Alert archive / Massachusetts / Blizzard Warnings in 2022

Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 28, 20225 counties in Rhode Island; 8 counties in Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this blizzard warning at Jan 28, 2022, 3:35 AM EST for 5 counties in Rhode Island; 8 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Jan 29, 2022, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 23 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jan 28, 2022, 3:35 AM EST (08:35 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 29, 2022, 12:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 29, 2022, 10:37 PM EST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Barnstable County, MA, Bristol County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Essex County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Bristol County, RI, Kent County, RI, Newport County, RI, Providence County, RI, Washington County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 7 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 29, 12:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.5Tf Green Ap, RIPVD SNOW TOTAL THROUGH MIDNIGHT VIA CWO.
Jan 29, 12:38 AM ESTSNOW 1.51 Sse New Bedford, MA
Jan 29, 1:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.5Blue Hill Observatory, MA
Jan 29, 2:05 AM ESTSNOW 2.51 Sse New Bedford, MACORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM 1 SSE NEW BEDFORD FOR AN UPDATED SNOW TOTAL.
Jan 29, 2:05 AM ESTSNOW 2.51 Sse New Bedford, MA
Jan 29, 2:08 AM ESTSNOW 22 Nnw West Warwick, RIREPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER.
Jan 29, 3:15 AM ESTSNOW 2.51 Nnw West Warwick, RIREPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER.
Jan 29, 3:19 AM ESTSNOW 2.52 Nnw West Warwick, RICORRECTS PREVIOUS REPORT FOR 2 NNW WEST WARWICK FOR AN UPDATED SNOW TOTAL.
Jan 29, 3:44 AM ESTSNOW 11 Sse Franklin, MAREPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER.
Jan 29, 3:53 AM ESTSNOW 1.2Warwick, RI
Jan 29, 4:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.31 W Milton, MAREPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER.
Jan 29, 4:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.3Blue Hill Observatory, MACORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM BLUE HILL OBSERVATORY FOR AN UPDATED SNOW TOTAL.
Jan 29, 4:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.3Blue Hill Observatory, MA
Jan 29, 4:40 AM ESTSNOW 1.41 Ne Barrington, RIREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 4:57 AM ESTSNOW 2Taunton, MAREPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER.
Jan 29, 4:58 AM ESTSNOW 0.62 Sw Hopkinton, MA
Jan 29, 5:15 AM ESTSNOW 21 Ne Barrington, RIREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 5:22 AM ESTSNOW 22 Sse New Bedford, MAREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 5:27 AM ESTSNOW 31 Sw Charlestown, MA
Jan 29, 5:28 AM ESTSNOW 3.31 Nnw West Warwick, RICORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM 1 NNW WEST WARWICK FOR AN UPDATED SNOW TOTAL.
Jan 29, 5:28 AM ESTSNOW 4Rockland, MA
Jan 29, 5:30 AM ESTSNOW 4Braintree, MA
Jan 29, 5:40 AM ESTSNOW 3.32 Nnw West Warwick, RICORRECTS PREVIOUS REPORT FOR 2 NNW WEST WARWICK FOR AN UPDATED SNOW TOTAL.
Jan 29, 5:40 AM ESTSNOW 3.32 Nnw West Warwick, RI
Jan 29, 5:50 AM ESTSNOW 32 Ssw Plymouth, MA
Jan 29, 5:54 AM ESTSNOW 0.32 Nw Lowell, MA
Jan 29, 5:54 AM ESTSNOW 41 Ese Randolph, MA
Jan 29, 5:59 AM ESTSNOW 3.52 Sse New Bedford, MAREPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER.
Jan 29, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.54 Sse Yarmouth, MAREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.71 Se Cambridge, MAREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 6:01 AM ESTSNOW 0.41 Ne Brewster, MAREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 6:07 AM ESTSNOW 0.54 Ssw Mashpee, MACORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM 4 SSW MASHPEE. REPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 6:07 AM ESTSNOW 0.54 Ssw Mashpee, MA
Jan 29, 6:07 AM ESTSNOW 0.54 Sw Mashpee, MAREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 6:08 AM ESTSNOW 3Acushnet, MAREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 6:11 AM ESTSNOW 3.51 Wsw Acushnet, MAREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 6:11 AM ESTSNOW 3.5West Tisbury, MAREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 6:13 AM ESTSNOW 24 Nnw Falmouth, MAREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 6:15 AM ESTSNOW 0.54 E Mashpee, MAREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 6:15 AM ESTSNOW 52 S Tiverton, RIREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 6:22 AM ESTSNOW 1.53 Ne Falmouth, MAREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 6:24 AM ESTSNOW 52 Se North Kingstown, RI
Jan 29, 6:29 AM ESTSNOW 41 Nnw West Warwick, RICORRECTS PREVIOUS SNOW REPORT FROM 1 NNW WEST WARWICK FOR AN UPDATED SNOW TOTAL.
Jan 29, 6:29 AM ESTSNOW 41 Nnw West Warwick, RI
Jan 29, 6:30 AM ESTSNOW 2Stow, MAREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 6:30 AM ESTSNOW 31 Sw North Attleborough, MA
Jan 29, 6:30 AM ESTSNOW 41 Wnw Warren, RI
Jan 29, 6:40 AM ESTSNOW 5.1Rockland, MA
Jan 29, 6:40 AM ESTSNOW 5.51 Nnw West Warwick, RIREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 6:40 AM ESTSNOW 5.52 Nw West Warwick, RIREPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER.
Jan 29, 6:41 AM ESTSNOW 4.5Canton, MA
Jan 29, 6:59 AM ESTSNOW 2.5Stow, MAREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 6:59 AM ESTSNOW 43 Ene Coventry, RIREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1Melrose, MA
Jan 29, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.5Foxborough, MAREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.8Millis, MAREPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
Jan 29, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.8Natick, MAREPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER.
Jan 29, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 31 Wnw Framingham, MA
Jan 29, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 3Logan Ap, MACWO SNOW TOTAL THROUGH 700 AM.
Jan 29, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 3Wrentham, MA

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 00:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 185 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, Brookhaven, NY at 00:00Z on 2022-01-28Temperature 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, Brookhaven, NY at 00:00Z on 2022-01-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 155 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
959 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
155 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
161 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

583 
WWUS41 KBOX 280835
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
335 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

MAZ007-015-016-019-022-023-282145-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0005.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.220129T1200Z-220130T1000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Plymouth, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven
335 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  18 to 24 inches. Winds gusting up to 60 mph, possibly as high 
  as 70 mph at times across Cape Ann, coastal Plymouth county, 
  Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard. 

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 5 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...considerable blowing and drifting snow
  along with near white out conditions at times. Snowfall rates of
  2 to 4 inches per hour is possible at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

&&

$$

MAZ017-018-020-021-282145-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0005.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0004.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, 
New Bedford, and Mattapoisett
335 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 17 to 
  22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Bristol MA, Western Plymouth MA, Southern 
  Bristol MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour is 
  possible at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MAZ005-006-013-014-RIZ001>008-282145-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0005.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0004.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Foxborough,
Norwood, Cambridge, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
335 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 15 to 
  19 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour is
  possible at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ003-004-010>012-026-282145-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0005.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0004.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA-
Northern Worcester MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, 
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
335 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 
  15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern 
  and western Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour is
  possible at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MAZ024-282145-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0005.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WS.W.0004.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
335 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 
  16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Nantucket MA County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour is
  possible at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MAZ002-008-009-282145-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WS.A.0006.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, and Blandford
335 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The cold wind chills
  as low as 15 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin 
  in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

Nocera
6 follow-up statements
359 
WWUS41 KBOX 281440
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
940 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

MAZ005-006-013-014-RIZ001>008-290345-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.W.0004.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Foxborough,
Norwood, Cambridge, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
940 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT
EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  15 to 19 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be extremely difficult to impossible. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Considerable blowing and drifting snow 
  along with near white out conditions at times. Snowfall rates of
  2 to 4 inches per hour is possible at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

&&

$$

MAZ017-018-020-021-290345-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.W.0004.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, 
New Bedford, and Mattapoisett
940 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT
EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 17 to 22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Bristol MA, Western Plymouth MA, Southern 
  Bristol MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be extremely difficult to impossible. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Considerable blowing and drifting snow 
  along with near white out conditions at times. Snowfall rates of
  2 to 4 inches per hour is possible at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

&&

$$

MAZ007-015-016-019-022-023-290345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.220129T0500Z-220130T1000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Plymouth, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven
940 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  18 to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Considerable blowing and drifting snow 
  along with near white out conditions at times. Snowfall rates of
  2 to 4 inches per hour is possible at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ003-004-010>012-026-290345-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0004.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA-
Northern Worcester MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, 
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
940 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 
  15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern 
  and western Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour 
  is possible at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MAZ024-290345-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0004.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
940 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 16
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Nantucket MA County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour 
  is possible at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MAZ002-008-009-290345-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.A.0006.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, and Blandford
940 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The cold wind chills 
  as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin 
  in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
036 
WWUS41 KBOX 282022
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
322 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

MAZ008-009-290930-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0006.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WS.W.0004.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Chesterfield and Blandford
322 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow could lead to reduced
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MAZ007-015-016-019-022-023-290930-
/O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.220129T0500Z-220130T1000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Plymouth, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven
322 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
5 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  18 to 24 inches with localized 30 inches possible. Winds 
  gusting as high as 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be extremely difficult to impossible. 
  Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Considerable blowing and drifting snow 
  along with near white out conditions at times. Snowfall rates of
  2 to 4 inches per hour is possible at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

&&

$$

MAZ017-018-020-021-290930-
/O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, 
New Bedford, and Mattapoisett
322 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  18 to 24 inches with localized 30 inches possible. Winds 
  gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Western Plymouth MA, Northern Bristol MA, Southern 
  Bristol MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be extremely difficult to impossible. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Considerable blowing and drifting snow
  along with near white out conditions at times. Snowfall rates of
  2 to 4 inches per hour is possible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

&&

$$

MAZ005-006-013-014-RIZ001>008-290930-
/O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Foxborough,
Norwood, Cambridge, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
322 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  18 to 24 inches with localized 30 inches possible. Winds 
  gusting as high as 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be extremely difficult to impossible. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Considerable blowing and drifting snow 
  along with near white out conditions at times. Snowfall rates of
  2 to 4 inches per hour is possible at times. .

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ003-004-010>012-026-290930-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0004.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA-
Northern Worcester MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, 
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
322 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 18
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern 
  and western Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour is
  possible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MAZ024-290930-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0004.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
322 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 
  18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Nantucket MA County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour is
  possible at times. Heavy wet snow could lead to power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MAZ002-290930-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0006.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0008.220129T0500Z-220130T0500Z/
Western Franklin MA-
Including the city of Charlemont
322 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Western Franklin MA County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow could lead to reduced
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$
715 
WWUS41 KBOX 290837
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
337 AM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

MAZ007-015-016-019-022-023-292145-
/O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220130T1000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Plymouth, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven
337 AM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 18 to 24 inches with localized 30 inches possible. Winds 
  gusting as high as 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be extremely difficult to impossible. 
  Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Considerable blowing and drifting snow 
  along with near white out conditions at times. Snowfall rates 
  of 2 to 4 inches per hour is possible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

&&

$$

MAZ017-018-020-021-292145-
/O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, 
New Bedford, and Mattapoisett
337 AM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 18 to 24 inches with localized 30 inches possible. Winds 
  gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Western Plymouth MA, Northern Bristol MA, Southern 
  Bristol MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be extremely difficult to impossible. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Considerable blowing and drifting snow 
  along with near white out conditions at times. Snowfall rates 
  of 2 to 4 inches per hour is possible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

&&

$$

MAZ005-006-013-014-RIZ001>008-292145-
/O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Foxborough,
Norwood, Cambridge, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
337 AM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 18 to 24 inches with localized 30 inches possible. Winds 
  gusting as high as 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be extremely difficult to impossible. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Considerable blowing and drifting snow 
  along with near white out conditions at times. Snowfall rates 
  of 2 to 4 inches per hour is possible at times. .

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ003-004-010>012-026-292145-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA-
Northern Worcester MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, 
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
337 AM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 
  18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern 
  and western Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour 
  is possible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MAZ024-292145-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
337 AM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 
  18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Nantucket MA County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very 
  strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour 
  is possible at times. Heavy wet snow could lead to power 
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MAZ008-009-292145-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Chesterfield and Blandford
337 AM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow could lead to reduced 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MAZ002-292145-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Western Franklin MA-
Including the city of Charlemont
337 AM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Western Franklin MA County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow could lead to reduced 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$
129 
WWUS41 KBOX 292040
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
340 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

MAZ007-015-016-019-022-023-300945-
/O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220130T1000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Plymouth, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven
340 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 
  to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause
  tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

&&

$$

MAZ017-018-020-021-300500-
/O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, 
New Bedford, and Mattapoisett
340 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 
  to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western Plymouth MA, Northern Bristol MA, Southern 
  Bristol MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

&&

$$

MAZ005-006-013-014-RIZ001>008-300500-
/O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Foxborough,
Norwood, Cambridge, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
340 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 
  to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

&&

$$

MAZ004-012-300945-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WC.Y.0004.220130T0000Z-220130T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Milford, and Worcester
340 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional 
  snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 
  40 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight EST 
  tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 7 PM this evening 
  to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MAZ008-009-300945-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WC.Y.0004.220130T0000Z-220130T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Chesterfield and Blandford
340 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional 
  snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 
  45 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight EST 
  tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 7 PM this evening 
  to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ003-010-011-026-300500-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Amherst, Northampton, 
Springfield, and Ayer
340 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MAZ024-300500-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
340 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Nantucket MA County.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds
  could cause extensive tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MAZ002-300945-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WC.Y.0004.220130T0000Z-220130T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Western Franklin MA-
Including the city of Charlemont
340 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero.

* WHERE...Western Franklin MA County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight EST 
  tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 7 PM this evening 
  to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
608 
WWUS41 KBOX 300036
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
736 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

MAZ005-006-013-014-017-018-020-021-RIZ001>008-300145-
/O.CAN.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western 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-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Foxborough,
Norwood, Cambridge, Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
736 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Visibilities have improved as gusty winds are diminishing and
snowfall is tapering off. Therefore, have cancelled the Blizzard
Warning. Folks will still want to exercise caution if heading out
as blowing and drifting snow will reduce visibilities and create
hazardous and slick travel. 

$$

MAZ008-009-301345-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T1500Z/
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Chesterfield and Blandford
736 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

CTZ002-300145-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Hartford CT-
Including the cities of Hartford and Windsor Locks
736 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The heaviest snowfall has come to an end. Therefore, have 
cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. Folks will still want to 
exercise caution if heading out as blowing and drifting snow will 
reduce visibilities and create hazardous and slick travel.

$$

MAZ002-301345-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T1500Z/
Western Franklin MA-
Including the city of Charlemont
736 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Western Franklin MA County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MAZ007-015-016-019-022-023-301000-
/O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220130T1000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Plymouth, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven
736 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

&&

$$

MAZ004-012-301345-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T1500Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Milford, and Worcester
736 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional 
  snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 
  40 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 20 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight EST 
  tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 
  30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

CTZ003-004-MAZ003-010-011-026-300500-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, 
Greenfield, Orange, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer
736 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MAZ024-300500-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
736 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Nantucket MA County.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
520 
WWUS41 KBOX 300337
WSWBOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1037 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

MAZ007-015-016-019-022-023-300445-
/O.CAN.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220130T1000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Plymouth, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven
1037 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...


$$

CTZ003-004-MAZ003-010-011-024-300445-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, 
Greenfield, Orange, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, 
and Nantucket
1037 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

MAZ004-012-301500-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T1500Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Milford, and Worcester
1037 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, periods of snow continue. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting 
  as high as 40 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight EST 
  tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 
  30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MAZ026-300500-
/O.CON.KBOX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T0500Z/
Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the city of Ayer
1037 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Middlesex county.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MAZ002-008-009-301500-
/O.CON.KBOX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220130T1500Z/
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, and Blandford
1037 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 28, 3:35 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningBOXBristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington44 hr
Jan 28, 3:27 AM ESTStorm WarningBOX43 hr
Jan 28, 3:35 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire12 hr
Jan 28, 3:22 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXFranklin28 hr
Jan 28, 3:24 PM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray AdvisoryBOX45 hr
Jan 28, 3:37 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more31 hr

Nearby

Blizzard Warnings in Massachusetts, 2022Blizzard Warnings in Rhode Island, 2022Every blizzard warning in 2022

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.