Storm Coordination Message #4 – Wednesday 3/12/14-Thursday 3/13/14 Winter Storm Event
Hello to all..
..Strong Coastal Storm Affecting Southern New England with strong winds along the South Coast, heavy rainfall and the threat for a moderate snowfall for Franklin County Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire along with a flash freeze and lighter snowfall for much of the rest of Southern New England. The threat of the flash freeze is more significant than the snowfall across much of the region south and east of Southern New Hampshire and Northwest Massachusetts and caution is advised for the morning commute on both roads and walkways as this will be one of the more significant flash freezes we have seen in recent years..
..A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through Noon Thursday for Southern New Hampshire and Franklin County Massachusetts for 3-6″ of snow with isolated higher amounts and a trace to a tenth inch of ice. The snow will be heavy and wet along with any icing and increasing winds as we get into Thursday may cause isolated pockets of tree and wire damage and isolated power outages..
..A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect from 10 PM Wednesday Evening through Noon Thursday for Northern Connecticut, North-Central Rhode Island and the remainder of Western, Central and Northeast Massachusetts along with interior Southeast Massachusetts include the Metro Boston area for 1-3″ of snow with the highest amounts closest to the Route 2 corridor along with a trace to a few hundredths of an inch of ice accretion. Rain will transition to sleet and freezing rain and then snow during the overnight hours from 10 PM Wednesday Evening through 4 AM Thursday from northwest to southeast..
..At this time, winds are expected to stay just below Wind Advisory thresholds but will be monitored through Thursday Afternoon. Wind Gusts up to 40 and possibly 45 MPH are likely..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor conditions for wet snow totals, flash freeze conditions and any damage from strong winds or strong winds and wet snow through Thursday Afternoon..
The strong coastal storm system is affecting the region as expected. Across Southern New Hampshire and Franklin County Massachusetts, a rain to freezing rain to wet snow situation is ongoing. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 400 PM Wednesday Afternoon through Noon Thursday for this area. The current forecast is that this area will receive 3-6″ of snow with isolated higher amounts along with a trace of ice particularly in higher elevations. The snow is expected to be heavy and wet and may cause isolated pockets of tree and wire damage and power outages. The rain-snow line will bear close watching in this area during the course of the storm. Portions of Northern New England will likely receive well over 6″ of snow.
For much of the rest of Southern New England, rainfall of 0.50-1.5″ with isolated higher amounts is likely. Some urban and poor drainage flooding and poor drainage flooding from clogged storm drains will be possible across these areas. Much of the heaviest precipitation will occur late Wednesday Afternoon into Thursday Morning. Colder air will then work into the area with strong winds possible over the area. The colder air is expected to work into the rest of Southern New England from northwest to southeast between 10 PM Wednesday Evening and 4 AM Thursday Morning and would allow for the rain to change to snow with the potential of 1-3″ of accumulation with the highest amounts closest to the Route 2 corridor. A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect from 10 PM Wednesday Evening through Noon Thursday for Northern Connecticut, North-Central Rhode Island and the remainder of Western, Central and Northeast Massachusetts along with interior Southeast Massachusetts including the Metro Boston area. Caution is advised for the morning commute on both roads and walkways as this will be one of the more significant flash freezes we have seen in recent years. At this time, winds are expected to stay below Wind Advisory thresholds but will be monitored through Thursday Afternoon.
SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor conditions for wet snow totals, flash freeze conditions and any damage from strong winds or strong winds and wet snow through Thursday Afternoon. This will be the last coordination message unless a significant change to the situation occurs. Below is the NWS Taunton Winter Weather Advisory Statement, Hazardous Weather Outlook, and Snowfall Map:
NWS Taunton Winter Weather Advisory Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.wwus41.KBOX.html
NWS Taunton Hazardous Weather Outlook:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.flus41.KBOX.html
NWS Taunton Snowfall Map:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/StormTotalSnow/index.php
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator
Home Phone #: (508) 994-1875 (After 6 PM)
Home/Data #: (508) 997-4503 (After 6 PM)
Work Phone #: 508-346-2929 (8 AM-5 PM)
Email Address: rmacedo@rcn.com
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Hello to all..
..Strong Coastal Storm Affecting Southern New England with strong winds along the South Coast, heavy rainfall and the threat for a moderate snowfall for Franklin County Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire along with a flash freeze and lighter snowfall for much of the rest of Southern New England. The threat of the flash freeze is more significant than the snowfall across much of the region south and east of Southern New Hampshire and Northwest Massachusetts and caution is advised for the morning commute on both roads and walkways as this will be one of the more significant flash freezes we have seen in recent years..
..A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through Noon Thursday for Southern New Hampshire and Franklin County Massachusetts for 3-6″ of snow with isolated higher amounts and a trace to a tenth inch of ice. The snow will be heavy and wet along with any icing and increasing winds as we get into Thursday may cause isolated pockets of tree and wire damage and isolated power outages..
..A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect from 10 PM Wednesday Evening through Noon Thursday for Northern Connecticut, North-Central Rhode Island and the remainder of Western, Central and Northeast Massachusetts along with interior Southeast Massachusetts include the Metro Boston area for 1-3″ of snow with the highest amounts closest to the Route 2 corridor along with a trace to a few hundredths of an inch of ice accretion. Rain will transition to sleet and freezing rain and then snow during the overnight hours from 10 PM Wednesday Evening through 4 AM Thursday from northwest to southeast..
..At this time, winds are expected to stay just below Wind Advisory thresholds but will be monitored through Thursday Afternoon. Wind Gusts up to 40 and possibly 45 MPH are likely..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor conditions for wet snow totals, flash freeze conditions and any damage from strong winds or strong winds and wet snow through Thursday Afternoon..
The strong coastal storm system is affecting the region as expected. Across Southern New Hampshire and Franklin County Massachusetts, a rain to freezing rain to wet snow situation is ongoing. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 400 PM Wednesday Afternoon through Noon Thursday for this area. The current forecast is that this area will receive 3-6″ of snow with isolated higher amounts along with a trace of ice particularly in higher elevations. The snow is expected to be heavy and wet and may cause isolated pockets of tree and wire damage and power outages. The rain-snow line will bear close watching in this area during the course of the storm. Portions of Northern New England will likely receive well over 6″ of snow.
For much of the rest of Southern New England, rainfall of 0.50-1.5″ with isolated higher amounts is likely. Some urban and poor drainage flooding and poor drainage flooding from clogged storm drains will be possible across these areas. Much of the heaviest precipitation will occur late Wednesday Afternoon into Thursday Morning. Colder air will then work into the area with strong winds possible over the area. The colder air is expected to work into the rest of Southern New England from northwest to southeast between 10 PM Wednesday Evening and 4 AM Thursday Morning and would allow for the rain to change to snow with the potential of 1-3″ of accumulation with the highest amounts closest to the Route 2 corridor. A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect from 10 PM Wednesday Evening through Noon Thursday for Northern Connecticut, North-Central Rhode Island and the remainder of Western, Central and Northeast Massachusetts along with interior Southeast Massachusetts including the Metro Boston area. Caution is advised for the morning commute on both roads and walkways as this will be one of the more significant flash freezes we have seen in recent years. At this time, winds are expected to stay below Wind Advisory thresholds but will be monitored through Thursday Afternoon.
SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor conditions for wet snow totals, flash freeze conditions and any damage from strong winds or strong winds and wet snow through Thursday Afternoon. This will be the last coordination message unless a significant change to the situation occurs. Below is the NWS Taunton Winter Weather Advisory Statement, Hazardous Weather Outlook, and Snowfall Map:
NWS Taunton Winter Weather Advisory Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.wwus41.KBOX.html
NWS Taunton Hazardous Weather Outlook:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.flus41.KBOX.html
NWS Taunton Snowfall Map:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/StormTotalSnow/index.php
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator
Home Phone #: (508) 994-1875 (After 6 PM)
Home/Data #: (508) 997-4503 (After 6 PM)
Work Phone #: 508-346-2929 (8 AM-5 PM)
Email Address: rmacedo@rcn.com
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