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Ongoing areas of rain are expected to change to a slushy wintry mix of sleet and snow between 2 to 4...
Special Weather Statement
Areas of drizzle with pockets of freezing drizzle will continue into early Saturday morning. The bul...
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing drizzle. Ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Western and Central Hi...
Special Weather Statement
Spotty freezing drizzle is possible through tonight north of the Mass Pike and in the higher elevati...
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice acc...
Past Weather Alerts for Lowell
Special Weather Statement
Ongoing areas of rain are expected to change to a slushy wintry mix of sleet and snow between 2 to 4 AM Monday, and then taper off between 9 to 11 AM Monday. Total snow and sleet accumulations of a coating to 2 inches are anticipated, primarily on grassy non-paved surfaces. It is possible that embedded heavier precipitation bands could lead to slushy accumulations on pavement, which would impact travelers during the Monday morning commute. This wintry precipitation should be mainly focused within about 20 miles either side of the Massachusetts Turnpike, but could extend as far south as the Hartford to Providence corridor. Motorists and commuters travelling during the pre-dawn hours into Monday morning should be aware of this changeover to wintry precipitation and the potential for slippery conditions. Travel with extra caution if snow and sleet is encountered Monday morning.
Special Weather Statement
Areas of drizzle with pockets of freezing drizzle will continue into early Saturday morning. The bulk of the freezing drizzle will be in the high terrain where temperatures were at or below freezing and untreated roads maybe icy. However...even some of the lower elevations had temperatures around 32 degrees which may lead to some patchy black ice. Plan on allowing extra travel time and be especially careful on bridges and overpasses. This is particularly true in the high terrain where temperatures were a few degrees below freezing. Pedestrians should also be careful in parking lots and walkways which may have patches of black ice. Temperatures will warm above freezing by mid to late Saturday morning alleviating any issues.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing drizzle. Ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Western and Central Hillsborough, Merrimack, Strafford, Eastern Hillsborough, and Interior Rockingham Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible due to icy road conditions. This is especially true on untreated side roads. Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.
Special Weather Statement
Spotty freezing drizzle is possible through tonight north of the Mass Pike and in the higher elevations. Be alert for icy spots on untreated roads. Across the rest of southern New England, including areas near the coast, temperatures will fall to around freezing later tonight into early Saturday morning. Leftover moisture may produce icy spots on untreated roads in these areas as well. Plan on allowing extra travel time and be especially careful on bridges and overpasses. Temperatures will warm above freezing Saturday morning.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations around three tenths of an inch. Greatest risk for over one quarter inch of ice accretion will be in the southern Berkshires and the southern Worcester Hills. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of a coating to 2 inches in western MA, up to 4 inches in northeastern MA, and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch in both regions. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, eastern, northeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Western and Central Hillsborough, Cheshire, Coastal Rockingham, Eastern Hillsborough, and Interior Rockingham Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible due to slippery road conditions. This is especially true on untreated side roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will likely begin as sleet or freezing rain and turn to snow within a few hours of onset. Snow may be briefly moderate to heavy at times.
Special Weather Statement
Widespread rain and freezing rain will continue into the overnight hours...but should come to an end toward daybreak. However...residual moisture, light winds and the cold ground from our recent weather will be favorable for the formation of black ice. This may also be accompanied by some freezing fog too. Motorists traveling early Wednesday morning should allow extra time to reach their destination and be prepared for black ice. Untreated walkways and parking lots may also become very slippery for pedestrians. Temperatures should rise above freezing by mid- late Wednesday morning alleviating any black ice issues.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around one-tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch for a storm total of 3 to 5 inches. Ice accumulations up to one tench of an inch across southern NH. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to snow covered roads.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Northern Connecticut, northwest Rhode Island, and western, central and northeastern Massachusetts. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
Special Weather Statement
A quick burst of snow will overspread the region from west to east between 5 and 8 am Wednesday morning. The snow will be short- lived and exit the coast by early afternoon perhaps even ending as a bit of rain. However...the burst of snow will coincide with part of the morning commute with a quick 1-2" of snow and localized 3" possible. Motorists should be prepared for a period of snow covered roads and reduced visibility for the morning commute. Temperatures will rise well above freezing by afternoon alleviating any issues.
Special Weather Statement
A brief period of light to moderate snow will overspread the region from west to east between 7 and 9 am Wednesday morning. The snow will be short lived and exit to the east by early afternoon in most locations with between 1-3" of accumulation, but localized 4" amounts are possible. Motorists should be prepared for a period of snow covered roads and reduced visibility for the morning commute. Temperatures will rise above freezing later in the day in most locations, allowing for improving travel conditions.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (11.3 to 13.2 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Essex, Suffolk and Eastern Norfolk Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Shallow pockets of flooding less than one foot deep affects the lowest lying areas along the coast, including Morrissey Boulevard in Boston. Most roads remain passable. Flooding up to one foot deep affects coastal roads on the North Shore from Salem to Gloucester and Newburyport. Rough surf will cause flooding on some coastal roads around the time of high tide due to splashover.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeastern, and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with near-blizzard conditions at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region with a period of moderate travel impacts expected. Periods of moderate snow and low visibility will be the biggest hazards. The potential exists for snowbands that will bring periods of locally heavy snowfall, which will lead to rapid snow accumulations and extremely dangerous travel conditions. Significant snowfall and periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very dangerous driving conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited.
Coastal Flood Watch
* WHAT...An ocean storm will bring large waves and storm surge for the Monday afternoon high tide. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York County. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
Coastal Flood Warning
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.5 to 13.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Many roads near Nantucket Harbor become impassable with 1 to 2 feet of water and affects access to the ferry terminals. This includes Easy Street, South Beach Street, Easton Street, Walsh Street, Willard Street, and Straight Wharf. Many coastal roads become impassable with flooding 1 to 3 feet deep. This includes the Chappy Ferry Dock and Dock Street near Edgartown Harbor. In Vineyard Haven, Five Corners, Beach Road, and Water Street become impassable. In Oak Bluffs, flooding affects East Chop Drive, the section of Lake Avenue near Oak Bluffs Harbor, and Sea View Avenue, where debris may also wash onto the roadway.
Coastal Flood Watch
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (3.5 to 12.9 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From early Monday morning through late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads may become impassable. Low lying areas and roads near Nantucket Harbor, including Easy Street, may experience pockets of shallow flooding less than one foot deep.
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. This includes Boston to Providence corridor. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 17 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 15 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...All of Massachusetts east of the Berkshires except for southeastern Massachusetts. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Much of Massachusetts north of the Massachusetts Turnpike. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Coastal Flood Watch
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (3.5 to 12.9 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From early Monday morning through late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads may become impassable. Low lying areas and roads near Nantucket Harbor, including Easy Street, may experience pockets of shallow flooding less than one foot deep.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Coastal Flood Watch
* WHAT...Minor to moderate coastal flooding possible. Flooding could be as deep as 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Eastern Massachusetts coast, including Cape Cod and the Islands. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed around high tides early Monday morning and again early Tuesday morning. Debris may wash onto coastal roads from wave action. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Significant beach erosion is likely.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region with a period of moderate travel impacts expected. Periods of moderate snow and low visibility will be the biggest hazards. The potential exists for snowbands that will bring periods of locally heavy snowfall, which will lead to rapid snow accumulations and extremely dangerous travel conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York County. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham, Eastern Hillsborough, and Interior Rockingham Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...A weak weather system will bring a period of snowfall to the region. Although snowfall amounts will be light, travel will still be impacted due to snowfall accumulations on untreated roads. The potential exists for snowbands that will bring periods of locally heavy snowfall, which will lead to rapid snow accumulations and extremely dangerous travel conditions. Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York County. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham, Eastern Hillsborough, and Interior Rockingham Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...A plowable snowfall is expected this afternoon and tonight with reduced visibilities and slick travel. Snow may be briefly heavy this evening...with significant impacts possible for the evening commute. Snowfall will diminish in intensity Friday night.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region. Rapidly deteriorating travel conditions are expected this afternoon and evening with significant evening commute impacts across New Hampshire. Snowfall rates of over 1 inch per hour are possible this evening.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of a coating to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to around two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Northern Connecticut, northwest Rhode Island, and much of Massachusetts along and south of the Massachusetts Turnpike. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Special Weather Statement
After a period of light rain/snow showers this afternoon and evening, temperatures will fall below freezing and into the 20s overnight. Light winds will limit how quickly wet surfaces can dry out and thus we expect areas of black ice to develop tonight and persist through the morning commute tomorrow. Travel with caution, especially on untreated surfaces and secondary roads.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Much of western and central Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely be impacted Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night due to low visibility at times and snow covered roads.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.0 to 13.0 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...The eastern Massachusetts coastline. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads remain passable. Shallow pockets of flooding less than one foot deep affect more vulnerable coastal roads along the North Shore from Salem and Gloucester to Newburyport. Rough surf will likely cause some splashover onto coastal roads around the time of high tide. Roads remain passable. Low lying areas and roads near Nantucket Harbor, including Easy Street, may experience pockets of shallow flooding less than one foot deep. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sub-freezing temperatures and very cold road surfaces could allow storm surge to freeze, prolonging impacts and delaying drainage even after high tide.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.0 to 13.0 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...The eastern MA coastline. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Shallow pockets of flooding less than one foot deep affects the lowest lying areas along the coast, including Morrissey Boulevard in Boston. Most roads remain passable. Flooding up to one foot deep affects coastal roads on the North Shore from Salem to Gloucester and Newburyport. Rough surf will cause flooding on some coastal roads around the time of high tide due to splashover. Roads remain passable with pockets of shallow flooding less than one foot deep. This mainly affects low lying areas and roads near Edgartown Harbor, including the Chappy Ferry Dock. Shallow flooding may also approach Five Corners in Vineyard Haven. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two additional high tide cycles will result in pockets of minor coastal flooding. The first is very late tonight with the second around lunchtime Monday. Sub-freezing temperatures and very cold road surfaces could allow storm surge to freeze, prolonging impacts and delaying drainage after high tide periods.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding is expected at high tide tonight from an offshore storm. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York and Coastal Cumberland Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.