[Weather] [2022.03.12 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Saturday's Winter Storm & Strong Winds

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good morning,

Below you will find this morning's one-page briefing and graphics on winter
weather today and strong winds from late this afternoon into Sunday
morning.

*What has changed:*

   - Wind Advisory expanded into Hartford county Connecticut

*Key Points:*

   - Rain changes to snow from northwest to southeast today, 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 Hartford 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 this afternoon.
   - For Hartford to Worcester, including surrounding towns, an inch or two
   of snow, along with a period of sleet/ice pellets, will result in slippery
   travel
   - Strong northwest winds 40 to 50 mph late this afternoon into early
   Sunday, may result in minor wind damage such as some downed branches/tree
   limbs and wires.  The strongest winds and any wind damage may be focused in
   western sections of MA/CT including the CT River Valley

Rob Megina & Frank Nocera

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
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Norton, MA 02766
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