Alert archive / Massachusetts / Blizzard Warnings in 2018
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this blizzard warning at Mar 12, 2018, 11:59 AM EDT for 7 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Mar 12, 2018, 11:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 20 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2018, 11:59 AM EDT (15:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 12, 2018, 11:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 13, 2018, 7:29 PM EDT
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Essex County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Suffolk County, MA
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 6:02 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | Mashpee, MA | |
| Mar 13, 6:18 AM EDT | SNOW 1 | West Tisbury, MA | |
| Mar 13, 6:30 AM EDT | SNOW 1.5 | North Reading, MA | |
| Mar 13, 6:35 AM EDT | SNOW 1 | Stoughton, MA | |
| Mar 13, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1.4 | Lexington, MA | |
| Mar 13, 7:09 AM EDT | SNOW 1.4 | Lexington, MA | |
| Mar 13, 7:13 AM EDT | SNOW 1.4 | Lincoln, MA | |
| Mar 13, 7:22 AM EDT | SNOW 1.3 | Burlington, MA | |
| Mar 13, 7:24 AM EDT | SNOW 2.5 | Natick, MA | |
| Mar 13, 7:30 AM EDT | SNOW 2.5 | North Reading, MA | |
| Mar 13, 7:42 AM EDT | SNOW 1.4 | Chelsea, MA | |
| Mar 13, 7:45 AM EDT | HEAVY SNOW 2 | Foxboro, MA | CO-OP OBSERVER |
| Mar 13, 7:47 AM EDT | SNOW 1.8 | East Falmouth, MA | |
| Mar 13, 7:57 AM EDT | SNOW 2.2 | Wilmington, MA | |
| Mar 13, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 2.1 | Lexington, MA | |
| Mar 13, 8:02 AM EDT | SNOW 3.8 | Framingham, MA | |
| Mar 13, 8:12 AM EDT | SNOW 2.1 | Lexington, MA | |
| Mar 13, 8:15 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | Carver, MA | |
| Mar 13, 8:25 AM EDT | SNOW 1 | Wakefield, MA | |
| Mar 13, 8:30 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | Natick, MA | |
| Mar 13, 8:30 AM EDT | SNOW 3.5 | North Reading, MA | |
| Mar 13, 8:31 AM EDT | SNOW 3.5 | Randolph, MA | |
| Mar 13, 8:35 AM EDT | SNOW 2.5 | Hopkinton, MA | |
| Mar 13, 8:39 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | Newton, MA | |
| Mar 13, 8:50 AM EDT | SNOW 2.5 | Pepperell, MA | |
| Mar 13, 8:50 AM EDT | SNOW 4 | Marlborough, MA | |
| Mar 13, 8:58 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | Tewksbury, MA | |
| Mar 13, 9:00 AM EDT | SNOW 3.2 | Lexington, MA | |
| Mar 13, 9:01 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | Hopkinton, MA | |
| Mar 13, 9:03 AM EDT | SNOW 3.2 | Lexington, MA | |
| Mar 13, 9:04 AM EDT | SNOW 2.5 | Topsfield, MA | |
| Mar 13, 9:10 AM EDT | SNOW 4.5 | Stoughton, MA | |
| Mar 13, 9:15 AM EDT | SNOW 6.5 | Franklin, MA | |
| Mar 13, 9:18 AM EDT | SNOW 6.8 | Framingham, MA | |
| Mar 13, 9:19 AM EDT | SNOW 5.3 | Newton, MA | |
| Mar 13, 9:20 AM EDT | SNOW 5 | Hopkinton, MA | |
| Mar 13, 9:20 AM EDT | HEAVY SNOW 6 | Natick, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Mar 13, 9:20 AM EDT | HEAVY SNOW 6.3 | Westwood, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Mar 13, 9:24 AM EDT | SNOW 1.5 | Chatham, MA | |
| Mar 13, 9:25 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | Danvers, MA | |
| Mar 13, 9:30 AM EDT | SNOW 3.3 | East Falmouth, MA | |
| Mar 13, 9:33 AM EDT | SNOW 5.5 | Natick, MA | |
| Mar 13, 9:42 AM EDT | SNOW 3.5 | North Chelmsford, MA | |
| Mar 13, 9:48 AM EDT | SNOW 5 | Sudbury, MA | |
| Mar 13, 9:50 AM EDT | SNOW 5.8 | Medfield, MA | |
| Mar 13, 10:00 AM EDT | HEAVY SNOW 4.5 | Manchester, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Mar 13, 10:00 AM EDT | SNOW 4.8 | Lexington, MA | |
| Mar 13, 10:00 AM EDT | SNOW 6 | Somerville, MA | |
| Mar 13, 10:01 AM EDT | SNOW 4 | Wakefield, MA | |
| Mar 13, 10:05 AM EDT | SNOW 4.5 | Hanover, MA | |
| Mar 13, 10:05 AM EDT | SNOW 5 | Topsfield, MA | |
| Mar 13, 10:05 AM EDT | SNOW 5.2 | Lexington, MA | |
| Mar 13, 10:09 AM EDT | SNOW 4.8 | Lexington, MA | |
| Mar 13, 10:09 AM EDT | SNOW 5.8 | Hyde Park, MA | |
| Mar 13, 10:12 AM EDT | SNOW 3.5 | Boston, MA | |
| Mar 13, 10:15 AM EDT | SNOW 5.3 | Rockland, MA | |
| Mar 13, 10:17 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | North Weymouth, MA | |
| Mar 13, 10:33 AM EDT | SNOW 5 | Ipswich, MA | |
| Mar 13, 10:37 AM EDT | SNOW 5 | Newton, MA | |
| Mar 13, 10:38 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | Andover, MA |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Chatham, MA (KCHH), launched 12:00Z, 4.0 hours before the alert went out and 90 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
- 1164 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 68 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 97 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
409 WWUS41 KBOX 121559 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1159 AM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 MAZ007-018-019-021>023-130000- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.W.0007.180313T0300Z-180314T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.BZ.W.0002.180313T0300Z-180314T0000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Brockton, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 1159 AM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches with localized 20 inch amounts possible. * WHERE...Coastal Essex County, Plymouth County, Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous with 1 to 3 inch per hour snowfall rates at times and significantly impact the morning commute. The Tuesday afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. Wet snow and strong winds will result in some power outages and tree damage. 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002-003-008>011-130000- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.180313T0300Z-180314T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, and Springfield 1159 AM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Northern Connecticut and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are possible. Heavy snow will make travel difficult, especially during the Tuesday morning commute. The Tuesday afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. Plan ahead and use caution if you must travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ004-005-012-013-017-020-026-RIZ001>008-130000- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.180313T0300Z-180314T0000Z/ Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Southern Bristol MA- Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 1159 AM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions possible. Travel will be very difficult. 1 to 3 inch per hour snowfall rates are possible at times along with blowing and drift snow during the Tuesday morning commute. The Tuesday afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Tree branches could fall due to strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ006-014>016-024-130000- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.180313T0300Z-180314T0000Z/ Western Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Lawrence, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, and Nantucket 1159 AM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected with near blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches, except 5 to 8 inches for Nantucket where a period of rain is expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern Massachusetts and Nantucket. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions possible with windy conditions resulting in blowing and drifting snow. Travel will be very difficult, especially during the Tuesday morning commute when snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour are possible. The Tuesday afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ Frank
7 follow-up statements
307 WWUS41 KBOX 122026 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 426 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 MAZ007-018-019-021>023-130430- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0002.180313T0300Z-180314T0000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Brockton, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 426 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches, with localized amounts around 20 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Coastal Essex County, Plymouth County, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous with 1 to 3 inch per hour snowfall rates at times. This will significantly impact the morning commute. The Tuesday afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. Wet snow and strong winds will result in some power outages and tree damage. 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002-003-008>011-130430- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.180313T0300Z-180314T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, and Springfield 426 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Northern Connecticut and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are possible. Heavy snow will make travel difficult, especially during the Tuesday morning commute. The Tuesday afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. Plan ahead and use caution if you must travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ004-005-012-013-017-020-026-RIZ001>008-130430- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.180313T0300Z-180314T0000Z/ Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Southern Bristol MA- Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 426 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches, with localized amounts up to 19 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern and southeastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions possible. Travel will be very difficult. 1 to 3 inch per hour snowfall rates are possible at times along with blowing and drift snow during the Tuesday morning commute. The Tuesday afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Tree branches could fall due to strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ006-014>016-024-130430- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.180313T0300Z-180314T0000Z/ Western Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Lawrence, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, and Nantucket 426 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches, except 5 to 8 inches for Nantucket where a period of rain is expected. * WHERE...Western Essex MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions possible with windy conditions resulting in blowing and drifting snow. Travel will be very difficult, especially during the Tuesday morning commute when snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour are possible. The Tuesday afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ NMB
217 WWUS41 KBOX 130311 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1111 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 MAZ007-018-019-021>023-131115- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Brockton, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 1111 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches, with localized amounts around 20 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Coastal Essex County, Plymouth County, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous with 1 to 3 inch per hour snowfall rates at times. This will significantly impact the morning commute. The Tuesday afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. Wet snow and strong winds will result in some power outages and tree damage. 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002-003-008>011-131115- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, and Springfield 1111 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Northern Connecticut and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are possible. Heavy snow will make travel difficult, especially during the Tuesday morning commute. The Tuesday afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. Plan ahead and use caution if you must travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ004-005-012-013-017-020-026-RIZ001>008-131115- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Southern Bristol MA- Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 1111 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches, with localized amounts up to 19 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern and southeastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions possible. Travel will be very difficult. 1 to 3 inch per hour snowfall rates are possible at times along with blowing and drift snow during the Tuesday morning commute. The Tuesday afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Tree branches could fall due to strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ006-014>016-024-131115- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Western Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Lawrence, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, and Nantucket 1111 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches, except 5 to 8 inches for Nantucket where a period of rain is expected. * WHERE...Western Essex MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions possible with windy conditions resulting in blowing and drifting snow. Travel will be very difficult, especially during the Tuesday morning commute when snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour are possible. The Tuesday afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$
382 WWUS41 KBOX 130744 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 344 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 MAZ014>016-131545- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the cities of Cambridge, Boston, and Quincy 344 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches, with localized amounts around 20 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA and Eastern Norfolk MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous with 1 to 3 inch per hour snowfall rates at times. This will significantly impact the morning commute. The afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. Strong winds could result in some power outages and tree damage. 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. && $$ MAZ018-019-021>023-131545- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Brockton, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 344 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches, with localized amounts around 20 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Western Plymouth MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA and Dukes MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous with 1 to 3 inch per hour snowfall rates at times. This will significantly impact the morning commute. The afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. Wet snow and strong winds will result in some power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MAZ007-131545- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Eastern Essex MA- Including the city of Gloucester 344 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches, with localized amounts around 20 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous with 1 to 3 inch per hour snowfall rates at times. This will significantly impact the morning commute. The afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. Wet snow and strong winds will result in some power outages and tree damage. 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002-003-008>011-131545- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, and Springfield 344 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Northern Connecticut and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are possible. Heavy snow will make travel difficult, especially during the morning commute. The afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. Plan ahead and use caution if you must travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ004-005-012-013-017-020-026-RIZ001>008-131545- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Southern Bristol MA- Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 344 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches, with localized amounts up to 19 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern and southeastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions possible. Travel will be very difficult. 1 to 3 inch per hour snowfall rates are possible at times along with blowing and drift snow during the morning commute. The afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Tree branches could fall due to strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ006-024-131545- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Western Essex MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Lawrence and Nantucket 344 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches, except 5 to 8 inches for Nantucket where a period of rain is expected. * WHERE...Western Essex MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions possible with windy conditions resulting in blowing and drifting snow. Travel will be very difficult, especially during the morning commute when snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour are possible. The afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$
314 WWUS41 KBOX 131113 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 713 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 MAZ018-019-021>023-131915- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Brockton, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 713 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 15 to 20 inches, with localized amounts around 22 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Plymouth County, Barnstable and Dukes Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute. 1 to 3 inch per hour snowfall rates at times. The afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. Wet snow and strong winds will result in some power outages and tree damage. 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. && $$ MAZ007-014>016-131915- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, and Quincy 713 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 13 to 18 inches, with localized amounts around 20 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA and Eastern Norfolk MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous with 1 to 3 inch per hour snowfall rates at times. This will significantly impact the morning commute. The afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. Wet snow and strong winds will result in some power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002-003-008>011-131915- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, and Springfield 713 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Northern Connecticut and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are possible. Heavy snow will make travel difficult, especially during the morning commute. The afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. Plan ahead and use caution if you must travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ004-005-012-013-017-020-026-RIZ001>008-131915- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Southern Bristol MA- Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 713 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions possible. Travel will be very difficult. 1 to 3 inch per hour snowfall rates are possible at times along with blowing and drift snow during the morning commute. The afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Wet snow and strong winds will result in some power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ006-024-131915- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Western Essex MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Lawrence and Nantucket 713 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches, except 5 to 8 inches for Nantucket where a period of rain is expected. * WHERE...Western Essex MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions possible with windy conditions resulting in blowing and drifting snow. Travel will be very difficult, especially during the morning commute when snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour are possible. The afternoon commute is also expected to be impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$
096 WWUS41 KBOX 131351 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 951 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 MAZ018-019-021>023-132200- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Brockton, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 951 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 15 to 20 inches, with localized amounts around 22 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Plymouth County, Barnstable and Dukes Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. 1 to 3 inch per hour snowfall rates at times. The afternoon commute is expected to be impacted. Wet snow and strong winds will result in some power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MAZ007-014>016-132200- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, and Quincy 951 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 13 to 18 inches, with localized amounts around 20 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA and Eastern Norfolk MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous with 1 to 3 inch per hour snowfall rates at times. The afternoon commute is expected to be impacted. Wet snow and strong winds will result in some power outages and tree damage. 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002-003-008>011-132200- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, and Springfield 951 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snowfall accumulation of 9 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Northern Connecticut and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are possible. Heavy snow will make travel difficult. The afternoon commute is expected to be impacted. Plan ahead and use caution if you must travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ004-005-012-013-017-020-026-RIZ001>008-132200- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Southern Bristol MA- Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 951 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snowfall accumulations of 12 to 18 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions possible. Travel will be very difficult. 1 to 3 inch per hour snowfall rates are possible at times along with blowing and drift snow. The afternoon commute is expected to be impacted. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Wet snow and strong winds will result in some power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ006-024-132200- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Western Essex MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Lawrence and Nantucket 951 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches, except 5 to 8 inches for Nantucket where a period of rain or a rain and snow mix is expected. * WHERE...Western Essex MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions possible with windy conditions resulting in blowing and drifting snow. Travel will be very difficult. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour are possible. The afternoon commute is expected to be impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ NMB
264 WWUS41 KBOX 132010 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 410 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 MAZ018-019-021>023-140000- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Brockton, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 410 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting to 50 to 60 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Plymouth County, Barnstable and Dukes Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous. 1 to 2 inch per hour snowfall rates at times. The afternoon commute will be impacted. Wet snow and strong winds will result in power outages and tree damage. 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. && $$ MAZ007-014>016-140000- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, and Quincy 410 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA and Eastern Norfolk MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous with 1 to 2 inch per hour snowfall rates at times. The afternoon commute will be impacted. Wet snow and strong winds will result in some power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002-003-008>011-140000- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, and Springfield 410 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northern Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be gradually diminishing this evening, however into early this evening reduced visibility, locally below 1/2 mile at times, is expected in the area. Bands of moderate snow will make travel difficult. The afternoon commute is expected to be impacted. Plan ahead and use caution if you must travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ004-005-012-013-017-020-026-RIZ001>008-140000- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Southern Bristol MA- Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 410 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. 1 to 2 inch per hour snowfall rates are possible at times along with blowing and drift snow. The afternoon commute will be impacted. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. The combination of snow and strong winds will result in some power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ006-024-140000- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Western Essex MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Lawrence and Nantucket 410 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Western Essex MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions possible with windy conditions resulting in blowing and drifting snow. Travel will be very difficult. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible. The afternoon commute is expected to be impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$
074 WWUS41 KBOX 132329 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 729 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 MAZ007-014>016-018-019-021-140200- /O.CAN.KBOX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0200Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, and Mattapoisett 729 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Eastern Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ022-023-140030- /O.CAN.KBOX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 729 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>005-008>013-017-020-024-026-RIZ001>008-140030- /O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Southern Bristol MA-Nantucket MA- Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford, Nantucket, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 729 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ MAZ006-140200- /O.EXT.KBOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180314T0200Z/ Western Essex MA- Including the city of Lawrence 729 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Western Essex MA County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 3:27 AM EDT | Gale Warning | BOX | 4 days | |
| Mar 12, 3:27 AM EDT | Storm Warning | BOX | 42 hr | |
| Mar 12, 3:46 AM EDT | Winter Storm Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more | 46 hr |
| Mar 12, 9:32 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth | 26 hr |
| Mar 12, 9:32 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Dukes, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth | 26 hr |
| Mar 12, 12:06 PM EDT | High Wind Warning | BOX | Nantucket | 34 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.