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Western Massachusetts, particularly Berkshire County, is expected to receive 2 to 6 inches of snow Sunday night, with the possibility of heavier bursts causing snowfall rates of up to an inch per hour. A winter weather advisory is in effect from 5 p.m. Sunday to noon Monday, with slippery road conditions expected to impact Monday morning's commute. Wind advisories will also be in effect on Monday for the entire region.
Western Massachusetts is experiencing snowy and slippery road conditions with wet roads and sleet sticking to the ground, with more snow, sleet, and freezing rain expected. Temperatures are around 30 degrees, and a Winter Weather Advisory is in place for several counties until Wednesday evening, urging caution and allowing extra time for clearing snow and driving.
A storm in western Massachusetts has caused flooding, as shown in photos captured by Gray Media Group journalists.
In celebration of National Cheese Pizza Day, Yelp has compiled a list of the top 20 cheese pizza places in western Massachusetts. The list includes popular spots such as Family Pizzeria and Restaurant, Peppo's Pizza, and Pinocchio's Pizzeria. Yelp evaluated these locations based on factors like ratings and reviews to determine the best cheese pizzas in the area.
Several businesses currently housed at the Eastfield Mall in Springfield, Massachusetts, are moving to new locations as the mall is set to close and be developed into a mixed-use commercial and retail hub. Community partners and economic development organizations have been assisting these businesses in securing new sites, with some utilizing ARPA and other economic development funding. The Western Mass Economic Development Council has provided a list of the businesses and their new addresses across the region.
The 22News Storm Team has issued a Weather Alert for Monday for the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon in western Massachusetts. Heavy downpours and strong winds are the primary risks, with a "Marginal" risk for severe weather. Stay updated with the 22News Storm Team Weather App.
Seven men from Western Massachusetts have been arrested for stealing over 470 catalytic converters worth at least $2 million in Massachusetts and New Hampshire over the past two years. The men were federally charged for their involvement in the criminal network, and officials believe that Rafael Davila is the leader of the network. The stolen catalytic converters were sold to Jose Torres, who then sold them to scrap dealers in the Northeast. The men were also involved in stealing from ATMs and jewelry stores. The men were charged with multiple federal crimes, including conspiracy to transport stolen property, money laundering, and theft from a federally insured bank.