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weather1 year ago

"Snowfall Forecast: Winter Storm Watch for Central Mass. and Coastal Areas"

A winter storm watch is in effect for Central Massachusetts, with up to a foot of snow possible in parts of Worcester County between Sunday morning and Monday evening. The National Weather Service expects the snow to start Sunday morning and continue for the rest of the day, tapering off into snow showers Monday morning. The Monday morning commute will likely be affected, and heavy, wet snow combined with wind gusts up to 35 mph could result in power failures. Accumulations are more certain in northern Worcester County, with 8 to 12 inches expected, while lower-elevation portions of southern Worcester County could see 4 to 7 inches of wet snow.

weather2 years ago

Northeast Storm Brings Heavy Snow and Hazardous Road Conditions

Central Massachusetts experienced its first major snowstorm of the season, with over 13 inches of snow falling in Worcester and even higher totals in surrounding communities. Plowing efforts were underway, and a parking ban remained in effect. The storm caused power outages, with about 600 customers in Worcester County affected. While residents enjoyed the winter wonderland, concerns arose about potential flooding as temperatures were expected to rise and rain was forecasted for midweek.