Monday, February 6, 2017

Ice Ice Baby

National Weather Service photo by David P. Smith
shows ice accumulation of 1/2 inch on tree branch
Okay, folks, pay attention. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is currently in effect from 5 AM Tuesday to 3 AM Wednesday. The snow accumulation forecast for tomorrow has decreased to between 1-3 inches around here, BUT the potential ice accretion has increased. We can expect to see between a tenth to a quarter inch of ice accretion (freezing rain) around Amherst, with up to half an inch of ice across the higher terrain of far Northeast and North Central MA. Tomorrow's weather system is expected to start out as all snow between 5 and 9 am, changing to freezing rain by the late morning/early afternoon. It should eventually change to all rain by evening, but pockets of freezing rain may continue across the higher elevations.

It's going to be your basic weather mess. Hazardous travel all over, along with isolated power outages in areas of heavier ice accretion. There will likely be school closings as well. Be prepared for slippery roads, limited visibility, and other drivers who freak out in such weather. Best option if you can swing it - stay home and avoid the ice altogether.

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