Guys, it looks like 2 systems are going to collide which could mean a MAJOR blizzard for New England. Unlike the first models, the new models are showing this to be an inland event. If you live in this region, prepare accordingly. This could be a life threatening event for the unprepared.
This storm is expected to be of Historical proportions and 2 feet of snow are not out of the question. The worst of the storm will be Friday night into Saturday. Prepare for potential power outages and impassable roads during this period. Winds could gust up to 45 MPH so a wind event is also anticipated.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
319 PM EST WED FEB 6 2013
…A POTENTIAL HISTORIC WINTER STORM AND BLIZZARD IS EXPECTED TO
DROP 1 TO 2 FEET OF SNOW ACROSS MUCH OF THE REGION FRIDAY INTO
SATURDAY…
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WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…CHARLEMONT…GREENFIELD..
BARRE…FITCHBURG…CHESTERFIE
NORTHAMPTON…SPRINGFIELD…MI
JAFFREY…KEENE…MANCHESTER..
319 PM EST WED FEB 6 2013
…WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON…
* LOCATIONS…SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE AS WELL AS WESTERN AND
CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS.
* HAZARD TYPES…HEAVY SNOW.
* ACCUMULATIONS…SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 12 TO 24 INCHES.
* TIMING…LIGHT SNOW WILL DEVELOP FRIDAY MORNING. THE SNOW WILL
INCREASE IN AREAL COVERAGE FRIDAY AFTERNOON…WITH THE HEAVIEST
OCCURRING FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING.
* IMPACTS…HEAVY SNOW AND GUSTY WINDS WILL BRING THE POTENTIAL
FOR NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS. THE WORST OF THE STORM WILL BE
FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING. SNOWFALL RATES OF 2 TO 3
INCHES PER HOUR POSSIBLE. TRAVEL MAY BECOME NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE
WITH BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.
* WINDS…NORTH 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.
* VISIBILITIES…ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A WINTER STORM WATCH IS ISSUED FOR THE POTENTIAL OF ACCUMULATING
SNOW OF 6 OR MORE INCHES IN A 12 HOUR PERIOD…OR 8 OR MORE
INCHES IN A 24 HOUR PERIOD. ANYONE TRAVELING IN THE NEXT 24 TO
36 HOURS SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO MODIFY
TRAVEL PLANS SHOULD WINTER WEATHER DEVELOP.
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