and New Shoreham 119 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are possible. Expect 4-7 inches across the Vineyard and the upper Cape. * WHERE...coastal Essex and portions of southeastern Massachusetts as well as Block Island in Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 to 70 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Widespread power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ003>005-010>012-026-RIZ001-003-040230- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA- Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Coventry, and West Greenwich 119 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected across northeast CT, northern RI and central MA. In the vicinity of the I-91 corridor from Hartford thru Greenfield, total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are forecast, with localized amounts up to 10 inches. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Hartford, Tolland and Windham Counties. In Massachusetts, central MA and points west to the vicinity of the I-91 corridor. In RI, northwest Providence and western Kent Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. * 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. $$ MAZ006-013>017-RIZ002-004>007-040230- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA- Southeast Providence RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI- Newport RI- Including the cities of Lawrence, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Providence, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 119 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern Massachusetts and much of Rhode Island except Block Island. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are likely in this region. Significant reductions in visibility are possible with near white-out conditions for a time Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ MAZ002-008-009-040230- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, and Blandford 119 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected. * WHERE...Western Franklin MA, Western Hampshire MA and Western Hampden MA Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. * 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. $$
813 WWUS41 KBOX 031938 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 238 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 MAZ022-023-040345- /O.CAN.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T1500Z-180105T0600Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 238 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well as a result of a heavier, wet snow along with high winds. Total snow accumulations of around 2 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 1 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High wind warning is also in effect. Winds will gust as high as 60 to 70 mph. Likely there will be a brief period of an hour or two in where snow and winds will combine to produce white out conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ MAZ015-016-RIZ007-040345- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T0000Z/ Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Newport RI- Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, and Newport 238 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected. * WHERE...East and Southeast Coastal Massachusetts as well as Southeast Coastal Rhode Island including Block Island. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Scattered to widespread power outages are anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ MAZ002-008-009-040345- /O.UPG.KBOX.WW.Y.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, and Blandford 238 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are expected. Increasing westerly winds with times with gusts up around 40 mph, downed tree limbs and power outages are possible. * WHERE...All of Southern New England except east and southeast coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Increasing westerly winds with time as temperatures drop, cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin going into Thursday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ MAZ007-018>021-RIZ008-040345- /O.EXT.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T0000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, and New Shoreham 238 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected. * WHERE...East and Southeast Coastal Massachusetts as well as Southeast Coastal Rhode Island including Block Island. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Scattered to widespread power outages are anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ003>006-010>014-017-026-RIZ001>006-040345- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA- Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA- Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Taunton, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, and Westerly 238 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches, are expected. Increasing westerly winds with times with gusts up around 40 mph, downed tree limbs and power outages are possible. * WHERE...All of Southern New England except east and southeast coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Increasing westerly winds with time as temperatures drop, cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin going into Thursday night. 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. $$
216 WWUS41 KBOX 032129 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 429 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 MAZ007-015-016-018>021-RIZ007-008-040530- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T0000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Newport, and New Shoreham 429 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be dangerous. Damage to trees and power lines expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches across the coastal interior, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected. Lesser amounts along the southeast coast of around 5 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Eastern and Southeastern Coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including the city of Boston and Block Island. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Scattered to widespread power outages are anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>014-017-026-RIZ001>006-040530- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham 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-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA- Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Taunton, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, and Westerly 429 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of around 6 to 10 inches across the Connecticut River Valley, around 9 to 13 inches over Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with localized amounts up to 16 inches, are expected. Gusts up around 40 mph, especially as winds increase out of the west through the day into evening, downed tree limbs and power outages are possible. * WHERE...All of Southern New England except east and southeast coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. * 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. $$ MAZ022-023-040530- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T1500Z-180105T0600Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 429 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well as a result of a heavier, wet snow along with high winds. Total snow accumulations of around 2 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 1 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High wind warning is also in effect. Winds will gust as high as 60 to 70 mph. Likely there will be a brief period of an hour or two in where snow and winds will combine to produce white out conditions. 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. $$
813 WWUS41 KBOX 040322 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1022 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 MAZ007-015-016-018>021-RIZ007-008-041130- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T0000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Newport, and New Shoreham 1022 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute on Thursday. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected, except 5 to 9 inches along the southeast coast. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>014-017-026-RIZ001>006-041130- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0600Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham 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-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA- Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Taunton, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, and Westerly 1022 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12, with localized amounts up to 16 inches in Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts are expected. * WHERE...Most of southern New England. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. * 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. $$ MAZ022-023-041130- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T1500Z-180105T0600Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 1022 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High Wind Warning is also in effect for gusts as high as 60 to 70 mph. There should be an hour or two where whiteout conditions occur. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
100 WWUS41 KBOX 040846 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 346 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 MAZ007-041700- /O.NEW.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T0000Z/ Eastern Essex MA- Including the city of Gloucester 346 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA County. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ015-016-018>021-RIZ007-041700- /O.NEW.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T0000Z/ Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Newport RI- Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, and Newport 346 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches, are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 20 below zero. * WHERE...Eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ RIZ008-041700- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.180104T1200Z-180105T0000Z/ Block Island RI- Including the city of New Shoreham 346 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches are expected. * WHERE...Block Island. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 70 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ MAZ013-014-017-RIZ001>006-041700- /O.NEW.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Taunton, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, and Westerly 346 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and most of Rhode Island. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ009-011-012-041700- /O.NEW.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180105T1100Z-180106T1900Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester 346 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected. Wind chills could range from 5 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 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. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ002>004-008-010-026-041700- /O.NEW.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180105T1100Z-180106T1900Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Ayer 346 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Dangerously cold wind chills possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are expected. Wind chills could range from 5 below zero to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of western and north central Massachusetts. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ005-006-041700- /O.NEW.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, and Lawrence 346 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Central Middlesex MA and Western Essex MA Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 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. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ022-041700- /O.NEW.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T1500Z-180105T0600Z/ Barnstable MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown 346 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Very cold wind chills possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially later this afternoon. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, with the higher totals near the Cape Cod Canal. Wind chills could range from 5 below zero to 15 below zero. * WHERE...Cape Cod. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ023-041700- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T1500Z-180105T0600Z/ Dukes MA- Including the city of Vineyard Haven 346 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially later this afternoon. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected. * WHERE...Marthas Vineyard. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Friday. * 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. $$
273 WWUS41 KBOX 041342 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 842 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 RIZ006-042145- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Washington RI- Including the cities of Narragansett and Westerly 842 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow with blizzard conditions along with blowing and drifting snow. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Washington county in southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 7 PM this evening. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for blizzard conditions today with near zero visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ007-042145- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Eastern Essex MA- Including the city of Gloucester 842 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA County. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ015-016-018>021-RIZ007-042145- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Newport RI- Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, and Newport 842 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches, are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 20 below zero. * WHERE...Eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ RIZ008-042145- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/ Block Island RI- Including the city of New Shoreham 842 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches are expected. * WHERE...Block Island. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 70 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ MAZ013-014-017-RIZ001>005-042145- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Taunton, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 842 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and most of Rhode Island. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ009-011-012-042145- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180105T1100Z-180106T1900Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester 842 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected. Wind chills could range from 5 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 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. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ002>004-008-010-026-042145- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180105T1100Z-180106T1900Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Ayer 842 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Dangerously cold wind chills possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are expected. Wind chills could range from 5 below zero to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of western and north central Massachusetts. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ005-006-042145- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, and Lawrence 842 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Central Middlesex MA and Western Essex MA Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 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. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ022-042145- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T1500Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Barnstable MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown 842 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Rain changes to heavy snow this afternoon. Very cold wind chills possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially later this afternoon. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, with the higher totals near the Cape Cod Canal. Wind chills could range from 5 below zero to 15 below zero. * WHERE...Cape Cod. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ023-042145- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T1500Z-180105T0600Z/ Dukes MA- Including the city of Vineyard Haven 842 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Rain changes to heavy snow this afternoon. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially later this afternoon. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected. * WHERE...Marthas Vineyard. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Friday. * 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. $$
925 WWUS41 KBOX 041441 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 941 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 MAZ014-017-RIZ002-004-005-042245- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA- Southeast Providence RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Cambridge, Taunton, Providence, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 941 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow with blizzard conditions. Blowing and drifting snow. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and most of Rhode Island. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for blizzard conditions with near zero visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ006-042245- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Western Essex MA- Including the city of Lawrence 941 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow with blizzard conditions. Blowing and drifting snow. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Western Essex MA Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for blizzard conditions and near zero visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ007-042245- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Eastern Essex MA- Including the city of Gloucester 941 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow with blizzard conditions. Blowing and drifting snow. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA County. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, through 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ015-016-018>021-RIZ006-007-042245- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 941 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with blowing an drifting snow. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches, are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 20 below zero. * WHERE...Eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, through 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ RIZ008-042245- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/ Block Island RI- Including the city of New Shoreham 941 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow with blizzard conditions. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches are expected. * WHERE...Block Island. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 70 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely with near zero visibility and blizzard conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ009-011-012-042245- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180105T1100Z-180106T1900Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester 941 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected with blowing and drifting snow. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected. Wind chills could range from 5 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 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. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ002>004-008-010-026-042245- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180105T1100Z-180106T1900Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Ayer 941 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected with blowing and drifting snow. Dangerously cold wind chills possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are expected. Wind chills could range from 5 below zero to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of western and north central Massachusetts. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ013-RIZ001-003-042245- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Northwest Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Foster, Smithfield, Coventry, and West Greenwich 941 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow with blowing and drifting snow. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and most of Rhode Island. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 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. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ005-042245- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Central Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Framingham and Lowell 941 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Central Middlesex MA and Western Essex MA Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ022-042245- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T1500Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Barnstable MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown 941 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Rain changes to heavy snow this afternoon. Very cold wind chills possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially later this afternoon. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, with the higher totals near the Cape Cod Canal. Wind chills could range from 5 below zero to 15 below zero. * WHERE...Cape Cod. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm through 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 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. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ023-042245- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.180104T1500Z-180105T0600Z/ Dukes MA- Including the city of Vineyard Haven 941 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Rain changes to heavy snow this afternoon. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially later this afternoon. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected. * WHERE...Marthas Vineyard. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
651 WWUS41 KBOX 042035 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 335 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 MAZ006-007-050330- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA- Including the cities of Lawrence and Gloucester 335 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow with blizzard conditions. Blowing and drifting snow. Very cold wind chills possible Friday and Saturday. Travel will be very difficult to impossible into this evening. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero Friday and Saturday * WHERE...Western Essex MA Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for blizzard conditions and near zero visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ014>021-RIZ002-004>007-050330- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Southeast Providence RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Providence, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 335 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with blowing and drifting snow. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches, are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 20 below zero. * WHERE...Eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and southern Rhode Island, including the Boston to Providence corridor. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, through 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ RIZ008-050000- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/ Block Island RI- Including the city of New Shoreham 335 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow with blizzard conditions. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches are expected. * WHERE...Block Island. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely with near zero visibility and blizzard conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ009-011-012-050330- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180105T1100Z-180106T1900Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester 335 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected with blowing and drifting snow. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected. Wind chills could range from 5 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central and western Massachusetts. Including the greater Hartford to Springfield areas. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ002>004-008-010-026-050330- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180105T1100Z-180106T1900Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Ayer 335 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected with blowing and drifting snow. Dangerously cold wind chills possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are expected. Wind chills could range from 5 below zero to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of western and north central Massachusetts. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. 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. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ013-RIZ001-003-050330- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Northwest Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Foster, Smithfield, Coventry, and West Greenwich 335 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow with blowing and drifting snow. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and most of Rhode Island. This includes the cities and towns of Foxborough, Norwood, Foster, Smithfield, Coventry, and West Greenwich. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ005-050330- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Central Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Framingham and Lowell 335 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Central Middlesex MA and Western Essex MA Counties including the cities of Framingham and Lowell. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. 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. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ022-050330- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Barnstable MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown 335 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Rain continues to change to snow from west to east late this afternoon and early evening. Very cold wind chills possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially later this afternoon. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, with the higher totals near the Cape Cod Canal. Wind chills could range from 5 below zero to 15 below zero. * WHERE...Cape Cod. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm through 1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ023-050330- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ Dukes MA- Including the city of Vineyard Haven 335 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow at times ending 5 pm to 8 pm. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially later this afternoon. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected. * WHERE...Marthas Vineyard. * WHEN...until 1 AM EST Friday. * 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. $$
516 WWUS41 KBOX 050012 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 712 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 CTZ002>004-MAZ009-011-012-050815- /O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180105T1100Z-180106T1900Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester 712 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EST FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills possible. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Wind chills could range from 5 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 6 AM EST Friday through Saturday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ002>004-008-010-026-050815- /O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180105T1100Z-180106T1900Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Ayer 712 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EST FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills possible. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. Wind chills could range from 5 below zero to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 6 AM EST Friday through Saturday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ013-022-RIZ001-003-050815- /O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Barnstable MA-Northwest Providence RI- Western Kent RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Foster, Smithfield, Coventry, and West Greenwich 712 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills possible. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Wind chills could range from 5 below zero to 20 below zero. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Western Norfolk MA and Barnstable MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Northwest Providence RI and Western Kent RI Counties. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ005-050815- /O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Central Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Framingham and Lowell 712 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills possible. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 20 below zero. * WHERE...Central Middlesex MA County. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ023-050115- /O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ Dukes MA- Including the city of Vineyard Haven 712 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Any remaining snowfall will be light overnight. $$ MAZ006-007-050815- /O.EXP.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA- Including the cities of Lawrence and Gloucester 712 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills possible. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 20 below zero. * WHERE...Western Essex MA and Eastern Essex MA Counties. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ MAZ014>021-RIZ002-004>007-050815- /O.EXP.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WC.A.0001.180106T0000Z-180106T1900Z/ Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Southeast Providence RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Providence, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 712 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills possible. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Wind chills could range from 5 below zero to 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and the remainder of Rhode Island. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. $$ RIZ008-050115- /O.EXP.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/ Block Island RI- Including the city of New Shoreham 712 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Light snow will continue to taper through the overnight hours. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 3:50 AM EST | Winter Storm Warning | BOX | Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington | 39 hr |
| Jan 3, 3:38 AM EST | High Wind Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket | 45 hr |
| Jan 3, 3:50 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire | 11 hr |
| Jan 3, 8:18 AM EST | Coastal Flood Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more | 32 hr |
| Jan 3, 4:10 PM EST | Heavy Freezing Spray Watch | BOX | 11 hr | |
| Jan 3, 4:10 PM EST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | BOX | 4 days |
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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.