Alert archive / Massachusetts / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021

Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 15, 20214 counties in Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this winter storm warning at Apr 15, 2021, 3:37 AM EDT for 4 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Apr 15, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 24 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
Apr 15, 2021, 3:37 AM EDT (07:37 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 15, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 16, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
24 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 07:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 15, 11:00 PM EDTSNOW 1Plainfield, MA
Apr 16, 1:00 AM EDTSNOW 1Ashby, MA
Apr 16, 1:00 AM EDTSNOW 1Holden, MA
Apr 16, 1:30 AM EDTSNOW 4Princeton, MA
Apr 16, 1:45 AM EDTSNOW 1.8Templeton, MA
Apr 16, 2:55 AM EDTSNOW 2.3Leicester, MA
Apr 16, 3:00 AM EDTSNOW 1Belchertown, MA
Apr 16, 4:43 AM EDTSNOW 3.1North Ashburnham, MA
Apr 16, 5:13 AM EDTSNOW 1.8Sterling, MA
Apr 16, 5:26 AM EDTSNOW 2.8Holden, MA
Apr 16, 6:03 AM EDTSNOW 1.1Mendon, MA
Apr 16, 6:03 AM EDTSNOW 3.11 N Ashburnham, MA
Apr 16, 6:16 AM EDTSNOW 4Holden, MA900 AGL
Apr 16, 6:24 AM EDTSNOW 2.2Fitchburg, MA
Apr 16, 6:30 AM EDTHEAVY SNOW 0Templeton, MATREE DOWN
Apr 16, 6:34 AM EDTSNOW 4.5Hubbardston, MA
Apr 16, 6:34 AM EDTSNOW 4.5Hubbardston, MA1020 MSL
Apr 16, 6:38 AM EDTHEAVY SNOW 0Leicester, MATREE DOWN BLOCKING THE ROAD
Apr 16, 6:57 AM EDTSNOW 3Heath, MA
Apr 16, 6:59 AM EDTSNOW 3.2Boylston, MA
Apr 16, 7:03 AM EDTSNOW 5Gardner, MA
Apr 16, 7:15 AM EDTSNOW 2.5Auburn, MA
Apr 16, 7:18 AM EDTSNOW 4.5Ashburnham, MA1110 AGL
Apr 16, 7:24 AM EDTSNOW 1.1Lunenburg, MA
Apr 16, 7:32 AM EDTSNOW 3Chesterfield, MA
Apr 16, 7:33 AM EDTSNOW 3.7Worcester, MA
Apr 16, 7:34 AM EDTSNOW 3Plainfield, MA
Apr 16, 7:45 AM EDTSNOW 4.52 Ese Holden, MA
Apr 16, 7:50 AM EDTSNOW 5.1Paxton, MA
Apr 16, 7:58 AM EDTSNOW 3Petersham, MA
Apr 16, 8:03 AM EDTSNOW 4.2Holden, MA
Apr 16, 8:08 AM EDTSNOW 5.8Rowe, MA1740 AGL
Apr 16, 8:14 AM EDTSNOW 3Sutton, MA
Apr 16, 8:22 AM EDTSNOW 1Milford, MA
Apr 16, 8:25 AM EDTHEAVY SNOW 0Warren, MATREE DOWN BLOCKING THE ROAD
Apr 16, 8:36 AM EDTSNOW 6.8East Hawley, MA1650 AGL
Apr 16, 8:43 AM EDTSNOW 4.5Winchendon, MA
Apr 16, 8:43 AM EDTSNOW 4.5Winchendon, MA
Apr 16, 8:49 AM EDTSNOW 3Auburn, MA
Apr 16, 8:52 AM EDTSNOW 2.1Lunenburg, MA
Apr 16, 9:10 AM EDTSNOW 5.5Plainfield, MA
Apr 16, 9:10 AM EDTSNOW 5.5Plainfield, MA
Apr 16, 9:15 AM EDTSNOW 4.52 Wsw Bernardston, MA
Apr 16, 9:15 AM EDTSNOW 4.5Leyden, MA
Apr 16, 9:20 AM EDTHEAVY SNOW 0Rutland, MATREE DOWN BLOCKING DRIVEWAY ON WILDBROOK DR.
Apr 16, 9:32 AM EDTSNOW 1.5Pepperell, MA
Apr 16, 9:39 AM EDTSNOW 5.5Gardner, MA
Apr 16, 9:42 AM EDTSNOW 52 Ene Templeton, MA
Apr 16, 9:42 AM EDTSNOW 5East Templeton, MA
Apr 16, 9:44 AM EDTSNOW 2Turners Falls, MA
Apr 16, 9:47 AM EDTSNOW 2Uxbridge, MA
Apr 16, 9:48 AM EDTSNOW 6Plainfield, MA
Apr 16, 9:52 AM EDTSNOW 6Plainfield, MA
Apr 16, 9:57 AM EDTSNOW 4Ashfield, MA
Apr 16, 10:00 AM EDTSNOW 1.3Lexington, MA
Apr 16, 10:00 AM EDTSNOW 1.3Lexington, MA
Apr 16, 10:04 AM EDTSNOW 3.5Lunenburg, MA
Apr 16, 10:09 AM EDTSNOW 3Spencer, MA
Apr 16, 10:21 AM EDTSNOW 5North Brookfield, MA
Apr 16, 10:21 AM EDTSNOW 7Ashfield, 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 00:00Z, 7.6 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Albany, NY at 00:00Z on 2021-04-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Albany, NY at 00:00Z on 2021-04-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 12 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
3 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-76 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2373 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
12 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
32 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

613 
WWUS41 KBOX 150737
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
337 AM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

MAZ002-008-152045-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0006.210416T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0005.210416T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont and Chesterfield
337 AM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to
  8 inches with localized amounts up to 10 inches possible above
  1500 feet.

* WHERE...Western Franklin MA and Western Hampshire MA Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Some power outages are
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MAZ009-152045-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0006.210416T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.210416T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
Western Hampden MA-
Including the city of Blandford
337 AM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Hampden MA County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. A few power outages
  are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

MAZ003-010-152045-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.210416T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
Eastern Franklin MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Orange, Amherst, 
and Northampton
337 AM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

MAZ004-026-152045-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WS.A.0007.210416T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, and Ayer
337 AM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to
  7 inches possible with the highest amounts at or above 1000
  feet.

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

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Some power outages are
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

Frank
5 follow-up statements
483 
WWUS41 KBOX 151925
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
325 PM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

MAZ002-008-160900-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.210416T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont and Chesterfield
325 PM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 
  to 8 inches with localized amounts of 10 inches possible above 
  1500 feet.

* WHERE...Western Hampshire MA and Western Franklin MA Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MAZ004-026-160900-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0007.210416T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.210416T0000Z-210417T0600Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, and Ayer
325 PM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5
  inches with localized amounts greater than 6 inches possible 
  above 1000 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

MAZ003-009-010-160900-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.210416T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Orange, Blandford, Amherst, 
and Northampton
325 PM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

BL
817 
WWUS41 KBOX 160130
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
930 PM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

MAZ004-026-161430-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210417T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, and Ayer
930 PM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
  with the higher of those amounts at elevations near or above 
  1000 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Some power outages are
  possible due to the wet nature of the snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MAZ002-008-161430-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont and Chesterfield
930 PM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 
  to 8 inches with localized amounts of 10 inches possible above 
  1500 feet.

* WHERE...Western Hampshire MA and Western Franklin MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Some power outages are
  possible due to the wet nature of the snow.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MAZ003-009-010-161430-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Orange, Blandford, Amherst, 
and Northampton
930 PM EDT Thu Apr 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

Frank
813 
WWUS41 KBOX 160741
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
341 AM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

MAZ002-008-162045-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont and Chesterfield
341 AM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to
  8 inches with localized 10 inch amounts possible above 1500
  feet.

* WHERE...Western Hampshire MA and Western Franklin MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Some power outages 
  are possible due to the wet nature of the snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MAZ004-026-162045-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, and Ayer
341 AM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches
  with localized 10 inch amounts possible at elevations over 1000
  feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Some power outages 
  are possible due to the wet nature of the snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MAZ003-009-010-162045-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Orange, Blandford, Amherst, 
and Northampton
341 AM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

Frank
745 
WWUS41 KBOX 161937
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
337 PM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

MAZ002-008-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont and Chesterfield
337 PM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches.

* WHERE...Western Hampshire MA and Western Franklin MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MAZ004-026-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, and Ayer
337 PM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MAZ003-009-010-170000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Orange, Blandford, Amherst, 
and Northampton
337 PM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$
846 
WWUS41 KBOX 162355
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
755 PM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

MAZ002-008-170100-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont and Chesterfield
755 PM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Precipitation continues to wind down as low pressure lifts 
offshore. There could be up to an additional half inch of 
accumulation before precipitation ends. Therefore, the Winter Storm
Warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

MAZ004-026-170100-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, and Ayer
755 PM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Precipitation continues to wind down as low pressure lifts 
offshore. There could be up to an additional inch of accumulation 
before precipitation ends. Therefore, the Winter Storm Warning 
will be allowed to expire. 

$$

MAZ003-009-010-170100-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210417T0000Z/
Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Orange, Blandford, Amherst, 
and Northampton
755 PM EDT Fri Apr 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Precipitation continues to wind down as low pressure lifts 
offshore. There could be up to an additional half inch of 
accumulation before precipitation ends. Therefore, the Winter
Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 15, 3:37 AM EDTWinter Storm WatchBOXMiddlesex, Worcester12 hr
Apr 15, 3:37 AM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester40 hr
Apr 15, 3:40 AM EDTGale WarningBOX48 hr

Nearby

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Sources

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