Alert archive / Massachusetts / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018

Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 16, 2018Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut; 8 counties in Massachusetts; Providence County, Rhode Island

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this winter storm warning at Jan 16, 2018, 3:56 AM EST for Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut; 8 counties in Massachusetts; Providence County, Rhode Island. It took effect at Jan 16, 2018, 7:00 PM EST. 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
Jan 16, 2018, 3:56 AM EST (08:56 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2018, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 17, 2018, 2:59 PM EST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Capitol Planning Region, CT, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Essex County, MA, Franklin County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Worcester County, MA, Providence County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:57 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 16, 9:19 PM ESTSNOW 1.8Conway, MA
Jan 16, 10:02 PM ESTSNOW 2.6Worthington, MA
Jan 16, 10:05 PM ESTSNOW 1Chester, MA
Jan 16, 11:04 PM ESTSNOW 2Charlemont, MA
Jan 16, 11:05 PM ESTSNOW 2.5Colrain, MA
Jan 16, 11:07 PM ESTSNOW 1.5Buckland, MA
Jan 16, 11:10 PM ESTSNOW 1.5Shelburne, MA
Jan 16, 11:30 PM ESTSNOW 1.5Greenfield, MA
Jan 17, 3:22 AM ESTSNOW 1.5Chicopee, MA
Jan 17, 3:22 AM ESTSNOW 1.5South Hadley, MA
Jan 17, 5:11 AM ESTSNOW 3Erving, MA
Jan 17, 5:11 AM ESTSNOW 4Ashfield, MA
Jan 17, 5:11 AM ESTSNOW 4Huntington, MA
Jan 17, 5:40 AM ESTSNOW 5.3Huntington, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Jan 17, 5:51 AM ESTSNOW 5.5Plainfield, MA
Jan 17, 5:55 AM ESTSNOW 5.8Cummington, MA
Jan 17, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 1Lowell, MA
Jan 17, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.51 Ssw Fitchburg, MA
Jan 17, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.8Amherst, MAEMERGENCY MANAGER
Jan 17, 6:04 AM ESTSNOW 4.5Easthampton, MA
Jan 17, 6:13 AM ESTSNOW 1.5Sterling, MAHAM RADIO
Jan 17, 6:15 AM ESTSNOW 1Natick, MAHAM RADIO
Jan 17, 6:23 AM ESTSNOW 1.4Groton, MAHAM RADIO
Jan 17, 6:30 AM ESTSNOW 2.22 W Townsend, MA
Jan 17, 6:40 AM ESTSNOW 5.51 Wsw Williamsburg, MA
Jan 17, 6:48 AM ESTSNOW 2.3Westminster, MA
Jan 17, 6:58 AM ESTSNOW 4Deerfield, MAHAM RADIO
Jan 17, 6:59 AM ESTSNOW 1Lexington, MACOOP OBSERVER
Jan 17, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1Buffumville Lake, MA
Jan 17, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1Lexington, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Jan 17, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1Milford, MA
Jan 17, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1Reading, MA
Jan 17, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 2Lawrence Coop, MA
Jan 17, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 3Barre Falls Dam, MA
Jan 17, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 3Birch Hill Dam, MA
Jan 17, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 4Sunderland, MA
Jan 17, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 5Westfield Coop, MA
Jan 17, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 5.5Worthington, MA
Jan 17, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 6Worthington, MA
Jan 17, 7:05 AM ESTSNOW 13 Sw Carlisle, MA
Jan 17, 7:10 AM ESTSNOW 1.7Westborough, MANWS EMPLOYEE
Jan 17, 7:15 AM ESTSNOW 3.6Amherst, MA
Jan 17, 7:21 AM ESTSNOW 22 N Northborough, MA
Jan 17, 7:24 AM ESTSNOW 2Methuen, MAGENERAL PUBLIC
Jan 17, 7:25 AM ESTSNOW 61 Sw Westhampton, MA
Jan 17, 7:30 AM ESTSNOW 1Northbridge, MA
Jan 17, 7:30 AM ESTSNOW 2.32 Wsw Ludlow, MA
Jan 17, 7:30 AM ESTSNOW 4.51 Se Sunderland, MA
Jan 17, 7:33 AM ESTSNOW 5.5Ashfield, MA
Jan 17, 7:40 AM ESTSNOW 2.3Dracut, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Jan 17, 7:45 AM ESTSNOW 1.5Ipswich, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Jan 17, 7:45 AM ESTSNOW 2.9Granby, MAFIRE DEPT/RESCUE
Jan 17, 7:47 AM ESTSNOW 2.7Pepperell, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Jan 17, 7:50 AM ESTSNOW 1.3East Longmeadow, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Jan 17, 7:51 AM ESTSNOW 1.9Clinton, MAHAM RADIO
Jan 17, 7:55 AM ESTSNOW 1.8Auburn, MATRAINED SPOTTER
Jan 17, 7:59 AM ESTSNOW 2.5Haverhill, MAHAM RADIO
Jan 17, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 11 W Arlington, MA
Jan 17, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.82 Sw Auburn, MA
Jan 17, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.8Ashburnham, MACO-OP OBSERVER

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, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 168 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Chatham, MA at 00:00Z on 2018-01-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Chatham, MA at 00:00Z on 2018-01-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 162 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
614 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
71 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
162 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
324 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

928 
WWUS41 KBOX 160856
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
356 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018


CTZ002-003-MAZ002-003-008>011-161700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0002.180116T1800Z-180117T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0002.180117T0000Z-180117T2000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland 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, 
Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst,
Northampton, and Springfield
356 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel  
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and western
  Massachusetts, including Hartford, Springfield and Orange.

* WHEN...Tonight into Wednesday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will overspread the region,
  mainly this afternoon into this evening. The snow will become
  heavy at times late tonight into Wednesday morning before
  tapering off during the afternoon. Be prepared for hazardous
  travel with snow covered roads. Only minor impact for the
  evening commute today, but a significant impact is expected for
  the Wednesday morning commute and the Wednesday evening commute
  may be impacted as well. 
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

MAZ005>007-013>016-026-161700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0002.180116T2100Z-180117T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0002.180117T0600Z-180117T2300Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester,
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, and Ayer
356 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern and northeastern Massachusetts,
  including Boston, Lowell and Foxborough. 

* WHEN...Late tonight and Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will overspread the region
  tonight, mainly after midnight becoming heavy at times by the
  morning commute Wednesday. Snow, heavy at times will continue
  Wednesday before tapering off by mid to late afternoon. However,
  the snow may mix with rain at times by midday, from Boston
  south. Be prepared for hazardous travel with snow covered 
  roads. A significant impact is expected for the Wednesday 
  morning and evening commutes. 

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.

$$

CTZ004-MAZ004-012-RIZ001-161700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0002.180116T1800Z-180117T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0002.180117T0600Z-180117T2300Z/
Windham CT-Northern Worcester MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Barre, Fitchburg, 
Milford, Worcester, Foster, and Smithfield
356 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northeast Connecticut, northwest Rhode Island and
  central Massachusetts, including Worcester, Fitchburg, Foster 
  and Willimantic. 

* WHEN...Late tonight and Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will overspread the region
  tonight, mainly after midnight becoming heavy at times by the
  morning commute Wednesday. Snow, heavy at times will continue
  Wednesday before tapering off by mid to late afternoon. However,
  the snow may mix with rain at times by midday, across northern
  Rhode Island. Be prepared for hazardous travel with snow 
  covered roads. A significant impact is expected for the 
  Wednesday morning and evening commutes. 

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.

$$

MAZ017>019-RIZ002>004-161700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.180117T0600Z-180117T1800Z/
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
and West Warwick
356 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island,
  including Providence, Coventry, Taunton and Plymouth.

* WHEN...Late tonight and Wednesday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will overspread the region 
  after midnight and may be briefly heavy around the morning 
  commute Wednesday. The snow will change to rain by mid to late 
  morning. Be prepared for hazardous travel with snow covered 
  roads late tonight and Wednesday morning. 

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.

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ005>007-161700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.180117T0600Z-180117T1400Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-
Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
356 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...South coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including
  Westerly, Newport, Fall River and New Bedford. 

* WHEN...Late tonight and early Wednesday. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will overspread the region after
  midnight and may be briefly heavy toward daybreak. The snow will
  quickly change to rain by mid morning. Be prepared for hazardous
  travel late tonight and early Wednesday. 

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.

$$
7 follow-up statements
601 
WWUS41 KBOX 161542
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1042 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

CTZ002-003-MAZ002-003-008>011-162345-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.180117T0000Z-180117T2000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland 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, 
Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst,
Northampton, and Springfield
1042 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and western 
  Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 PM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will overspread the region,
  mainly this afternoon into this evening. The snow will become
  heavy at times late tonight into Wednesday morning before
  tapering off during the afternoon. Be prepared for hazardous
  travel with snow covered roads. Only minor impact for the
  evening commute today, but a significant impact is expected for
  the Wednesday morning commute. 

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.

$$

CTZ004-MAZ004>007-012>016-026-RIZ001-162345-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.180117T0600Z-180117T2300Z/
Windham CT-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Barre, Fitchburg, 
Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Ayer, Foster, 
and Smithfield
1042 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern and 
  northeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will overspread the region
  tonight, mainly after midnight becoming heavy at times by the
  morning commute Wednesday. Snow, heavy at times will continue
  Wednesday before tapering off by mid to late afternoon. However,
  the snow may mix with rain at times by midday, from Boston
  south. Be prepared for hazardous travel with snow covered roads.
  A significant impact is expected for the Wednesday morning
  commute.
  

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.

$$

MAZ017>019-RIZ002>004-162345-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.180117T0600Z-180117T1800Z/
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
and West Warwick
1042 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeastern Massachusetts and northern 
  Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will overspread the region 
  after midnight and may be briefly heavy around the morning 
  commute Wednesday. The snow will change to rain by mid to late 
  morning. Be prepared for hazardous travel with snow covered 
  roads late tonight and Wednesday morning.

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.

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ005>007-162345-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.180117T0600Z-180117T1400Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-
Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
1042 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA and Southern 
  Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Bristol RI, Washington 
  RI and Newport RI Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will overspread the region after
  midnight and may be briefly heavy toward daybreak. The snow will
  quickly change to rain by mid morning. Be prepared for hazardous
  travel late tonight and early Wednesday. 

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.

$$
520 
WWUS41 KBOX 162017
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
317 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

CTZ004-MAZ007-013>016-RIZ001-170430-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0002.180117T0600Z-180117T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.180117T0600Z-180117T2300Z/
Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Gloucester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Foster, 
and Smithfield
317 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, eastern and
  northeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. This
  includes the city of Boston. 

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will overspread the region after
  midnight and may be briefly heavy toward daybreak. The snow will
  quickly change to rain by mid morning. Be prepared for hazardous
  travel with snow covered roads late tonight and Wednesday
  morning. 

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.

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ005>007-162130-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.180117T0600Z-180117T1400Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-
Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
317 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

A coating to about an inch of snow is possible towards morning.
However, a change over to rain will quickly move into the region
by the morning commute reducing snowfall amounts. Thus will go
ahead an cancelled the advisory. 

$$

CTZ002-003-MAZ002-003-008>011-170430-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.180117T0000Z-180117T2000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland 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, 
Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst,
Northampton, and Springfield
317 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized
  amounts up to 9 inches near the Berkshires.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and western 
  Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 PM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will continue this evening. The
  snow will become heavy at times late tonight into Wednesday 
  morning before tapering off during the afternoon. Be prepared 
  for hazardous travel with snow covered roads. Only minor impact 
  for the evening commute today, but a significant impact is 
  expected for the Wednesday morning commute. 

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.

$$

MAZ004>006-012-026-170430-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.180117T0600Z-180117T2300Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
317 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Worcester MA, Central Middlesex MA, Western 
  Essex MA, Southern Worcester MA and Northern Middlesex MA 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will overspread the region,
  mainly after midnight into Wednesday morning. The snow will
  become heavy at times before tapering off during the afternoon.
  Be prepared for hazardous travel with snow covered roads.
  A significant impact is expected for the Wednesday morning
  commute.
  

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.

$$

MAZ017>019-RIZ002>004-170430-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.180117T0600Z-180117T1800Z/
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
and West Warwick
317 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeastern Massachusetts and northern
  Rhode Island including the city of Providence. 

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will overspread the region after
  midnight and may be briefly heavy toward daybreak. The snow will
  quickly change to rain by mid morning. Be prepared for hazardous
  travel late tonight and early Wednesday. 

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.

$$
677 
WWUS41 KBOX 170917
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
417 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

MAZ012-171730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T2000Z/
Southern Worcester MA-
Including the cities of Milford and Worcester
417 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow, accumulating 3 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Southern Worcester County

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for slippery travel and 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.

$$

CTZ002-003-171730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T2000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T2000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, 
and Vernon
417 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Accumulations will range from 3 to 5 inches except
  around 6 inches near Hartland in northwest Hartford County.

* WHERE...Hartford CT and Tolland CT Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for slippery travel and 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.

$$

MAZ002-003-008>011-171730-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T2000Z/
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, 
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, and Springfield
417 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow. Storm total accumulations of 6 to 
  8 inches. Plan on difficult travel conditions. 

* WHERE...Much of western Massachusetts.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for hazardous travel with snow
  covered roads. A significant impact is expected for the morning
  commute. Significantly reduced visibilities at times. Snow will
  taper off in the early afternoon.

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.

$$

MAZ004>006-026-171730-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T2300Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, and Ayer
417 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow. Storm total accumulations of 6 to
  8 inches. Plan on difficult travel conditions.

* WHERE...Northern Worcester, Northern and Central Middlesex, and
  Western Essex Counties in Massachusetts.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for hazardous travel with snow
  covered roads. A significant impact is expected for the morning
  commute. Significantly reduced visibilities at times. Snow will
  taper off during the afternoon.

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.

$$

MAZ017>019-RIZ002>004-171730-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T1800Z/
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
and West Warwick
417 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Storm total accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeastern Massachusetts and northern
  Rhode Island, including the city of Providence.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
  times during the morning commute. Snow may mix with and change
  to rain from mid to late morning, mainly south of a line from
  Providence to Taunton to Plymouth.

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.

$$

CTZ004-MAZ007-013>016-RIZ001-171730-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T2300Z/
Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Gloucester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Foster, 
and Smithfield
417 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Storm total accumulations of 3 to 4 inches are
  expected. Up to 5 inches in northern Windham County, 
  Connecticut and in the westernmost suburbs of Boston.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, eastern and
  northeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. This
  includes the city of Boston.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
  times during the morning commute. Snow may mix with rain in the
  late morning and early afternoon, mainly along the coast from 
  Cape Ann to Boston and the south shore of Boston.

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.

$$
135 
WWUS41 KBOX 171525
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1025 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018


MAZ002-003-008>011-172000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T2000Z/
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, 
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, and Springfield
1025 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western Massachusetts.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

$$

MAZ004>006-026-172300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T2300Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, and Ayer
1025 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Worcester MA, Central Middlesex MA, Western 
  Essex MA and Northern Middlesex MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

$$

MAZ017>019-RIZ002>004-171800-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T1800Z/
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
and West Warwick
1025 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Wet snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions.
  Additional wet snow accumulations of to 1 to 3 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeastern Massachusetts and northern 
  Rhode Island.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

$$

CTZ002-003-MAZ012-172000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T2000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Southern Worcester MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Milford, and Worcester
1025 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions.
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Hartford CT and Tolland CT Counties. 
  In Massachusetts, Southern Worcester MA County.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

$$

CTZ004-MAZ007-013>016-RIZ001-172300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T2300Z/
Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Gloucester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Foster, 
and Smithfield
1025 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions.
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, eastern and 
  northeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

$$
118 
WWUS41 KBOX 171631
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1131 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

MAZ010-011-172000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T2000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T2000Z/
Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Amherst, Northampton, and Springfield
1131 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions.
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Hampshire MA and Eastern Hampden MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

$$

MAZ005-006-172300-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T2300Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, and Lawrence
1131 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions.
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Central Middlesex MA and Western Essex MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

$$

MAZ002-003-008-009-172000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T2000Z/
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, 
Chesterfield, and Blandford
1131 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Franklin MA, Eastern Franklin MA, Western 
  Hampshire MA and Western Hampden MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

$$

MAZ004-026-172300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T2300Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, and Ayer
1131 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Worcester MA and Northern Middlesex MA 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

$$

MAZ017>019-RIZ002>004-171800-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T1800Z/
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
and West Warwick
1131 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Wet snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions.
  Additional wet snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeastern Massachusetts and northern 
  Rhode Island.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

$$

CTZ002-003-MAZ012-172000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T2000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Southern Worcester MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Milford, and Worcester
1131 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions.
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Hartford CT and Tolland CT Counties. 
  In Massachusetts, Southern Worcester MA County.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

$$

CTZ004-MAZ007-013>016-RIZ001-172300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T2300Z/
Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Gloucester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Foster, 
and Smithfield
1131 AM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of of 1 to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, eastern and 
  northeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

$$
094 
WWUS41 KBOX 171757
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1257 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

MAZ017>019-RIZ002>004-171900-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T1800Z/
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
and West Warwick
1257 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

Mixing line has pushed into the south coast and up into Taunton
towards Plymouth. Any additional precipitation that falls will be
in the form of rain and/or drizzle. Thus will let the advisory
expire. The development of Black Ice is possible during the
evening into tonight. Motorist should use caution as roads may be
slick. 

$$

MAZ002-003-008-009-172000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T2000Z/
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, 
Chesterfield, and Blandford
1257 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Western Franklin MA, Eastern Franklin MA, Western 
  Hampshire MA and Western Hampden MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

$$

MAZ004-026-172300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T2300Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, and Ayer
1257 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Worcester MA and Northern Middlesex MA 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

$$

CTZ002-003-MAZ010>012-172000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T2000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester
1257 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Hartford CT and Tolland CT Counties. 
  In Massachusetts, Eastern Hampshire MA, Eastern Hampden MA and 
  Southern Worcester MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

$$

CTZ004-MAZ007-013>016-RIZ001-172300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T2300Z/
Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Gloucester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Foster, 
and Smithfield
1257 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, eastern and 
  northeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

$$

MAZ005-006-172300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T2300Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, and Lawrence
1257 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected.

* WHERE...Central Middlesex MA and Western Essex MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

$$
827 
WWUS41 KBOX 171959
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
259 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

MAZ002-003-008-009-172100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T2000Z/
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, 
Chesterfield, and Blandford
259 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Dry air pushing into the region has lowered the snow potential for
the reminder of the afternoon. However, isolated snow showers may
linger towards the evening commute. Very little in the way of  
additional snowfall accumulation is expected. The development of 
Black Ice is also possible early tonight. Motorist should use 
caution as roads may be slick. 


$$

MAZ004-026-172100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T2300Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, and Ayer
259 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Dry air pushing into the region has lowered the snow potential for
the reminder of the afternoon. However, isolated snow showers may
linger towards the evening commute. Very little in the way of  
additional snowfall accumulation is expected. The development of 
Black Ice is also possible early tonight. Motorist should use 
caution as roads may be slick. 

$$

CTZ002-003-MAZ010>012-172100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T2000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester
259 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Dry air pushing into the region has lowered the snow potential for
the reminder of the afternoon. However, isolated snow showers may
linger towards the evening commute. Very little in the way of  
additional snowfall accumulation is expected. The development of 
Black Ice is also possible early tonight. Motorist should use 
caution as roads may be slick. 

$$

CTZ004-MAZ005>007-013>016-RIZ001-172100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180117T2300Z/
Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, 
Quincy, Foster, and Smithfield
259 PM EST Wed Jan 17 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Dry air pushing into the region has lowered the snow potential for
the reminder of the afternoon. However, isolated snow showers may
linger towards the evening commute. Very little in the way of  
additional snowfall accumulation is expected. The development of 
Black Ice is also possible early tonight. Motorist should use 
caution as roads may be slick. 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 16, 3:56 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXCapitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region35 hr
Jan 15, 10:13 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Norfolk, Plymouth78 min
Jan 16, 4:04 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX11 hr
Jan 16, 3:06 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX13 hr

Nearby

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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.