A robust winter storm may be in store for Massachusetts early this week. I know it is almost spring but the cold air and winter weather just does not want to stop! A very anomalous air pattern is beginning to unfold and may obtain unprecedented values. What this means is a southern drop of the polar jet across the Continental US. This will help support a major snow event in New England. The models differ some on exactly what areas will get the most snow but it looks like the region around the Mass Pike will likely see the most snow. Other areas could see high accumulations as well if the changeover to rain is later or does not happen at all.
Archive for Winter Season 2013
Massachusetts Storm Damage Reports
RELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT…SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
928 PM EST THU MAR 07 2013
..TIME… …EVENT… …CITY LOCATION… …LAT.LON…
..DATE… ….MAG…. ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. …SOURCE….
..REMARKS..
1207 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 2 ESE NANTUCKET 41.26N 70.07W
03/07/2013 M58 MPH NANTUCKET MA ASOS
NANTUCKET AIRPORT
0628 AM COASTAL FLOOD BOSTON 42.32N 71.07W
03/07/2013 SUFFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
MORRISSEY BLVD. CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS FROM UMASS TO
FREEPORT ST. DUE TO FLOODING.
0645 AM COASTAL FLOOD MARBLEHEAD 42.48N 70.87W
03/07/2013 ESSEX MA CITY OFFICIAL
Category: Winter Season 2013 |
Tags: Massachusetts Storm Damage Reports
Winter Storm “Saturn” AM Update
There is still lots of uncertainty as to exactly where in Mass. the heaviest snow is going to fall. The snow amounts have been raised in most locations in response to recent model trends. Boston may be upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning later today. Most of inland Central Mass. is under a Winter Weather Advisory at this time.
It appears the bulk of the snow in the interior will occur later this afternoon into tonight. Travel will become hazardous so plan accordingly.
Category: Winter Season 2013 |
Tags: winter storm Saturn
**Winter Weather Advisory for Springfield, Massachusetts***
***Winter Weather Advisory for Springfield, Mass*****
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
420 PM EST WED MAR 6 2013
…HEAVY WET SNOW EXPECTED THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY…
.A STRONG OCEAN STORM WILL SLOWLY PASS WELL SOUTHEAST OF NEW
ENGLAND TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY. STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY WET SNOW
WILL WRAP TO THE NORTH OF THIS LOW. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED
ACROSS PARTS OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS AND NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND.
THERE IS STILL SOME UNCERTAINTY REGARDING EXACT SNOWFALL
AMOUNTS…BUT THIS STORM WILL HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.
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/O.NEW.KBOX.WW.Y.0009.130307T1200Z-130308T1800Z/
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…CHARLEMONT…GREENFIELD…ORANGE…
CHESTERFIELD…BLANDFORD…AMHERST…NORTHAMPTON…SPRINGFIELD
420 PM EST WED MAR 6 2013
Category: Winter Season 2013 |
Winter Storm “Saturn” Heads for Northeast States
*****Lake Wind Advisory for most of Florida….
Winter Storm Saturn bearing down on East Coast…….****
****Coastal Flood Warning for Coastal New Jersey and New England****
Winter Storm Saturn bearing down on East Coast…….****
****Coastal Flood Warning for Coastal New Jersey and New England****
Winter storm “Saturn” is now affecting the Washington area and as the system moves offshore and then turns more north, the system will have an impact on inland areas of New England as well as along the coast. Many flights are now cancelled and more will be cancelled as the day goes on into tomorrow. Many New Jersey coastal areas are under voluntary evacuation orders due to the potential for coastal flooding.
Wet, Heavy Snow For Northeast
A wet and heavy snow event is slated for the Northeast this weekend. A significant coastal storm will be the fuel that creates the snow event this Saturday. The potential for wet, heavy snow is possible especially north of the Mass Pike. The forecast is tricky because the temperatures will be on the borderline of freezing. Most of the snow will be inland and away from the immediate coast.
New England Blizzard Snow Depth Reports
NOUS41 KBOX 091335
PNSBOX
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PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
SPOTTER REPORTS
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
835 AM EST SAT FEB 09 2013
THE FOLLOWING ARE UNOFFICIAL OBSERVATIONS TAKEN DURING THE PAST 4
HOURS FOR THE STORM THAT HAS BEEN AFFECTING OUR REGION. APPRECIATION
IS EXTENDED TO HIGHWAY DEPARTMENTS…COOPERATIVE OBSERVERS…SKYWARN
SPOTTERS AND MEDIA FOR THESE REPORTS. THIS SUMMARY IS ALSO AVAILABLE
ON OUR HOME PAGE AT WEATHER.GOV/BOSTON
********************STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL********************
LOCATION STORM TOTAL TIME/DATE COMMENTS
SNOWFALL OF
/INCHES/ MEASUREMENT
CONNECTICUT
Category: Winter Season 2013 |
Tags: new england blizzard
Latest Forecast Charts Of Blizzard 2013
The very latest weather chart. Note the extreme low pressure in the area just off the coast. This is the main part of the storm. Also note the “Clipper” low just to the west of the main low. These 2 systems will meet to bring in Blizzard 2013.
A closer look at the latest forecast map…..
Note the low is now at 996 MB. Normal sea level is around 1018 MB or higher. we will see how the low deepens as the pressures drop throughout the day. The lower the pressure, the more intense the storm.
Category: Winter Season 2013 |
Tags: blizzard forecast charts
Blizzard Warnings/Winter Storm Warnings In Effect
*****Winter Storm Warning For Central Massachusetts*****
*****Accumulations of up to 2 Feet Possible******
******Includes The City Of Springfield*****
*****This is a potential historic storm that is rapidly gaining strength and travel will be hazardous to impossible later today into tomorrow*****
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
439 AM EST FRI FEB 8 2013
…A POTENTIAL HISTORIC WINTER STORM AND BLIZZARD IS EXPECTED TO
DROP UP TO 3 FEET OF SNOW THROUGH SATURDAY…
Blizzard Warnings for Massachusetts and New York
Blizzard warnings have been issued for eastern and SE Massachusetts along with the New York City area. Winter Storm Warnings are in place elsewhere.
Increasing clouds tonight will lead to light snow early tomorrow. The air column will remain cold enough to support snow throughout the region.
Snow will become heavy by the evening commute and travel will become hazardous.
Travel later in the night may become impossible. If you need to travel, be at your destination before Friday night as you will not be able to get anywhere after that.
Category: Uncategorized, Winter Season 2013 |
Tags: new england blizzard, nor'easter, northeast blizzard