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[2020-04-21 AM] Correction: EM Briefing from NWS Boston for Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds Today
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 21 Apr '20

21 Apr '20

A strong cold front will bring scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and strong gusty winds this evening into Wednesday. A Wind Advisory continues. Details below: *Changes:* - The *Wind Advisory* has been cancelled in Western and North-central Massachusetts and in Hartford and Tolland Counties in Connecticut. - Correction: The Wind Advisory is in effect from 2 PM to 9 PM this afternoon and evening. Timing of strongest winds has been shifted earlier. *Headlines:* - *Wind Advisory: * For much of Eastern Massachusetts, Southern Worcester County, All of Rhode Island, Windham County Connecticut from 2 PM this afternoon through 9 PM this evening. *Details:* *Gusty Winds: This Afternoon through Evening* *Timing: *South winds through this afternoon. A cold front moves through, followed by West-northwest winds this afternoon and evening. Strongest winds expected Tonight into Wednesday morning, decreasing Wednesday afternoon. - *Peak Wind Gusts: * - *Late This Afternoon and Tonight: 3*5-50 mph. - *Impacts:* Scattered tree and powerline damage. Small hail. - *Confidence*: Moderate to high on wind gust speeds, but there is some uncertainty as to how widespread wind gusts over 45 mph will be. *Thunderstorms - A Few Strong to Severe: This Afternoon into Early Evening* - *Timing: *Between Noon to 8 PM This Afternoon and Evening. - *Thunderstorm Coverage:* Scattered. - *Threats:* Mainly heavy downpours, lightning, small hail, and gusty winds 35-50 mph. Low risk of severe storms that may produce hail up to 1" in diameter and wind gusts capable of causing sporadic tree and powerline damage. - *Confidence:* Higher confidence in the timing. Lower confidence on severe storm coverage. Storms may tend more in the "strong" category than severe. Not every town will see thunderstorms. 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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[2020-04-21 AM] EM Briefing from NWS Boston for Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds Today
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 21 Apr '20

21 Apr '20

A strong cold front will bring scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and strong gusty winds this evening into Wednesday. A Wind Advisory continues. Details below: *Changes:* - The *Wind Advisory* has been cancelled in Western and North-central Massachusetts and in Hartford and Tolland Counties in Connecticut. *Headlines:* - *Wind Advisory: * For much of Eastern Massachusetts, Southern Worcester County, All of Rhode Island, Windham County Connecticut from 5 PM this afternoon through 3 AM Wednesday. *Details:* *Gusty Winds: Late this Afternoon through Early Morning Wednesday* *Timing: *South winds through this afternoon. West-northwest winds this evening into Wednesday morning. Strongest winds expected Tonight into Wednesday morning, decreasing Wednesday afternoon. - *Peak Wind Gusts: * - *Late This Afternoon and Tonight: 3*5-50 mph. - *Impacts:* Scattered tree and powerline damage, especially this evening into early Wednesday. - *Confidence*: Moderate to high on wind gust speeds, but there is some uncertainty as to how widespread wind gusts over 45 mph will be. *Thunderstorms - A Few Strong to Severe: This Afternoon into Early Evening* - *Timing: *Between 1 to 9 PM This Afternoon and Evening. - *Thunderstorm Coverage:* Scattered. - *Threats:* Mainly heavy downpours, lightning, small hail, and gusty winds 35-50 mph. Low risk of severe storms that may produce hail up to 1" in diameter and wind gusts capable of causing sporadic tree and powerline damage. - *Confidence:* Higher confidence in the timing. Lower confidence on severe storm coverage. Storms may tend more in the "strong" category than severe. Not every town will see thunderstorms. 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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[2020-04-20 PM] NWS Boston EM Briefing - Scattered Thunderstorms Tuesday Afternoon and Gusty Winds Tuesday into Wednesday
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

Good afternoon, A strong cold front will bring scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and strong gusty winds Tuesday into Wednesday. A Wind Advisory has been issued. Details below: *Headlines:* - *Wind Advisory: * For all of southern New England except for Berkshire County in Massachusetts and Litchfield County in Connecticut from 5 PM Tuesday through 3 AM Wednesday. *Details:* *Gusty Winds: Tuesday into Wednesday* - *Timing: *South winds through Tuesday afternoon. West-northwest winds Tuesday evening into Wednesday. Strongest winds expected Tuesday night into Wednesday, decreasing later Wednesday afternoon. - *Peak Wind Gusts: * - *Tuesday - Tuesday night: 3*5-50 mph. - *Impacts:* Scattered tree and powerline damage, especially Tuesday evening into Wednesday. - *Confidence*: Moderate to high on wind gust speeds, but there is some uncertainty as to how widespread wind gusts over 45 mph will be. *Thunderstorms - A Few Strong to Severe: Tuesday Afternoon into Early Evening* - *Timing: *Between 1 to 9 PM Tuesday. - *Thunderstorm Coverage:* Scattered. - *Threats:* Mainly heavy downpours, lightning, small hail, and gusty winds 35-50 mph. Low risk of severe storms that may produce hail up to 1" in diameter and wind gusts capable of causing sporadic tree and powerline damage. - *Confidence:* Higher confidence in the timing. Lower confidence on severe storm coverage. Storms may tend more in the "strong" category than severe, and not every town will see thunderstorms. Thanks Bryce Williams and Rodney Chai 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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[2020-04-20 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing - Scattered Thunderstorms Tuesday Afternoon and Gusty Winds Tuesday into Wednesday
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

Good morning, A strong cold front will bring scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and strong gusty winds Tuesday into Wednesday. It will also bring with it a shot of unseasonably colder air and wind chills Tuesday night. *Headlines:* - *Gale Watch*: For all waters except Narragansett Bay and Boston Harbor. In effect Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday evening. *Details:* *Gusty Winds: Tuesday into Wednesday* - *Timing: *South winds through Tuesday afternoon. West-northwest winds Tuesday evening into Wednesday. Strongest winds expected Tuesday night into Wednesday, decreasing later Wednesday afternoon. - *Peak Wind Gusts: * - *Tuesday: *25-40 mph. - *Tuesday Night - Wednesday: *35-50 mph. - *Impacts:* Scattered tree and powerline damage, especially Tuesday night into Wednesday. The winds combined with temperatures in the 20s to low 30s on Tuesday night to produce wind chills in the teens to lower 20s Tuesday night for outdoor operations. - *Confidence*: Moderate to high on wind gust speeds, lower confidence on the coverage of wind gusts over 45 mph, and on the end timing to the higher gusts. * *Note*: Wind Advisories *may* be needed to address gusty winds if confidence increases in the coverage of stronger wind gusts.* *Thunderstorms - Some Strong to Severe: Tuesday Afternoon into Early Evening* - *Timing: *Between 1 to 8 PM Tuesday. - *Thunderstorm Coverage:* Scattered. - *Threats:* Capable mainly of heavy downpours, lightning, small hailstones and gusty winds 35-50 mph. Low risk of severe storms that may produce hail up to 1" in diameter and wind gusts capable of causing sporadic tree and powerline damage. - *Confidence:* Higher confidence in the timing. Lower confidence on severe storm coverage. Storms may tend more in the "strong" category than severe, and not every town will see thunderstorms. Attached graphics include the peak wind gusts Tuesday night into Wednesday, and the Severe Weather Outlook for Tuesday. Thank You! Meteorologists: Andrew Loconto and Matt Belk 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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[2020-04-18 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Ongoing Accumulating Snow through Mid-Saturday Morning
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 18 Apr '20

18 Apr '20

Good morning, Following is an update on the ongoing wet snow event impacting Southern New England. *Changes to Winter Weather Headlines: * The Winter Storm Warning in the Berkshires have been downgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory. *Details:* We are nearing the tail end of this snow event across Southern New England, and snow has started to lighten across the Berkshires. Recent snow reports as of early morning have been under 2.5" in most locations, and much of that accumulation has been reported to be on grass. Accumulating snow is expected to continue for areas from Hartford CT to Providence RI to Plymouth MA northward through mid-morning before transitioning over to rain. An additional 1 to 3 inches of wet snow is expected before the change to all rain. Unless conditions warrant otherwise, this will be the last update regarding this late-season wet snow event. Thank You! Meteorologists: Matt Belk and Andrew Loconto 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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[2020-04-17 PM] Correction - NWS Boston EM Briefing: Snow tonight into Saturday morning
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 17 Apr '20

17 Apr '20

*... The probability graphics for 4+" and 6+" have been corrected...* Good afternoon, Here is the latest on the snow storm that is expected tonight into Saturday morning across much of interior Southern New England and into eastern MA. *Changes with this update:* - *Winter Storm Warning now in effect for **western Franklin, western Hampshire, western Franklin, and all of Worcester County (7 PM tonight to Noon Sat.) * - *Winter Weather Advisory expanded southeastward to include Bristol and Plymouth Counties in southeast MA, except along the immediate south coast and all of Providence County in RI (**7 PM tonight to Noon Sat.)* *Details:* *What and Where:* We are expecting light rain to develop across western MA toward evening, then spreading eastward and mixing with and changing to snow. The snow may become heavy at times for a few hours, with 1 to 2 inch per hour rates and low visibility spreading eastward between 11 PM and 5 AM. Although road surfaces may be relatively warm to start, the heavy rates will cause rapid accumulation on roadways. The snow will mainly fall north of a line from Hartford to Providence to Plymouth. South of that area, mainly rain is expected. The snow will taper to flurries and light rain showers by mid morning Saturday. Expected snow accumulations: - In Massachusetts... 4"-8" in the east slopes of the Berkshires and in Worcester County; 3"-4" west and south of the Boston metro area; 1"-3" in the immediate Springfield metro area and from Boston northward to Cape Ann; 1" or less south coast and Cape Cod. - In Connecticut... 3"-6" in the higher terrain of northwest Hartford County and northeast Tolland and Windham Counties near the MA border; 0-2" in southern Hartford, southern Tolland, and southern Windham Counties, including the immediate Hartford metro area. - In Rhode Island... 2"-5" in northernmost Providence County; 1-3" in central RI, and 0 to 1" in the southern third of RI. *When:* Rain changes over to snow from west to east after 8 PM. Snow becomes heavy at times overnight and becomes light and mixes back with rain Saturday morning. Period of greatest impact is overnight tonight due to heavy wet snow reducing visibility and clinging to power lines. *Impacts:* - Heavy/wet snow may lead to power outages and tree/limb damage [where more than 4 inches of snowfall occurs]. Greatest potential for this includes the east slopes of the Berkshires and northern Worcester County. - Slushy/icy untreated surfaces and secondary roads. *Confidence: *This is now a moderately high confidence forecast. The biggest question is how far southeastward into southeast MA the appreciable snowfall will be. The attached graphics show: Watches/Warnings; Expected Snowfall Totals; Probabilities of Greater that 4" and 6" of snow. Meteorologists: Kevin Cadima and Glenn Field 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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[2020-04-17 PM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Snow tonight into Saturday morning
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 17 Apr '20

17 Apr '20

Good afternoon, Here is the latest on the snow storm that is expected tonight into Saturday morning across much of interior Southern New England and into eastern MA. *Changes with this update:* - *Winter Storm Warning now in effect for **western Franklin, western Hampshire, western Franklin, and all of Worcester County (7 PM tonight to Noon Sat.) * - *Winter Weather Advisory expanded southeastward to include Bristol and Plymouth Counties in southeast MA, except along the immediate south coast and all of Providence County in RI (**7 PM tonight to Noon Sat.)* *Details:* *What and Where:* We are expecting light rain to develop across western MA toward evening, then spreading eastward and mixing with and changing to snow. The snow may become heavy at times for a few hours, with 1 to 2 inch per hour rates and low visibility spreading eastward between 11 PM and 5 AM. Although road surfaces may be relatively warm to start, the heavy rates will cause rapid accumulation on roadways. The snow will mainly fall north of a line from Hartford to Providence to Plymouth. South of that area, mainly rain is expected. The snow will taper to flurries and light rain showers by mid morning Saturday. Expected snow accumulations: - In Massachusetts... 4"-8" in the east slopes of the Berkshires and in Worcester County; 3"-4" west and south of the Boston metro area; 1"-3" in the immediate Springfield metro area and from Boston northward to Cape Ann; 1" or less south coast and Cape Cod. - In Connecticut... 3"-6" in the higher terrain of northwest Hartford County and northeast Tolland and Windham Counties near the MA border; 0-2" in southern Hartford, southern Tolland, and southern Windham Counties, including the immediate Hartford metro area. - In Rhode Island... 2"-5" in northernmost Providence County; 1-3" in central RI, and 0 to 1" in the southern third of RI. *When:* Rain changes over to snow from west to east after 8 PM. Snow becomes heavy at times overnight and becomes light and mixes back with rain Saturday morning. Period of greatest impact is overnight tonight due to heavy wet snow reducing visibility and clinging to power lines. *Impacts:* - Heavy/wet snow may lead to power outages and tree/limb damage [where more than 4 inches of snowfall occurs]. Greatest potential for this includes the east slopes of the Berkshires and northern Worcester County. - Slushy/icy untreated surfaces and secondary roads. *Confidence: *This is now a moderately high confidence forecast. The biggest question is how far southeastward into southeast MA the appreciable snowfall will be. The attached graphics show: Watches/Warnings; Expected Snowfall Totals; Probabilities of Greater that 2", 4", and 6" of snow. Meteorologists: Kevin Cadima and Glenn Field 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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[2020-04-17 PM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Snow tonight into Saturday morning
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 17 Apr '20

17 Apr '20

Good afternoon, *** NOTE: We will re-send this email in a little while with graphics attached *** Here is the latest on the snow storm that is expected tonight into Saturday morning across much of interior Southern New England and into eastern MA. *Changes with this update:* - *Winter Storm Warning now in effect for **western Franklin, western Hampshire, western Franklin, and all of Worcester County (7 PM tonight to Noon Sat.) * - *Winter Weather Advisory expanded southeastward to include Bristol and Plymouth Counties in southeast MA, except along the immediate south coast and all of Providence County in RI (**7 PM tonight to Noon Sat.)* *Details:* *What and Where:* We are expecting light rain to develop across western MA toward evening, then spreading eastward and mixing with and changing to snow. The snow may become heavy at times for a few hours, with 1 to 2 inch per hour rates and low visibility spreading eastward between 11 PM and 5 AM. Although road surfaces may be relatively warm to start, the heavy rates will cause rapid accumulation on roadways. The snow will mainly fall north of a line from Hartford to Providence to Plymouth. South of that area, mainly rain is expected. The snow will taper to flurries and light rain showers by mid morning Saturday. Expected snow accumulations: - In Massachusetts... 4"-8" in the east slopes of the Berkshires and in Worcester County; 3"-4" west and south of the Boston metro area; 1"-3" in the immediate Springfield metro area and from Boston northward to Cape Ann; 1" or less south coast and Cape Cod. - In Connecticut... 3"-6" in the higher terrain of northwest Hartford County and northeast Tolland and Windham Counties near the MA border; 0-2" in southern Hartford, southern Tolland, and southern Windham Counties, including the immediate Hartford metro area. - In Rhode Island... 2"-5" in northernmost Providence County; 1-3" in central RI, and 0 to 1" in the southern third of RI. *When:* Rain changes over to snow from west to east after 8 PM. Snow becomes heavy at times overnight and becomes light and mixes back with rain Saturday morning. Period of greatest impact is overnight tonight due to heavy wet snow reducing visibility and clinging to power lines. *Impacts:* - Heavy/wet snow may lead to power outages and tree/limb damage [where more than 4 inches of snowfall occurs]. Greatest potential for this includes the east slopes of the Berkshires and northern Worcester County. - Slushy/icy untreated surfaces and secondary roads. *Confidence: *This is now a moderately high confidence forecast. The biggest question is how far southeastward into southeast MA the appreciable snowfall will be. Meteorologists: Kevin Cadima and Glenn Field 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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[2020-04-17 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Expected Snowfall Tonight into Saturday Morning
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 17 Apr '20

17 Apr '20

Good morning, Following is an updated weather briefing for a late-season accumulating snowfall expected tonight into Saturday morning across much of interior Southern New England and into eastern MA. *Changes with this update:* - *Winter Weather Advisory Issued for:* - *East Slopes of the Berkshires: *7 PM Tonight to Noon Saturday*.* - *Northern CT, Northern Providence County RI, and western & central MA:* 11 PM Tonight to Noon Saturday. - *Eastern/Northeastern MA (including Boston and the North Shore of MA):* 2 AM to Noon Saturday. *Details:* Light rain will develop across western MA late today, spreading eastward and mixing with/changing to snow tonight. The steadiest of the snow, potentially heavy with low visibility, is expected to fall during the overnight hours from the border of MA and CT/RI on northward towards the Mass Pike and Route 2. Snow wraps up later Saturday morning before turning back over to light rain showers. Mainly rain is expected for the entire event from southeast MA into central/southern RI. *What:* Accumulation of wet/heavy snow. Generally 2 to 4" for northern CT, northwest RI into eastern MA, 4-6" across Worcester County, and 4-6" (locally up to 8") for the Berkshires. *Where:* Most of Massachusetts, northern Connecticut, northwestern Rhode Island. *When:* Rain changes over to snow from west to east after 8 p.m. and continues until late Saturday morning. Period of greatest impact is overnight tonight due to heavy wet snow reducing visibility. Snowfall rates may be at or near 1" per hour in this overnight timeframe. *Impacts:* - Heavy/wet snow may lead to power outages and tree/limb damage [where more than 4 inches of snowfall occurs]. Greatest potential for this includes the terrain in northern Worcester County and across the Berkshires. - Slushy/icy untreated surfaces and secondary roads across higher terrain. *Confidence: *We are most confident in snowfall totals along and north of the Mass Pike and at elevations above 1000 ft. There is some uncertainty with the snowfall totals in northern CT, northwest RI and eastern MA with temperatures being just above freezing and snow mixing with rain at times, and snowfall totals could end up lower than currently forecasted. Attached graphics include the current Winter Weather Advisory areas, the latest official snow forecast, and the chances of receiving 2 or more inches and 6 or more inches of snow. **Note:* Please consider the snow accumulation as *preliminary* and are subject to further adjustments. Thank You! Meteorologists: Matt Belk and Andrew Loconto 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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NWS Boston EM Briefing: Expected Snowfall Friday night into Saturday morning
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 16 Apr '20

16 Apr '20

Good afternoon, We are closing tracking the potential for accumulating snowfall Friday night into Saturday morning. Confidence is not high enough to support any winter weather headlines, but they could be issued in later forecasts. We've attached graphics which include expected snowfall total and the chances of receiving 2 or more inches, and 4 or more inches of snow. *Details:* Light rain will develop across western Massachusetts late in the day Friday with precipitation overspreading Southern New England Friday evening. With cooler air moving south we will slowly change over to snow across Friday night, except across southern Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts where mainly rain is expected. The steadiest of the snow will fall across the border of Massachusetts and Connecticut/Rhode Island, then points north towards the Mass Pike and Route 2. Snow wraps up early Saturday morning before turning back over to light rain showers. *What:* Accumulation of wet/heavy snow. Generally 2 to 4 inches [near and north of the Mass Pike], with the highest snow totals to each 4-5" across the Berkshires. *Where:* Most of Massachusetts, northern Connecticut, northwestern Rhode Island. *When:* Rain changes over to snow from west to east after 8 p.m. and continues until early Saturday morning. *Impacts:* - Power outages possible from wet/heavy snow and tree/limb damage [where more than 4 inches of snowfall occurs]. - Slushy/icy untreated surfaces and secondary roads across higher terrain. *Confidence: *We are most confident in snowfall totals along and north of the Mass Pike. There is some uncertainty with snowfall totals in northern Connecticut and northwest Rhode Island where snowfall totals could end up lower than currently forecasted. **Note:* Please consider the snow accumulation as *preliminary* and are subject to further adjustments. Meteorologists: Kevin Cadima, Joe Dellicarpina, & Torry Gaucher 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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