Blizzard warnings hoisted
Blizzard Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1159 AM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018
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Eastern Essex MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Brockton, Plymouth,
Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven
1159 AM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 65
mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 10
to 18 inches with localized 20 inch amounts possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Essex County, Plymouth County, Cape Cod and
Marthas Vineyard.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous with 1 to 3
inch per hour snowfall rates at times and significantly impact
the morning commute. The Tuesday afternoon commute is also
expected to be impacted. Wet snow and strong winds will result
in some power outages and tree damage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle.