Good morning, We are monitoring a couple periods of hazardous weather for today and tomorrow: strong southwest wind gusts this afternoon, and a rain to minor accumulating snow event Thursday with possible travel impacts to Thursday morning travel. *Today: Strong Wind Gusts* We are still expecting a period of gusty southwest winds between 30 to 40 mph to develop this afternoon across most of Southern New England. However strong wind gusts to 50 mph are anticipated across coastal southeast New England and Block Island. A Wind Advisory is in effect for these locations from noon to 600 PM today. The following graphic illustrates the Wind Advisory area: [image: WindAdvisoryJan19.png] *Unless there are significant changes, this will be the last update regarding strong wind gusts.* *Thursday: Accumulating Snow* We expect initial rain or rain/snow late overnight tonight to change to all snow into Thursday morning. While minor snow accumulations are expected, some impact to Thursday morning travel is possible. Winter Weather Advisories *may* be needed if greater snow accumulations are expected. Find attached a one-page briefing packet and expected storm total snow accumulations. We have also attached an animated loop which provides some timing information on rain to snow transitions and when snow is expected to end. Expect an update for this accumulating snow event *by 6 PM Wednesday*. Thank You! Meteorologists: Andrew Loconto and 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>
