Alert archive / Massachusetts / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018
Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this winter storm warning at Feb 6, 2018, 4:17 PM EST for 4 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Feb 7, 2018, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 15 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 6, 2018, 4:17 PM EST (21:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 7, 2018, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 7, 2018, 10:00 PM EST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Franklin County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Worcester County, MA
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 99 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 11:42 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Florence, MA | |
| Feb 7, 11:43 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Westhampton, MA | |
| Feb 7, 12:00 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Leyden, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 7, 12:04 PM EST | SNOW 1 | Holden, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 7, 12:05 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Westhampton, MA | |
| Feb 7, 12:36 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Huntington, MA | |
| Feb 7, 12:58 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Fitchburg, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 7, 12:59 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 2 N Fitchburg, MA | |
| Feb 7, 1:00 PM EST | SNOW 1.2 | Lexington, MA | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Feb 7, 1:04 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Leominster, MA | HAM RADIO |
| Feb 7, 1:07 PM EST | SNOW 3 | North Ashburnham, MA | |
| Feb 7, 1:19 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Ware, MA | |
| Feb 7, 1:32 PM EST | SNOW 1.3 | Malden, MA | |
| Feb 7, 1:44 PM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Arlington, MA | |
| Feb 7, 1:49 PM EST | SNOW 2.3 | Holden, MA | |
| Feb 7, 1:50 PM EST | SNOW 1.4 | Hudson, MA | |
| Feb 7, 1:50 PM EST | SNOW 2.6 | Wakefield, MA | |
| Feb 7, 1:51 PM EST | SNOW 1.5 | Mendon, MA | |
| Feb 7, 1:53 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Wakefield, MA | |
| Feb 7, 1:57 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Auburn, MA | |
| Feb 7, 1:57 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Southampton, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:00 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Natick, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:00 PM EST | SNOW 2.1 | Lexington, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:00 PM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Littleton, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:04 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Carlisle, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:05 PM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Boylston, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:13 PM EST | SNOW 2.8 | Winchendon, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:15 PM EST | SNOW 2 | 2 Ssw Bedford, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:15 PM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Ayer, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:19 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Amherst, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:20 PM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Lexington, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:21 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Hopkinton, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:28 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Reading, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:30 PM EST | SNOW 2.5 | North Reading, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:33 PM EST | SNOW 2.7 | Arlington, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:35 PM EST | SNOW 1.5 | Hudson, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:36 PM EST | SNOW 2.3 | Carlisle, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:37 PM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Holden, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:45 PM EST | SNOW 2.8 | Tyngsboro, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:47 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Wakefield, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:49 PM EST | SNOW 3.7 | Groton, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:52 PM EST | SNOW 5 | Fitchburg, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:55 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 S Ashburnham, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:56 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Hopkinton, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:59 PM EST | SNOW 2.5 | South Hadley, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:59 PM EST | SNOW 2.6 | Easthampton, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Leyden, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:03 PM EST | SNOW 4.8 | Hardwick, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:05 PM EST | SNOW 2.1 | Lexington, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:07 PM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Lowell, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:10 PM EST | SNOW 2.3 | Concord, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:10 PM EST | SNOW 3.8 | Whately, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:15 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Gardner, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:16 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Turners Falls, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:17 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Sterling, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:20 PM EST | SNOW 3.2 | Granby, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:23 PM EST | SNOW 2.5 | North Reading, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:27 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Petersham, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:28 PM EST | SNOW 2.4 | Boylston, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:36 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Turners Falls, MA |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 141 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
- 1377 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 93 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 184 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 339 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
786 WWUS41 KBOX 062117 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 417 PM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 MAZ002>004-008-010-026-070530- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0003.180207T1200Z-180208T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0003.180207T1200Z-180208T0300Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Ayer 417 PM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches, and ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern and western Massachusetts. This includes the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Ayer. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ CTZ002-MAZ005-006-009-011-012-070530- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0003.180207T1200Z-180208T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.180207T1200Z-180208T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester 417 PM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. The ice will result in difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, northeastern and western Massachusetts. This includes the cities and towns of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ MAZ007-014-070530- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0003.180207T1200Z-180208T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.180207T1200Z-180207T2300Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Gloucester and Cambridge 417 PM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA and Southeast Middlesex MA Counties. Thsi includes the towns of Gloucester and Cambridge. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ CTZ003-004-MAZ013-015-016-RIZ001-070530- /O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.180207T1200Z-180207T2300Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, Foster, and Smithfield 417 PM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. The ice will result in difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, eastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. This includes the cities and towns of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, Foster, and Smithfield. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ Nocera
9 follow-up statements
010 WWUS41 KBOX 062130 AAA WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Taunton MA 430 PM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...Correction for typo... MAZ002>004-008-010-026-070530- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.180207T1200Z-180208T0300Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Ayer 430 PM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches, and ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern and western Massachusetts. This includes the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Ayer. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ CTZ002-MAZ005-006-009-011-012-070530- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.180207T1200Z-180208T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester 430 PM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. The ice will result in difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, northeastern and western Massachusetts. This includes the cities and towns of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ CTZ003-004-MAZ007-013>016-RIZ001-070530- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.180207T1200Z-180207T2300Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Foster, and Smithfield 430 PM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. The ice will result in difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, eastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. This includes the cities and towns of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, Foster, and Smithfield. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$
007 WWUS41 KBOX 070318 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1018 PM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 MAZ002>004-008-010-026-071130- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.180207T1200Z-180208T0300Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Ayer 1018 PM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches, and ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected. * WHERE...Portions of North Central and Northwest Massachusetts, including the communities of Greenfield, Northampton, and Fitchburg. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ CTZ002-MAZ005-006-009-011-012-071130- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.180207T1200Z-180208T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester 1018 PM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. The ice will result in difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, and ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and southwest, central and northeast Massachusetts. This includes the communities of Windsor Locks, Springfield, Worcester, Lowell, and Lawrence. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ CTZ003-004-MAZ007-013>016-RIZ001-071130- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.180207T1200Z-180207T2300Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Foster, and Smithfield 1018 PM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Connecticut, eastern and northeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. This includes the communities of Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Foster, Woonsocket, Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, and Gloucester. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$
433 WWUS41 KBOX 070912 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 412 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 MAZ002>004-008-010-026-071715- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.180207T1200Z-180208T0300Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Ayer 412 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches, and ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected. * WHERE...Portions of North Central and Northwest Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ CTZ002-MAZ005-006-009-011-012-071715- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.180207T1200Z-180208T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester 412 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. The ice will result in difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, and ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected. * WHERE...Hartford County Connecticut. Parts of southwest, central, and northeast Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ CTZ003-004-MAZ007-013>016-RIZ001-071715- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.180207T1200Z-180207T2300Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Foster, and Smithfield 412 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Northeast Connecticut and northern Rhode Island. The North Shore, Boston, and metro area south of Boston. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$
258 WWUS41 KBOX 071552 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1052 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 MAZ002>004-008-010-026-080000- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180208T0300Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Ayer 1052 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Storm total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected, heaviest in Franklin county. Ice accumulations of one tenth to a quarter of an inch with less icing across Franklin county. * WHERE...North Central and Northwest Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be heavy at times this afternoon before changing to sleet and freezing rain from mid to late afternoon. Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour are expected. Significant impact to the evening commute is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ CTZ002-MAZ005-006-009-011-012-080000- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180208T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester 1052 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow changing to sleet and freezing rain. Snow and ice will result in difficult travel conditions. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch, with locally a tenth to a quarter of an inch across portions of the Connecticut valley. * WHERE...Hartford County Connecticut, and parts of southwest, central, and northeast Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be heavy at times before changing to sleet then freezing rain this afternoon. The precipitation may change to plain rain late today for portions of the region then changing back to snow tonight before ending. Significant impact to the evening commute is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ CTZ003-004-MAZ007-013>016-RIZ001-072300- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180207T2300Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Foster, and Smithfield 1052 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow changing to freezing rain then plain rain this afternoon. Hazardous travel conditions expected with some impact to the evening commute. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of less than one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Northeast Connecticut and northern Rhode Island. The North Shore, Boston, and metro area south of Boston. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of briefly heavy snow changing to sleet and freezing rain early this afternoon, then all rain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$
050 WWUS41 KBOX 071604 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1104 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 MAZ002>004-008-010-026-080015- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180208T0300Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Ayer 1104 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Storm total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected, heaviest in Franklin county. Ice accumulations of one tenth to a quarter of an inch with less icing across Franklin county. * WHERE...North Central and Northwest Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be heavy at times this afternoon before changing to sleet and freezing rain from mid to late afternoon. Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour are expected. The combination of snow and ice on trees and power lines may lead to localized power outages. Significant impact to the evening commute is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ CTZ002-MAZ005-006-009-011-012-080015- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180208T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester 1104 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow changing to sleet and freezing rain. Snow and ice will result in difficult travel conditions. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch, with locally a tenth to a quarter of an inch across portions of the Connecticut valley. * WHERE...Hartford County Connecticut, and parts of southwest, central, and northeast Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be heavy at times before changing to sleet then freezing rain this afternoon. The precipitation may change to plain rain late today for portions of the region then changing back to snow tonight before ending. The combination of snow and ice on trees and power lines may lead to localized power outages. especially in portions of the Connecticut valley. Significant impact to the evening commute is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ CTZ003-004-MAZ007-013>016-RIZ001-072300- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180207T2300Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Foster, and Smithfield 1104 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow changing to freezing rain then plain rain this afternoon. Hazardous travel conditions expected with some impact to the evening commute. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of less than one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Northeast Connecticut and northern Rhode Island. The North Shore, Boston, and metro area south of Boston. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of briefly heavy snow changing to sleet and freezing rain early this afternoon, then all rain. Hazardous travel conditions expected for a time this afternoon, improving mid to late afternoon as temperatures rise and the precipitation changes to rain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$
536 WWUS41 KBOX 072040 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 340 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 MAZ007-013>016-072145- /O.CAN.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180207T2300Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, and Quincy 340 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Given temperatures have risen above freezing and snow has changed to rain across the Greater Boston area including the towns of Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge and Quincy, the Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled. $$ MAZ002>004-008-010-026-080300- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180208T0300Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Ayer 340 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain will continue into this evening. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Storm total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected, heaviest in Franklin county. Ice accumulations of one tenth to a quarter of an inch with less icing across Franklin county. * WHERE...North Central and Northwest Massachusetts including the towns of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton and Ayer. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of snow and ice on trees and power lines may lead to localized power outages. Significant impact to the evening commute is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ CTZ002-MAZ005-006-009-011-012-080300- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180208T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester 340 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain will result in difficult travel conditions into this evening. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch, with locally a tenth to a quarter of an inch across portions of the Connecticut valley. * WHERE...Hartford County Connecticut, and parts of southwest, central, and northeast Massachusetts. This includes the cities and towns of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Blandford, Springfield, Milford and Worcester. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of snow and ice on trees and power lines may lead to localized power outages. especially in portions of the Connecticut valley. Significant impact to the evening commute is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ CTZ003-004-RIZ001-072300- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180207T2300Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Foster, and Smithfield 340 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Freezing rain will change to plain rain early this evening. Until then hazardous travel conditions expected with some impact to the evening commute. Ice accumulations of less than one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Northeast Connecticut and northern Rhode Island. This includes the towns of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Foster and Smithfield. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous travel conditions expected into early this evening before improving late evening as temperatures rise and the precipitation changes to rain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. && $$ Nocera
896 WWUS41 KBOX 072247 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 547 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 MAZ002>004-008-010-026-080300- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180208T0300Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Ayer 547 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Freezing rain will continue into this evening with ice accumulations of one tenth to a quarter of an inch with less icing across Franklin county. * WHERE...North Central and Northwest Massachusetts including the towns of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton and Ayer. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of snow and ice on trees and power lines may lead to localized power outages. Significant impact to the evening commute is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ CTZ003-004-RIZ001-080100- /O.EXT.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180208T0100Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Foster, and Smithfield 547 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Freezing rain will change to plain rain this evening. Until then hazardous travel conditions expected with some impact to the evening commute. Ice accumulations of less than one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE...Northeast Connecticut and northern Rhode Island. This includes the towns of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Foster and Smithfield. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous travel conditions expected into early this evening before improving late evening as temperatures rise and the precipitation changes to rain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. && $$ CTZ002-MAZ005-006-009-011-012-080300- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180208T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester 547 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Freezing rain with ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch, with locally a tenth to a quarter of an inch across portions of the Connecticut valley. * WHERE...Hartford County Connecticut, and parts of southwest, central, and northeast Massachusetts. This includes the cities and towns of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Blandford, Springfield, Milford and Worcester. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of snow and ice on trees and power lines may lead to localized power outages. especially in portions of the Connecticut valley. Significant impact to the evening commute is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. && $$ Nocera
733 WWUS41 KBOX 080013 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 713 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 CTZ003-004-RIZ001-080115- /O.CAN.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180208T0100Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Foster, and Smithfield 713 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Temperatures are now above freezing across northeast Connecticut and northwest Rhode Island. Therefore the Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled. $$ MAZ002>004-008-010-026-080300- /O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180208T0300Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Ayer 713 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Freezing rain will continue into this evening with appreciable ice accumulations of one tenth to a quarter of an inch with less icing across Franklin county. * WHERE...North Central and Northwest Massachusetts including the towns of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton and Ayer. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of snow and ice on trees and power lines may lead to localized power outages. Significant impact to the evening commute is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of ice are occurring This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. && $$ CTZ002-MAZ005-006-009-011-012-080300- /O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180208T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester 713 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Freezing rain with appreciable ice accumulations ranging from one tenth to a quarter of an inch across portions of the Connecticut valley. * WHERE...Hartford County Connecticut, and parts of southwest, central, and northeast Massachusetts. This includes the cities and towns of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Blandford, Springfield, Milford and Worcester. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of snow and ice on trees and power lines may lead to localized power outages. especially in portions of the Connecticut valley. Significant impact to the evening commute is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. && $$ Nocera
825 WWUS41 KBOX 080310 WSWBOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1010 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 MAZ002>004-008-010-026-080415- /O.EXP.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180208T0300Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Ayer 1010 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Light precipitation is diminishing and will end around midnight. $$ CTZ002-MAZ005-006-009-011-012-080415- /O.EXP.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180208T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester 1010 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Light precipitation is diminishing and will end around midnight. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 3:56 AM EST | Gale Watch | BOX | 24 hr | |
| Feb 6, 4:17 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Essex, Hampden, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Worcester | 30 hr |
| Feb 6, 4:23 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 59 hr |
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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.