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[Rain & Snow Observations from Jan 25th-Early Jan 26th Storm] Here's a look at the observed rain and snow from the recent storm. Data uses Public Information Statement reports from and our office, meshed with gridded analyses.
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[Long Range Outlook] There are signs that we may finally see a shot of very cold air working into #SNE during the second half of next week.
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#OTD in Weather History: January 26-27, 2015.
Remember the "Snow Blitz" of 2015? This was the first storm to hit the region during that 6 week stretch.
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[Storm Total Rainfall] A widespread 1 to 2" of rain fell across much of the region last night and early this morning. There were some localized 2"+ amounts near the south coast.
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A sharp cold front extended across southern New England this morning. Readings across NW MA were in the mid to upper 30s at 5 AM. Meanwhile, on the warm side of this front, readings were around 50 degrees.
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Aviso Especial Marítimo incluye Aguas costeras desde Provincetown MA a Chatham MA a Nantucket MA hacia afuera 20 mn y Aguas Costeras desde Provincetown a Nantucket de 20 a 35 mn costa afuera hasta las 5:15 AM EST
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Special Marine Warning including the Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from 20 to 35 NM offshore until 5:15 AM EST
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Aviso Especial Marítimo incluye Bahía Buzzards y Pasaje de Vineyard hasta las 3:45 AM EST
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Special Marine Warning including the Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound until 3:45 AM EST
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[8:30 PM Radar Update] The rain snow line is advancing north with many areas seeing a mixed precipitation per the mPing observations.
Send us your reports using the free mPing app:
bit.ly/31oioIj
#ctwx #mawx #riwx
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4 PM: First batch of snow (rain/snow mix south of Mass Pike) moving through SNE. Most roads become wet but could be snow covered in the hills.
Send us your reports using the free mPing app:
bit.ly/31oioIj
#ctwx #mawx #riwx
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Big story overnight is heavy rain & urban/small stream flooding, especially in RI and SE MA.
Flood Warnings are posted for the Pawtuxet & Pawcatuck Rivers in RI where minor flooding is forecast based upon expected rainfall.
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Light snow will move out of region by 3 PM followed by a short break in action.
Next round of snow arrives 4-7 PM and will bring most of accumulation, Snow changes to rain from S to N 5-10 PM.
Keep mPing reports coming! bit.ly/31oioIj
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[12 PM Radar] Much of what you see on radar is not reaching the ground. Light snow is falling in Windsor Locks CT & Westfield MA.
Use the free mPing app to let us know what's falling in your location:
bit.ly/3wwYOKm
#ctwx #mawx #riwx
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It’s #WxKnowledgeWednesday! Where low pressure goes will affect the movement of warm and cold air. Too far north, and most spots see rain. A track off the Mid-Atlantic brings snow for most, but the Interior may miss out. Coastal systems hug the shore and give some snow to all.
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[Snow Amounts Lowered] We have lowered the expected snowfall into tonight. Areas of light snow impact parts of interior #SNE this afternoon, but the steady/heavier snow arrives between 4 & 7 pm. Most locales change to rain by 10 pm. Expect 1-5" of snow northwest of I-95.
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[Flooding Possible] Snow develops this afternoon and changes to heavy rain tonight. The heaviest rain is will fall across RI/SE...where 2 to 3 inches rain are expected. This may lead to not only street flooding, but minor river & stream flooding depicted in the graphic below.
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[Storm Briefing] Areas of light snow develop this afternoon with a brief burst of heavier snow northwest of I-95 toward evening. Snow changes to heavy rain tonight and some urban & small river/stream flooding along with damaging wind gusts are possible across parts of RI/SE MA.
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Our next system brings snow, rain, isolated pockets of freezing rain, and plenty of wind. Below is what the radar could look like as we go throughout today and tonight #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx
More info: weather.gov/boston
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[Upcoming Storm Briefing] Snow develops Wed afternoon & impacts the evening commute. Snow changes to heavy rain Wed night with the potential for pockets of street flooding and some minor Small River/Stream flooding across RI/SE MA. Period of strong winds & power outage risk too.
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[NEW: Wind Advisory] Wind Advisory issued for a period of southerly 40-50 mph wind gusts across portions of RI/SE MA later Wed evening into early Thu morning. Some downed tree limbs and power outages possible.
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[NEW: Flood Watch] Issued for much of RI & SE MA Wed night into Thu AM. Snow changes to heavy rain which may lead to pockets of street flooding along with minor river stream flooding.
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[Precipitation Type & Timing] This is an approximation of the onset of snow Wednesday afternoon and when it will change to rain Wednesday night. Snow will be impacting much of the region during the Wednesday evening commute; so motorists should be prepared for slippery travel.
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[Flooding/Strong Wind Potential] Snow changes to heavy rain Wed night with the risk of street flooding & minor river/stream flooding across RI/SE MA. There is also the potential for a period of 40-50 mph wind gusts and power outages later Wed night in RI/SE MA.
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[Snow ➡️Rain Wed night: Minor Flooding Possible] Snow changes to rain Wed night...roughly between 6 pm and midnight. Potential for 2-3" or rain across RI/SE MA may result in pockets of street flooding as well as well as some minor small river/stream flooding.
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[Wed PM Storm Briefing] Snow develops Wed afternoon & impacts the evening commute. Snow changes to rain from south to north in the 6 pm to 12 am timeframe. Rain after midnight with nuisance street flooding possible & a period of 40-50 mph wind gusts across southeast New England.
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[Wednesday-Thursday Snow] No, this isn't snow total's from today, it's expected accumulations from our NEXT system Wednesday evening into Thursday...
This next storm will pack a "front end punch", with most accumulation occurring overnight.
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[7:20 PM] Snow is wrapping up across SNE. Flakes are still falling east of Worcester but will be coming to an end between 8-11pm. Be aware that untreated surfaces will still be slick overnight! Have a snow report you'd like to submit? Use the link below:
inws.ncep.noaa.gov/report/
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[5 pm update] Heavier snow bands across RI and eastern MA will begin to move into SE MA through 7 pm. Expect snow covered roads and hazardous travel conditions. The snow will taper off between 7 and 9 pm.
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[245 PM radar update] Locally heavier snow bands will be focused across eastern MA and northern RI through 6 pm with snowfall rates up to 1"/hr possible. This will result in hazardous travel which will impact the evening commute.
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Locally heavier snow bands will result in hazardous travel this afternoon across central/W MA into portions of northern CT. Snowfall rates up to 1"/hr possible. Heavier snow will move into portions of eastern MA between 3 and 6 pm.
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[Noon] Rain-snow line is moving to the I-95 corridor and rain will change to snow across RI and SE MA between 1 and 3 pm. Snow will continue across rest of SNE through the afternoon which will impact the evening commute.
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[12PM] Here's a look at the current rain-snow line across southern New England. This line will continue to push east through this afternoon.
Note: If you are very close to this line, you may switch back and forth between rain and snow before the line moves east.
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Here are the latest snowfall amounts for the current storm through 11 am. The bulk of the snowfall so far has been confined to the Berkshires and northern Worcester Hills, with greater amounts to the north. Additional snowfall is expected this afternoon as rain changes to snow.
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#OTD in Weather History: January 22-23, 2005.
The "Blizzard of 2005" was winding down after dumping 1 to 3 feet of snow across much of southern New England.
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