[Weather] [2018.12.26 PM NWS Briefing] Wintry Mix Comprising of Freezing Rain across N/W MA Friday Morning

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good afternoon,

We continue to forecast a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain for
Friday morning. With the threat of freezing rain, WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES
have been posted for northern and western portions of Massachusetts, mainly
focused on the Berkshires and Worcester Hills where we have the highest
confidence of ice accretion. Further details below.

*What / Where / When ... *

   - A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is forecast Friday
   morning, roughly 4 am to 10 am, before transitioning to all rain
      - Mainly across northern and western portions of Massachusetts
         - Especially at higher elevations of the Berkshires and Worcester
         Hills
      - A coating upwards of around an inch of snow and/or sleet, along
      with a glaze of ice is forecast
      - Expected impacts to the AM commute as surfaces will become slick
      and there will be reductions in visibility leading to hazardous travel
      conditions
      - Again, Winter Weather Advisories posted, mainly focused on the
      Berkshires and Worcester Hills. These may need to be adjusted with later
      forecasts as we continue to iron out the freezing rain threat.


   - Though not entirely confident, the associated storm system delivering
   wintry weather impacts as outlined above will also bring a decent slug of
   rain along with some gusty winds for S/SE portions of New England
      - Rainfall amounts up to around an inch, there is the localized
      possibility of some nuisance flooding with poor drainage issues,
ponding of
      water along area roadways
      - Potential gusts up around 40 mph, can't rule out some isolated wind
      damage. Main focus is along the immediate S/SE coastline of Rhode Island
      and Massachusetts. Biggest concern is with regards to any holiday
      decorations becoming airborne.

Should you have any questions, comments and/or concerns, please do not
hesitate at any time to reach out to us. There will be later briefings
leading up to the event, the next one scheduled for 5 am Thursday.

Respectfully,

Benjamin Sipprell
Meteorologist
NWS Boston / Taunton

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or at the following:

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