Alert archive / Massachusetts / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018

Winter Storm Warning 8, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 20, 20185 counties in Rhode Island; 9 counties in Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this winter storm warning at Mar 20, 2018, 4:02 AM EDT for 5 counties in Rhode Island; 9 counties in Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Mar 21, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 20, 2018, 4:02 AM EDT (08:02 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 21, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 21, 2018, 9:40 PM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Capitol Planning Region, CT, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Barnstable County, MA, Bristol County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Worcester County, MA, Bristol County, RI, Kent County, RI, Newport County, RI, Providence County, RI, Washington County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:59 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Chatham, MA (KCHH), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 123 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 2018-03-20Temperature 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 2018-03-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 118 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1928 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
64 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
118 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
110 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

243 
WWUS41 KBOX 200802
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
402 AM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

CTZ002>004-MAZ011>019-RIZ001>004-201615-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough,
Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, 
Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick
402 AM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 
  14 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Connecticut, Northern Rhode Island, much of
  Massachusetts including Springfield, Worcester, and Boston.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to 
  impossible. Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MAZ008-009-022-023-201615-
/O.EXA.KBOX.WS.A.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Chesterfield, Blandford, Chatham, 
Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven
402 AM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 11 inches, are possible.

* WHERE...Western Hampshire MA, Western Hampden MA, Barnstable 
  MA and Dukes MA Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Significant 
  reductions in visibility are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

MAZ003>007-010-020-021-026-RIZ005>007-201615-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, 
Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Amherst, Northampton, 
Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Ayer, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
402 AM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 
  10 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are 
  possible.

* WHERE...Much of Northern Massachusetts, South Coastal Rhode
  Island and Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Significant reductions in visibility are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
102 
WWUS41 KBOX 201647
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
Issued by National Weather Service GRAY ME
1247 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

CTZ002>004-MAZ011>019-RIZ001>004-210100-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough,
Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, 
Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick
1247 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14
  inches are expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to
  impossible, especially from Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday
  night. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MAZ003>010-020>023-026-RIZ005>007-210100-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, 
Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield, 
Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, 
Ayer, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
1247 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, 
  southeastern and western Massachusetts and northern and 
  southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree 
  branches could fall. Significant reductions in visibility are 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$
211 
WWUS41 KBOX 201848
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
Issued by National Weather Service GRAY ME
248 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

MAZ011-210300-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.180321T1800Z-180322T1200Z/
Eastern Hampden MA-
Including the city of Springfield
248 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM
EDT THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Hampden MA County.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$

MAZ003-008-010-202000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.A.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Orange, Chesterfield, 
Amherst, and Northampton
248 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Snowfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are now expected.

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ005>007-210300-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WS.W.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
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
248 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...South coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, mainly
  during and after the evening commute on Wednesday. Tree 
  branches could fall, resulting in scattered power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MAZ022-023-210300-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WS.W.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
and Vineyard Haven
248 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, mainly
  during the afternoon commute and into Wednesday night. Damage to
  trees and power lines is likely. Be prepared for power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

RIZ008-210300-
/O.EXA.KBOX.WS.W.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Block Island RI-
Including the city of New Shoreham
248 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Block Island RI County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Damage
  to trees and power lines is likely. Be prepared for power
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ012>019-RIZ001>004-210300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Southern Worcester MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, 
Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, 
Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich,
Warwick, and West Warwick
248 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
  inches are expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, mainly
  during and after the Wednesday evening commute. Tree branches
  could fall, resulting in scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MAZ009-210300-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.180321T1800Z-180322T1200Z/
Western Hampden MA-
Including the city of Blandford
248 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Western Hampden MA County.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$

MAZ004>007-026-210300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WS.A.0008.180321T1800Z-180322T1200Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Eastern Essex MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Gloucester, and Ayer
248 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
  inches are possible.

* WHERE...North central and northeast Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, mainly
  after the Wednesday evening commute. Significant reductions in 
  visibility are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$
640 
WWUS41 KBOX 210123
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
923 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018


CTZ002>004-MAZ012>021-RIZ001>007-210930-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Southern Worcester MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, 
Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, 
Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, 
Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
923 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 
  10 inches are expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  mainly during and after the Wednesday evening commute. Tree 
  branches could fall, resulting in scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MAZ022-023-RIZ008-210930-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and New Shoreham
923 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod and the Islands.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Damage to trees and power lines is likely. Be prepared for 
  power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MAZ009-011-210930-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.180321T1800Z-180322T1200Z/
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Blandford and Springfield
923 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY
TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Hampden MA County.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$

MAZ004>007-026-210930-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0008.180321T1800Z-180322T1200Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Eastern Essex MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Gloucester, and Ayer
923 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches are possible.

* WHERE...North central and northeast Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  mainly after the Wednesday evening commute. Significant 
  reductions in visibility are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$
225 
WWUS41 KBOX 210749
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
Issued by National Weather Service Gray ME
349 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018


CTZ002>004-MAZ012>021-RIZ001>007-211600-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Southern Worcester MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, 
Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, 
Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, 
Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
349 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9
  inches possible.

* WHERE...Northern Connecticut, Rhode Island, as well as south
  central and southeast Massachusetts including the Boston
  Metropolitan area.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Thursday. Light snow
  develops south of the Massachusetts turnpike through mid
  afternoon. However, the bulk of the accumulating snow will
  probably not occur until after 5 or 6 pm this evening into early
  Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, mainly
  tonight into early Thursday. Be prepared for significant
  reductions in visibility at times and slippery travel. Isolated power
  outages are possible from the wet snow and gusty winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MAZ022-023-RIZ008-211600-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0008.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and New Shoreham
349 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5
  inches with localized 8 inch amounts possible on the upper
  Cape...Marthas Vineyard and Block Island.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Barnstable MA and Dukes MA Counties. 
  In Rhode Island, Block Island RI County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Thursday. A mixture of
  light snow and rain overspreads the region into early afternoon.
  The heavier precipitation should occur from this evening into
  early Thursday morning...where the bulk of the snow
  accumulations are expected. The snow may be mixed with rain at
  times especially across the outer-Cape.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel
  conditions...especially tonight into early Thursday morning. Be
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. The
  wet snow and strong winds may result in isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MAZ004>007-026-211600-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0008.180321T1800Z-180322T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.180321T2100Z-180322T1200Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Eastern Essex MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Gloucester, and Ayer
349 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches are expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Thursday. Bulk of
  the accumulating snow occurs tonight into early Thursday
  morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions mainly
  tonight into early Thursday morning.  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.

&&

$$

MAZ009-011-211600-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.180321T1800Z-180322T1200Z/
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Blandford and Springfield
349 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, are expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Thursday. Light snow
  is possible at times this afternoon...but the bulk of the
  accumulating snow is expected after 5 or 6 pm into early
  Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, mainly
  tonight into early Thursday morning. 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.

&&

$$

Frank
897 
WWUS41 KBOX 211433
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
Issued by National Weather Service Gray ME
1033 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

CTZ002>004-MAZ012>021-RIZ001>007-212245-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Southern Worcester MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, 
Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, 
Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, 
Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
1033 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are
  expected, with the higher amounts more likely south of the Mass
  Pike.

* WHERE...Northern Connecticut, most of central and eastern
  Massachusetts along and south of the Mass Pike, and Rhode
  Island. 

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  especially during the evening commute. Conditions will
  deteriorate from south to north, starting around 4 PM near the
  South Coast and closer to 8 PM near the Mass Pike. Tree 
  branches could fall. Be prepared for low visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MAZ022-023-RIZ008-212245-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and New Shoreham
1033 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations will range from 4 to
  8 inches on the upper Cape, Martha's Vineyard, and Block Island, to
  as little as 1 to 2 inches on the outer Cape.

* WHERE...Cape Cod and the Islands, including Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, mainly
  during the late afternoon and tonight. Damage to trees and 
  power lines is likely. Be prepared for significant reductions in
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MAZ009-011-212245-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.180321T1800Z-180322T1200Z/
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Blandford and Springfield
1033 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Hampden County in Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. 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.

&&

$$

MAZ004>007-026-212245-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.180321T2100Z-180322T1200Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Eastern Essex MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Gloucester, and Ayer
1033 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are
  expected.

* WHERE...North central and northeast Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Tree 
  branches could fall. 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.

&&

$$
538 
WWUS41 KBOX 211851
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
251 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

MAZ014-220300-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.180321T2100Z-180322T1200Z/
Southeast Middlesex MA-
Including the city of Cambridge
251 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Middlesex MA County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 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.

&&

$$

MAZ022-023-220300-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.180321T2100Z-180322T1200Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
and Vineyard Haven
251 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total wet snow accumulations of 3 to 5
  inches are expected, but an inch or less on the outer Cape.

* WHERE...Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including
  during the evening commute. 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>004-MAZ012-013-015>021-RIZ001>007-220300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Southern Worcester MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, 
Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, 
New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
251 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional wet snow accumulations of 5 to
  9 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Connecticut, Rhode Island, and central and
  eastern Massachusetts near and south of the Mass Pike.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  especially toward the end of the evening commute and into
  tonight. Tree branches could fall. Be prepared for significant 
  reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for wet snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

RIZ008-220300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Block Island RI-
Including the city of New Shoreham
251 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional wet snow accumulations of 5 
  to 7 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Block Island RI County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree 
  branches could fall. Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for wet snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MAZ009-011-220300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Blandford and Springfield
251 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches 
  are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$

MAZ004>007-026-220300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.180321T2100Z-180322T1200Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Eastern Essex MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Gloucester, and Ayer
251 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$
537 
WWUS41 KBOX 212224
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
Issued by National Weather Service Gray ME
624 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

CTZ002-003-MAZ012-220630-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Southern Worcester MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Milford, and Worcester
624 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are
  expected, with as much as 6 inches near the Interstate 84
  corridor.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and
  reduced visibilities at times. Tree branches could fall where
  more than 4 inches of snow accumulates.

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.

&&

$$

RIZ008-220630-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Block Island RI-
Including the city of New Shoreham
624 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches
  are expected.

* WHERE...Block Island RI County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and
  reduced visibilities at times. Tree branches could fall where
  more than 4 inches of snow accumulates.

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.

&&

$$

CTZ004-MAZ013-015>021-RIZ001>007-220630-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Windham CT-Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Foxborough, Norwood,
Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, 
New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
624 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northeast Connecticut, Rhode Island, and locations along
  and south of the Mass Pike in eastern Massachusetts.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  especially after the evening commute. Tree branches could fall.
  Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for wet snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MAZ009-011-220630-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Blandford and Springfield
624 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches 
  are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$

MAZ004>007-014-026-220630-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Gloucester, Cambridge, and Ayer
624 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...North central and northeast Massachusetts.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including
  the first part of the morning commute on Thursday. 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.

&&

$$

MAZ022-023-220630-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
and Vineyard Haven
624 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Total snow accumulations ranging from as much
  as 2 to 4 inches near the Cape Cod canal and on the Vineyard, 
  to as little as one inch or less on the outer Cape

* WHERE...Mainly for the upper portion of Cape Cod and Martha's 
  Vineyard.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Tree
  branches could fall where snowfall reaches 4 inches. 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.

&&

$$
566 
WWUS41 KBOX 220140
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
940 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

CTZ004-MAZ013-015>021-RIZ001>007-220945-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Windham CT-Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Foxborough, Norwood,
Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, 
New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
940 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected
  with the best chance for the higher amounts across southeast
  Massachusetts.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Connecticut, Rhode Island and
  southeast Massachusetts.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday. Bulk of the accumulating snow
  occurs after midnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and
  reduced visibilities at times. Allow extra time for the Thursday
  morning commute. Rapidly improving conditions by late Thursday
  morning.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ009-011-220245-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Blandford and Springfield
940 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

A coating to 1 inch of snow is expected through daybreak. These
amounts do not warrant winter weather headlines...although some
slippery spots are possible.

$$

CTZ002-003-MAZ012-220945-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Southern Worcester MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Milford, and Worcester
940 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and
  reduced visibilities at times. Allow extra time for the Thursday
  morning commute. Rapidly improving conditions by late Thursday
  morning.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ004>007-014-026-220945-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Gloucester, Cambridge, and Ayer
940 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern and northeastern 
  Massachusetts.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday. Bulk of the accumulating snow
  occurs after midnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and
  reduced visibilities at times. Allow extra time for the Thursday
  morning commute. Rapidly improving conditions by late Thursday
  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.

&&

$$

MAZ022-023-RIZ008-220945-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and New Shoreham
940 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with the best
  chance for the higher amounts across the upper Cape.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Barnstable MA and Dukes MA Counties. 
  In Rhode Island, Block Island RI County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and
  reduced visibility at times. Rapidly improving conditions by
  late Thursday morning.

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.

&&

$$

Frank

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 20, 4:05 AM EDTHigh Wind WatchBOXNewport, Washington11 hr
Mar 20, 2:48 PM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXBristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington38 hr
Mar 20, 2:53 PM EDTHigh Wind WarningBOXWashington35 hr
Mar 20, 2:53 PM EDTWind AdvisoryBOXBristol, Newport, Washington43 hr
Mar 20, 4:05 AM EDTGale WarningBOX58 hr
Mar 20, 4:05 AM EDTStorm WarningBOX42 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.