[Weather] [2019.03.09 PM] Minor Snow/Ice Accumulations Sunday

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good afternoon.

A Winter Weather Advisory continues for western and central MA, as well as
northern CT and into northwest RI early Sunday morning into midday.  This
is for 1 to 3 inches of snow and sleet followed by a brief period of light
icing.  The expected onset time of the snow/sleet, along with the  latest
snowfall and ice accretion forecasts have been attached to this email.

*WHAT IS NEW:*
- Most of the forecast continues unchanged.
- Time of snow onset is an hour later.
- Snow amounts were reduced a little, based on later start time compared to
sunrise.

*WHAT/WHERE: *
- 1 to 3 inches of snow and sleet expected near and northwest of the Boston
to Providence corridor. Greatest risk for the higher snow amounts will be
in western MA.
- A period of light freezing rain anticipated across  interior MA/CT and
into northwest RI.  Ice accretion amounts will be light, generally a trace
to no more than a tenth of an inch.

*WHEN:*
- Snow and sleet develop from west to east between 5 and 10 am Sunday
morning. A brief burst of heavy snow is possible which may result in roads
quickly becoming snow covered, especially in western/central MA into
northern CT.
- Precipitation will change to rain by Sunday afternoon along and southeast
of the Boston to Providence corridor.  Northwest of that region, a period
of light freezing rain is expected which should gradually change to all
rain by mid afternoon.

*IMPACTS:*
- Roads may quickly become snow covered Sunday morning with a brief burst
of moderate to heavy snow possible. This may also result in a period of
poor visibility.
- Conditions should improve in most locations by early Sunday afternoon,
but some icy spots may remain possible across the highest terrain of MA
- In areas that have the change to rain, roads with snow/ice-covered drains
will have ponding of water with potential for hydroplaning or splashing of
sidewalks.

*UNCERTAINTY:*
*- *Our current forecast calls for 1 to 3 inches of snow near and northwest
of the Boston to Providence corridor with the highest amounts likely in
western MA.
*- *If the change from snow to sleet is delayed, many locations may receive
2 to 4 inches of snow.  However, if the change to sleet is earlier then
expected most areas will receive an inch or less of accumulations.
- Regardless, snow and sleet will result in slippery travel Sunday morning
along with with reduced visibility.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please 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
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