WEATHER: WINTER STORM WATCH
Now in effect for all of Massachusetts for a snow storm that will move into the state late Sunday night and last through Monday.
Snow accumulations around a foot are expected.
Gusty North to Northeast winds may result in near blizzard conditions at times on Monday, with poor visibility and blowing/drifting snow.
A frigid air mass is expected behind the storm Monday night. Low temperatures by early Tuesday will fall to zero to 10 below for most of the region, including the Boston to Providence corridor.
Dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below are expected.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS:
– Increase in fires from alternative heating sources or people trying to thaw frozen pipes with blow torches.
– Carbon monoxide poisoning from alternative heating sources.
– Water main breaks possible from frost penetrating deep into the ground.
– Increase in EMS calls and hospital patients with hypothermia and/or frost bite.
Additionally, roads may be slippery or snow covered at times, and there may be periods of significantly reduced visibility due to blowing snow.
Be safe
Mayor Romeo Theken
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