[2019.12.18 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Scattered Snow Squalls and Bitter Cold Wind Chills
Good morning, We continue to expect scattered snow squalls to impact southern New England this afternoon/evening, followed by bitter cold wind chills overnight. Details below: *What Has Changed:* - A Wind Chill Advisory has been issued for the slopes of the Berkshires overnight into Thursday morning. - A Wind Advisory is in effect for Cape Cod and the islands from 7 PM this evening through 10 AM Thursday morning. - A Freezing Spray Advisory is in effect for Nantucket Sound, Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts Bay, and Ipswich Bay from 1 AM to 10 AM Thursday morning. *Isolated to Scattered Snow Squalls:* *Locations*: All locations. *Timing*: Wednesday afternoon into early evening. *Amounts*: A quick coating to half an inch in less than 30 minutes. *Impact*: Temporarily reduced visibility could catch drivers off guard, especially for early evening commute. Also, roads could become snow-covered quickly, resulting in slippery travel. *Confidence*: Low to moderate. Areal extent of snow squalls will be limited with many locations likely remaining dry. Best chance of snow squalls will be in the interior. *Bitter Cold/Very Low Wind Chills:* *Locations*: All locations. *Timing*: Wednesday night into Thursday morning. *Amounts*: Wind chill values -5 to -20°F across the interior, and zero to -5°F across eastern MA and RI. *Impact*: Coldest air of the season. Bitter cold wind chills for school bus stops. *Confidence*: High. Wind Chill Advisory is in effect. *Potential risk of freezing spray:* *Locations*: Immediate coastal waters off Eastern MA and RI. *Timing*: Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. *Amounts*: Light to moderate freezing spray possible. *Impact*: Glaze of ice possible on boats and ships traversing the waters. *Confidence*: Moderate overall, highest risk across the nearshore waters. A Freezing Spray Advisory is in effect. 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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