[Weather] [2019.03.22 AM NWS Brief] Coastal Flooding, Accumulating Snow, and Strong Winds Into Saturday

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good morning everyone,

A transition from heavier rain to light snow across the high terrain and
damp conditions elsewhere is expected this morning. There is no change to
headlines with this morning's update.

*Winter Weather:*

   - Light snow will linger across the higher elevations of western MA and
   CT through the day.
   - Accumulations of a coating to 2 inches across the lower elevations,
   with the potential of 4 to 8  inches over the highest terrain especially
   across northwest Franklin county, tonight.
   - The bulk of the accumulations occur during the overnight hours tonight.
   - Potential for localized power outages where snowfall exceeds 5 inches

*Coastal Flooding:*

   - Minor coastal flooding along the eastern Massachusetts coast during
   high tide early this afternoon.
   - Some vulnerable shore roads may experience minor flooding around high
   tide.

*Winds:*

   - Winds will increase late tonight into Saturday.
   - Sustained westerly winds 15-25 mph with gusts 35-45mph are possible
   during the day Saturday.
   - Some isolated tree damage and power outages are possible.

*Marine:*

   - Strong West wind gusts to 40 knots develop late Friday and continue
   through midday Saturday
   - Seas will build to 10 to 15 feet offshore


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:

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