In anticipation of extreme cold and a significant winter storm expected to bring widespread snow across Massachusetts, State officials advise residents and visitors to plan ahead and review winter weather safety tips.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for western Massachusetts from Friday at 7:00 p.m. to Saturday at 1:00 p.m. with wind chills as low as 25 degrees below zero expected in some spots. A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect from 10:00 p.m. Friday evening to 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning for the rest of the state with low wind chills to 20 below zero.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Sunday morning through Monday evening.
According to the NWS, wind chill temperatures will be in the single digits and below zero across much of Massachusetts on Saturday. The snowstorm, which is expected to intensify during the evening and overnight hours on Sunday into Monday will result in total accumulations above 12 inches for much of Massachusetts with some communities potentially receiving up to 2 feet of snow. Slippery road conditions are expected throughout the state with the Monday morning commute expected to be especially difficult.
“While we continue to monitor the track of the storm to determine its impact, it’s clear much of Massachusetts will receive significant snow that will impact travel on Sunday into Monday,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “If you need to be on the roads, particularly before, during or after the Patriots game on Sunday afternoon, drivers should leave extra time to reach their destinations while leaving plenty of space for plows to safely do their jobs.”
The State Emergency Operations Center will be activated at the headquarters of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in Framingham. MEMA will also be activating regional emergency operation centers in Agawam, Tewksbury and Franklin.
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