[Weather] [2022.03.11 PM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Saturday's Winter Storm & Strong Winds

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good afternoon,

Below you will find this afternoon's one-page briefing and graphics on
winter weather Saturday and strong gusts Saturday night into Sunday
morning.

*What has changed:*

   - Winter Storm Warning expanded to all of Berkshire County
   - Expanded Winter Weather Advisory to Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden,
   Worcester, and northwest Middlesex County
   - Wind Advisory for the eastern slopes of the Berkshires; western
   Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden County. In addition, northern Worcester
   County, Cape Cod, Island, and eastern coastal communities of Massachusetts

*Key Points:*

   - Rain changes to snow from northwest to southeast Saturday, starting
   late in the morning near the Berkshires but not until later in the
   afternoon in Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts.
   - Most of the accumulating snow will occur north and west of Harford to
   Worcester, especially in the higher elevations. Initially, the snow may be
   heavy and wet when it changes over but should transition to a lighter and
   fluffier snow Saturday afternoon.
   - Strong northwest winds Saturday night into Sunday, especially near the
   coast and in the higher elevations, which could result in minor wind damage
   such as some downed branches/tree limbs and wires.

Thank you,

Torry Gaucher and 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:

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