Search And Rescue: Police Seek Lost Man At Height Of Winter Storm Search And Rescue: Police Seek Lost Man At Height Of Winter Storm
Search And Rescue: Police Seek Lost Man At Height Of Winter Storm As snow poured down from the night sky, Enfield Police received a report of a man wandering, apparently lost in the woods. The call came in around 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1 when a resident observed a familiar person walk through their yard and into the woods, police said. “They felt this was highly unusual, especially since it was 27 degrees out,” police said. The snow was falling in sheets by this point in the storm, which left about 8 inches in East Longmeadow overnight. Police began a search for the man by tracking his path in the snow down Bridge Lane. Other officers followed tracks …
Update: Expect A Polar Vortex, Snow, And Fierce Wind Over The Next 5 Days Update: Expect A Polar Vortex, Snow, And Fierce Wind Over The Next 5 Days
Update: Expect A Polar Vortex, Snow, And Fierce Wind Over The Next 5 Days Break out your best Bernie Sander's style knitted-mittens and extra-thick jackets, a polar vortex is about to descend on Massachusetts and much of New England. A blast of cold wind from Canada is expected to drop temperatures to as low as 20 degrees below 0. The oncoming polar vortex may also bring snow to Central and Western Massachusetts starting on Friday, Jan. 29. In these conditions, frostbite could start to form after 30 minutes outside. The National Weather Service has issued a “hazardous weather outlook” for the region between northern Connecticut and North Worcester County. The fo…
First Snow, Then Rain: New Forecasts Released For Sunday Storm First Snow, Then Rain: New Forecasts Released For Sunday Storm
First Snow, Then Rain: New Forecasts Released For Sunday Storm A newly-released forecast called for two rounds of precipitation Sunday, with winter weather advisories issued for parts of North Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. The first was snow, and it was making its way across North Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania as of 8:15 a.m. Sunday, the National Weather Service said. Between two and four inches of snow and sleet were possible in North Jersey and The Poconos before noon, while rain was expected across Central and South Jersey.  The second round of precipitation was expected to feature more rain than snow in the early afternoon and …
Winter Weather Advisory: New Year Starts With Storm Bringing Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain Winter Weather Advisory: New Year Starts With Storm Bringing Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain
Winter Weather Advisory: New Year Starts With Storm Bringing Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain It won't take long for the first storm system of the new year to sweep through the region. New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1 will start out with plenty of sunshine on a day in which the high temperature will be in the upper 30s, with wind-chill values between 20 and 30 degrees. Clouds will rapidly increase in the afternoon as the system arrives around nightfall Friday, bringing a wintry mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain. New York City, the surrounding immediate northern suburbs, and Long Island will see mainly rain with some sleet at times. Areas north of I-287 in…
Forecast: Expect Snow Today, Wednesday, Dec. 30 - Rain on NYD Forecast: Expect Snow Today, Wednesday, Dec. 30 - Rain on NYD
Forecast: Expect Snow Today, Wednesday, Dec. 30 - Rain on NYD Snow is on the way for today, according to the most recent forecast by the National Weather Service. It won’t add up to much, but meteorologists are predicting light snow in the region today, Wednesday, Dec. 30. The snow will be heaviest in Central Massachusetts and the Northern Berkshires with the Worcester, Fitchburg, Pittsfield, and North Adams areas expected to receive an inch of snow. In Western Massachusetts, the southernmost part of Central Massachusetts, and Berkshires South County are expected to receive less than an inch of snow. The snow could become rain Wednesday night or ear…
Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued By National Weather Service For Powerful Christmas Eve Storm Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued By National Weather Service For Powerful Christmas Eve Storm
Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued By National Weather Service For Powerful Christmas Eve Storm The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement for a powerful system that will sweep through the area on Christmas Eve, bringing drenching rain, thunderstorms, and damaging winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for the storm is Thursday night, Dec. 24 into Friday morning, Dec. 25. "The combination of lingering snowpack and heavy rain may bring flooding, with the highest potential across northeast New Jersey, the Lower Hudson Valley, and southern Connecticut," said the National Weather Service statement, issued early Tuesday mornin…
Scattered Snow Showers Possible With Chance For Some Accumulation In These Parts Of Region Scattered Snow Showers Possible With Chance For Some Accumulation In These Parts Of Region
Scattered Snow Showers Possible With Chance For Some Accumulation In These Parts Of Region Christmas Week could start and end with new rounds of snow. We continue to keep an eye on the potential for a system to sweep through overnight Christmas Eve into Christmas Day that could bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain. But you'll want to keep an eye on the sky well before that as there is a chance for some light snow on Sunday, Dec. 20. For areas south of Interstate 84, scattered snow showers are possible between noon and 9 p.m. Sunday on a mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the mid 30s. Little to no accumulation is expected. But during that time, there could be minor sn…
Photos From The Storm - Snow Continues To Fall And Photos Are Coming In Photos From The Storm - Snow Continues To Fall And Photos Are Coming In
Photos From The Storm - Snow Continues To Fall And Photos Are Coming In People are already posting photos and videos of the first major snowstorm of the cold-weather season to social media - capturing heaping piles of snow, white-out roads, and plenty of plow trucks in action. A Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service is in effect until 1 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 17. Overnight, snowfall accumulations reached up to a foot in Western Massachusetts and just below that in Connecticut. The following photos were posted to public Facebook pages and community groups. Enjoy! And follow the posters for more information and pictures. Snow posted to …
SNOW DAY: These Burlington County Districts Have No School On Thursday SNOW DAY: These Burlington County Districts Have No School On Thursday
Snow DAY: These Burlington County Districts Have No School On Thursday While snow won't effect many New Jersey schoolchildren learning remotely, some school districts have given their students a snow day off on Thursday.  In Burlington County, these schools are closed:  Chesterfield Elementary School Evesham Township School District Medford Township Public Schools New Hanover Township School Southampton Township Schools Other school districts warned that even remote instruction might be disrupted if the snowstorm is accompanied by power outages. This story will be updated as more district announce their plans. Did we miss any? Email clevine@dail…
Winter Storm Watch Declared For Central, Western Massachusetts Winter Storm Watch Declared For Central, Western Massachusetts
Winter Storm Watch Declared For Central, Western Massachusetts A Winter Storm Watch has been called into effect for most of Massachusetts. Heavy snow is coming to the region starting on Wednesday, Dec. 16 night. White-out, near-blizzard conditions could whip up at times, mostly overnight. The National Weather Service upgraded much of Massachusetts - including all of Central and Western Massachusetts - to a Winter Storm Watch on Tuesday, Dec. 15. There is a 90 percent chance that snow will begin to fall, mainly after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, and it will be heavy at times, the National Weather Service said. The snow accumulation is predicted to be between …
Brisk, Chilly Stretch Will Be Followed By Midweek Change In Weather Pattern Brisk, Chilly Stretch Will Be Followed By Midweek Change In Weather Pattern
Brisk, Chilly Stretch Will Be Followed By Midweek Change In Weather Pattern A brisk, colder-than-normal start to the week will be followed by a change in the weather pattern with more seasonable temperatures arriving at midweek followed by a chance for precipitation. Here's the five-day forecast: Monday, Dec. 7: Brisk, breezy, and cold. The high temperature will be in the mid to upper 30s, but wind-chill values will make it feel like it's between 20 and 30 degrees on a partly cloudy day. The overnight low will be in the mid 20s with wind-chill temps between 15 and 20 degrees. Tuesday, Dec. 8: It will be mostly sunny on another chilly day with a high tem…
Dangerous Winds Bring Down Trees In Area Dangerous Winds Bring Down Trees In Area
Dangerous Winds Bring Down Trees In Area Officials across the region are warning of dangerous travel conditions as a storm with heavy winds moves into the area bringing down trees and utility lines. One of the locations currently experiencing the effects of the storms is in Ramapo, where Ladentown Road is closed from Camp Hill Road to Route 202 due to a tree down across the roadway. Related story: Cold Front Will Bring Damaging Wind Gusts Of Up To 55 MPH That Could Cause Power Outages The combination of high winds with gust up to 55 mph wind gusts and blowing snow in multiple locations may create hazardous travel co…