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[2019.03.22 PM] Accumulating Snow and Strong Winds Tonight into Saturday
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 22 Mar '19

22 Mar '19

Good afternoon. As low pressure moves away from the region, another round of snow will move across central and western areas tonight through the early morning hours Saturday. The snow will taper off Saturday morning. Strong westerly winds are expected Saturday, especially across the higher terrain and along the immediate coast. *Changes:* - Winter Weather Advisory added for Tolland county CT from 8 PM tonight to 7 AM Saturday - Wind Advisory in effect for Cape Cod and Nantucket for tonight into Saturday *Winter Weather:* - Areas of snow will develop tonight and end by daybreak Saturday across the interior, with accumulating snow expected across the higher terrain into NE Connecticut as well as the east slopes of the Berkshires - Snow accumulations of a coating to 1 inch across the lower elevations - Potential for an additional 2 to 5 inches across the highest terrain of western Franklin and Hampshire counties and 2 to 4 inches across the high terrain of Tolland county *Winds:* - Winds will increase late tonight and continue through Saturday - Sustained westerly winds 15-30 mph with gusts 35-45 mph are likely tonight and Saturday, with a few gusts near 50 mph possible - Highest wind gusts are expected across higher inland terrain as well as Cape Cod and Nantucket - Some isolated downed tree limbs and power outages are possible *Marine:* - Gale Warnings remain in effect for all waters through Saturday - Strong West wind gusts to 40-45 knots develop late tonight and continue through Saturday - Seas will build to 8 to 13 feet offshore If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us via this email address anytime, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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[2019.03.22 AM NWS Brief] Coastal Flooding, Accumulating Snow, and Strong Winds Into Saturday
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 22 Mar '19

22 Mar '19

Good morning everyone, A transition from heavier rain to light snow across the high terrain and damp conditions elsewhere is expected this morning. There is no change to headlines with this morning's update. *Winter Weather:* - Light snow will linger across the higher elevations of western MA and CT through the day. - Accumulations of a coating to 2 inches across the lower elevations, with the potential of 4 to 8 inches over the highest terrain especially across northwest Franklin county, tonight. - The bulk of the accumulations occur during the overnight hours tonight. - Potential for localized power outages where snowfall exceeds 5 inches *Coastal Flooding:* - Minor coastal flooding along the eastern Massachusetts coast during high tide early this afternoon. - Some vulnerable shore roads may experience minor flooding around high tide. *Winds:* - Winds will increase late tonight into Saturday. - Sustained westerly winds 15-25 mph with gusts 35-45mph are possible during the day Saturday. - Some isolated tree damage and power outages are possible. *Marine:* - Strong West wind gusts to 40 knots develop late Friday and continue through midday Saturday - Seas will build to 10 to 15 feet offshore If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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[2019.03.20 PM NWS Briefing]
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 21 Mar '19

21 Mar '19

Good afternoon. The coastal low pressure will continue to develop off the mid Atlantic this evening, impacting southern New England tonight into Friday night. As the low moves away Friday night into Saturday, strong westerly winds will develop. Details are below. *Changes:* - Winter Weather Advisory for western Franklin and western Hampshire counties from late this evening through Friday night - Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for eastern Massachusetts coast around midday Friday - Gale Warnings in effect for the southern waters Friday afternoon, expanding across the remaining waters during Friday night, then continuing through Saturday *Winter Weather:* - Potential for 1 to 2 inches of slushy snow accumulation across the highest terrain of NW Massachusetts tonight - High confidence for brief heavy snowfall across NW Massachusetts, mainly Friday night especially across the higher elevations - Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches across the lower elevations, with the potential of 4 to 8 inches over the highest terrain especially across northwest Franklin county, most falling during Friday night - Potential for localized power outages where snowfall exceeds 5 inches *Coastal Flooding:* - Minor coastal flooding along the eastern Massachusetts coast during the early Friday afternoon high tide - Some vulnerable shore roads may experience minor flooding around high tide *Marine:* - Strong West wind gusts to 40 knots develop late Friday and continue through midday Saturday - Seas will build to 10 to 15 feet offshore Another update to this briefing will be issued by 6 AM Friday. If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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[2019.03.19 PM NWS Briefing]
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 20 Mar '19

20 Mar '19

Good afternoon, This is a follow-up to our morning e-mail. We continue to monitor a developing coastal storm which will likely impact Southern New England in some capacity beginning Thursday afternoon and continuing into early Friday. Note that there is a fair amount of uncertainty in details. *Changes:* - Strong northwest wind gusts to 45 mph will trail the storm center late Friday into Saturday. Gale headlines may be needed on the waters. *What:* - Rain, with a risk for some wet snow mixing in. - Periods of heavy rainfall rates with a low risk for brief heavy snowfall rates if it occurs. - Risk for at least minor coastal flooding. - Strong Northwest wind gusts to 40-45 mph starting late Friday through Saturday evening. *When:* - Mainly rain beginning in Western MA and Northern CT Thursday afternoon and in the I-95 corridor during the evening rush hour. - If a change to snow occurs, it would likely be during the overnight hours Thursday night. - Coastal flood risk for Thursday night, and Friday mid day high tides, mainly for east coastal Massachusetts. *When we will know more/Uncertainty:* - There is uncertainty as to whether a change to wet snow will ultimately occur, and if so, where exactly the best chances are. - Strength of the low pressure will ultimately determine the risk for coastal flooding. - We will continue to monitor over the next 36-60 hours and update as necessary as the potential impacts become better defined. As always, if you have any questions in the interim, don't hesitate to reach out at any time. If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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[2019.03.19 AM NWS Briefing]
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 19 Mar '19

19 Mar '19

Good morning everyone, This is just a heads up email, we are monitoring a coastal storm which will likely impact Southern New England in some capacity beginning around mid day Thursday and continuing into early Friday. Note that there is a fair amount of uncertainty in details. *What:* - Rain, with a risk for some wet snow mixing in. - Periods of heavy rainfall rates with a low risk for brief heavy snowfall rates if it occurs. - Risk for at least minor coastal flooding. *When:* - Mainly rain beginning around mid day/afternoon Thursday. - If a change to snow occurs, it would likely be during the overnight hours Thursday night. - Coastal flood risk for Thursday night, and Friday mid day high tides, mainly for east coastal Massachusetts. *When we will know more/Uncertainty:* - There is uncertainty as to whether a change to wet snow will ultimately occur, and if so, where exactly the best chances are. - Strength of the low pressure will ultimately determine the risk for coastal flooding. - We will continue to monitor over the next 48-72 hours and update as necessary as the potential impacts become better defined. As always, if you have any questions in the interim, don't hesitate to reach out at any time. - NWS Boston/Norton If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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Wintry Mix Today...Main Impacts This morning For Most Locations
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 10 Mar '19

10 Mar '19

Good morning everyone A Winter Weather Advisory continues for western and central MA, as well as northern CT and into northwest RI through 2 pm today. The advisory has been extended until 5 pm for the northern Worcester Hills and East Slopes of the Berkshires. Attached to this email is our expected snow and sleet accumulations along with ice accretion forecast. *WHAT/WHERE/WHEN: * - A burst of snow and sleet overspread most of the region between 6 and 9 am. - Snow and sleet accumulations of a coating to 2 inches are anticipated with the higher amounts more likely across interior MA. There is a low risk for a few 3 inch amounts in northwest MA. - Snow and sleet will change to rain by afternoon in most locations, but a period of light freezing rain is anticipated before the transition across interior MA/CT and northwest RI. - Light freezing rain may persist through late afternoon along the high terrain of the east slopes of the Berkshires and northern Worcester Hills. - Ice accretion should be a trace to up to one tenth of an inch with the higher amounts expected in the northern Worcester Hills and the east slopes of the Berkshires. *IMPACTS:* - Snow and sleet will result in roads becoming slippery for a few hours this morning. - Most roadways will just be wet by early this afternoon, although some icy conditions may persist in the higher terrain of the Worcester Hills and east slopes of the Berkshires. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Meteorologist: Hayden Frank If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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[2019.03.09 PM] Minor Snow/Ice Accumulations Sunday
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 09 Mar '19

09 Mar '19

Good afternoon. A Winter Weather Advisory continues for western and central MA, as well as northern CT and into northwest RI early Sunday morning into midday. This is for 1 to 3 inches of snow and sleet followed by a brief period of light icing. The expected onset time of the snow/sleet, along with the latest snowfall and ice accretion forecasts have been attached to this email. *WHAT IS NEW:* - Most of the forecast continues unchanged. - Time of snow onset is an hour later. - Snow amounts were reduced a little, based on later start time compared to sunrise. *WHAT/WHERE: * - 1 to 3 inches of snow and sleet expected near and northwest of the Boston to Providence corridor. Greatest risk for the higher snow amounts will be in western MA. - A period of light freezing rain anticipated across interior MA/CT and into northwest RI. Ice accretion amounts will be light, generally a trace to no more than a tenth of an inch. *WHEN:* - Snow and sleet develop from west to east between 5 and 10 am Sunday morning. A brief burst of heavy snow is possible which may result in roads quickly becoming snow covered, especially in western/central MA into northern CT. - Precipitation will change to rain by Sunday afternoon along and southeast of the Boston to Providence corridor. Northwest of that region, a period of light freezing rain is expected which should gradually change to all rain by mid afternoon. *IMPACTS:* - Roads may quickly become snow covered Sunday morning with a brief burst of moderate to heavy snow possible. This may also result in a period of poor visibility. - Conditions should improve in most locations by early Sunday afternoon, but some icy spots may remain possible across the highest terrain of MA - In areas that have the change to rain, roads with snow/ice-covered drains will have ponding of water with potential for hydroplaning or splashing of sidewalks. *UNCERTAINTY:* *- *Our current forecast calls for 1 to 3 inches of snow near and northwest of the Boston to Providence corridor with the highest amounts likely in western MA. *- *If the change from snow to sleet is delayed, many locations may receive 2 to 4 inches of snow. However, if the change to sleet is earlier then expected most areas will receive an inch or less of accumulations. - Regardless, snow and sleet will result in slippery travel Sunday morning along with with reduced visibility. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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Winter Weather Advisory Beginning Early Sunday AM Across Interior Southern New England
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 09 Mar '19

09 Mar '19

Good morning everyone A Winter Weather Advisory has been posted for western and central MA, as well as northern CT and into northwest RI early Sunday morning into midday. This is for 1 to 3 inches of snow and sleet followed by a brief period of light icing. The expected onset time of the snow/sleet, along with the latest snowfall and ice accretion forecasts have been attached to this email. *WHAT/WHERE: * - 1 to 3 inches of snow and sleet expected near and northwest of the Boston to Providence corridor. Greatest risk for the higher snow amounts will be in western MA. - A period of light freezing rain anticipated across interior MA/CT and into northwest RI. Ice accretion amounts will be light, generally a trace to no more than a tenth of an inch. *WHEN:* - Snow and sleet develop from west to east between 5 and 9 am Sunday morning. A brief burst of heavy snow is possible which may result in roads quickly becoming snow covered, especially in western/central MA into northern CT. - Precipitation will change to rain by Sunday afternoon along and southeast of the Boston to Providence corridor. Northwest of that region, a period of light freezing rain is expected which should gradually change to all rain by mid afternoon. *IMPACTS:* - Roads may quickly become snow covered Sunday morning with a brief burst of moderate to heavy snow possible. This may also result in a period of poor visibility. - Conditions should improve in most locations by early Sunday afternoon, but some icy spots may remain possible across the highest terrain of MA *UNCERTAINTY:* *- *Our current forecast calls for 1 to 3 inches of snow near and northwest of the Boston to Providence corridor with the highest amounts likely in western MA. *- *If the change from snow to sleet is delayed, many locations may receive 2 to 4 inches of snow. However, if the change to sleet is earlier then expected most areas will receive an inch or less of accumulations. - Regardless, snow and sleet will result in slippery travel Sunday morning along with with reduced visibility. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank You Meteorologist: Hayden Frank If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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[2019.03.08 PM] Minor Snow/Ice Accumulations Very Late Saturday Night Into Sunday
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 08 Mar '19

08 Mar '19

Good afternoon, Our next mixed winter precipitation event is expected during the early hours of Sunday morning through the afternoon. Details are below. *WHAT: * - Minor snow accumulations of a coating to 2 inches are possible with up to 3 inches in the Berkshires. This is followed by a period of sleet and freezing rain with ice accretion of a few hundredths, locally up to a tenth of an inch in the highest terrain. - GALE WATCHES have been issued for gusty winds picking up over the waters and along the coast. *WHEN/WHERE:* - Snow/sleet develops in most locations between 4 and 10 am Sunday. - Greatest risk for a few inches of snow will be near and north of the MA turnpike. This will be followed by a quick change to sleet and then rain along the coastal plain Sunday morning into the afternoon. A period of freezing rain/light ice accretion is possible during the transition across interior MA/northern CT before a change to rain in most locations. Bulk of the precipitation comes to an end by late Sunday evening. - Winds increase through the day and peak Sunday evening. *IMPACTS:* - Untreated roads/walkways may be slippery early Sunday morning into midday with the greatest risk across the interior high terrain. - Ice amounts are not expected to be high enough to result in any tree damage or power outage risk. - Most locations should rise above freezing by mid afternoon Sunday, but some areas across the interior high terrain of MA may still see temperatures hovering around freezing. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank You Bryce Williams If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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Minor Snow/Ice Accumulations Very Late Saturday Night Into Sunday
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 08 Mar '19

08 Mar '19

Good morning everyone Here is a brief outline on a wintry mix that is expected to impact the region very late Saturday night into Sunday afternoon. We have also attached two images that indicate the potential for minor snow/ice accumulations *WHAT: * - Minor snow accumulations of a coating to 2 inches possible with up to 3 inches in the Berkshires. This will be followed by a period of sleet and freezing rain with ice accretion of a few hundredths to perhaps up to two tenths of an inch in the highest terrain. *WHEN/WHERE:* - Snow/sleet develops in most locations between 4 and 10 am Sunday. - Greatest risk for an inch or two of snow will be near and north of the MA turnpike. This will be followed by a quick change to sleet and then rain along the coastal plain by Sunday afternoon. A period of freezing rain/light ice accretion is possible during the transition across interior MA/northern CT before a change to rain in most locations. Bulk of the precipitation comes to an end by late Sunday afternoon. *IMPACTS:* - Untreated roads/walkways may slippery early Sunday morning into midday with the greatest risk across the interior high terrain. - A period of light ice accretion expected across portions of interior MA and northern CT, but amounts are not expected to be high enough to result in any tree damage or power outage risk. - Most locations should see temps rise above freezing by mid afternoon Sunday, but some areas across the interior high terrain of MA may still see temperatures hovering freezing. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank You Meteorologist: Hayden Frank If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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