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[2022.01.09 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing - Freezing Rain Today then Bitter Cold Tue
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 09 Jan '22

09 Jan '22

Good morning everyone, Attached is an updated 1 page briefing regarding the freezing rain threat for today. Since the last update we've expanded the winter weather advisory to include Windham, northwest Providence, central Middlesex (MA), and western Essex counties. A trace of freezing rain and light icing will be possible over these areas between 7 and 10 am. Please see the one page briefing and attached graphics for further information. We've also included updated forecasts for minimum wind chill temperatures on Monday and Tuesday nights. This will be the final briefing for the freezing rain threat unless any significant changes arise. We will provide additional updates on the expected extreme cold early this week as new information becomes available. Have a great Sunday, Rob Megnia and Matthew Belk Attached are several graphics with additional details. 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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[2022.01.08 PM] NWS Boston EM Briefing - Freezing Rain Sunday then Bitter Cold Tue
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 08 Jan '22

08 Jan '22

Good afternoon everyone, Here is a summary of weather events to impact the region over the next 24 to 72 hours - *Sunday* - a period of freezing rain to impact much of western-central MA into northern & western CT - untreated surfaces will become icy - precipitation intensity is not expected to be heavy, mainly light to moderate which enhances ice accumulation potential *Tuesday* - Arctic blast with dangerously cold temperatures and bitterly cold wind chills - Mariners - moderate to heavy freezing spray possible - Some accumulating snow possible across the outer Cape Attached are several graphics with additional details. Frank Nocera & 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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[2022.01.08 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing - Freezing Rain Expected Tomorrow
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 08 Jan '22

08 Jan '22

Good morning, A winter weather advisory has been issued for portions of western MA and and CT due to expected freezing rain tomorrow morning into tomorrow afternoon. Ice accumulations are generally expected to be less than 0.1 inches with the exception of isolated amounts up to 0.1 inches in Berkshire county. Additional details can be found in the attached one page briefing. We've also attached an animation that estimates the timing and location of precipitation type. Beyond tomorrow we're expecting potentially dangerously cold wind chill temperatures both Monday and Tuesday nights. Forecast graphics for minimum wind chill temperatures are attached as well. Have a great weekend, Rob Megnia and Matthew 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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[2022.01.07 11 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing - **FINAL UPDATE** Winter Storm Today
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 07 Jan '22

07 Jan '22

Good morning, Please find attached a final briefing on this morning's winter storm. Accumulating snow comes to an end from west to east in the next 2-3 hours. In addition, there could be some blowing snow on the roads from a combination of gusty winds and dry, fluffy snow. FYI, we will be scaling down our operations this afternoon. Thank you! Rodney Chai and Frank Nocera 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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[2022.01.07 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing - **UPDATE** Winter Storm Today
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 07 Jan '22

07 Jan '22

Good morning, Attached is an updated storm total snowfall graphic to account for a narrow band of moderate to heavy snowfall that has developed and extends from roughly New Haven CT northeast to Boston MA. This change is mainly reflected through 7am. Beyond that the snowfall forecast remains the same as before. Notice the increased storm totals over Windham county CT, Providence county RI, and Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex counties in MA. This will be the last update for this storm barring any major changes. Thank you, Rob Megnia and Matthew 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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[2022.01.07 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing - Winter Storm Today
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 07 Jan '22

07 Jan '22

Good morning, Attached is the latest briefing package for the storm today. This is expected to be the last briefing, unless there is a significant change to the forecast. The images within the briefing are attached separately, as well as the latest forecast estimate of snowfall rates and timing. Thank you, Rob Megnia and Matthew 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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[2022.01.06 PM] NWS Boston EM Briefing - Potential Winter Storm Very late Tonight into Friday
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

Good afternoon: Attached is an updated weather briefing for the accumulating snow event expected to affect Southern New England very late tonight into Friday. The most significant changes were the conversion of the Winter Storm Watch to Winter Storm Warnings, except across Dukes County where a Winter Weather Advisory was issued. In addition, the Winter Weather Advisory previously in effect for Windham and New London Counties in CT have been upgraded to Winter Storm Warnings. Expect another updated briefing by 6 AM Friday. Thank You! Meteorologists: Andrew Loconto, Kevin Cadima, Rodney Chai and Kristie Smith 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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[2022.01.06 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing - *Additional Info* Winter Storm Tonight into Friday
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

Good morning, Apologies for the previously unfinished email. To supplement the information provided in our previous email we've included on this email an animated loop of snowfall rates. This animation is model guidance and not the official forecast. It is meant to serve as a rough estimate as to when to expect the heaviest snowfall and where/when snowfall rates >1" per hour will be possible. Areas shaded in green represent snowfall rates >1 inch per hour. Thank you, Rob Megnia and Matthew 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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[2022.01.06 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing - Winter Storm Tonight into Friday
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

Good morning, Attached is an updated briefing regarding the winter storm tonight into Friday. The most substantial change compared to our earlier briefing is the issuance of a Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisories, where confidence is highest. Winter Storm Watches have been issued where there is the greatest uncertainty. These areas under a Watch are at risk for 6 inches or more of snowfall, but confidence is not yet high enough to issue a Warning. The potential for heaviest snowfall rates, greater than 1" per hour, looks to be centered along the I-95 corridor in MA and RI, southeast to near the Cape Cod Canal. Additional images from the briefing have been attached for your convenience. We also included a 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: Matthew Belk and Rob Megnia 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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[2022.01.05 PM] UPDATED NWS Boston EM Briefing - Potential Winter Storm Very late Thursday night into Friday
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 05 Jan '22

05 Jan '22

Good Afternoon, Attached is an updated briefing regarding the potential winter storm late Thursday night into Friday. The most substantial change compared to our earlier briefing is the issuance of a Winter Storm Watch for all of Rhode Island (with the exception of Block Island), and Bristol, Plymouth, Suffolk, Norfolk, and SE Middlesex counties in Massachusetts. The potential for heaviest snowfall rates, greater than 1" per hour, looks to be centered in these areas, primarily along and east of the I-95 corridor. A snowfall map has also been attached for your convenience. Widespread 4-6" snow totals are expected across SE MA and RI. Localized higher amounts are possible. 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: Kristie Smith, Bill Leatham, and Andrew Loconto 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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