Friday, December 4, 2020

Strong Winter Storm

MASSACHUSETTS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY SITUATIONAL AWARENESS STATEMENT #1 

DATE: 12/4/2020 

SUBJECT: Strong Winter Storm Situation Strong winter storm will bring heavy rain changing to a period of heavy snow across the interior along with strong wind gusts along the coast. This will result in power outages across Massachusetts. Depending on the track of the storm, heaviest snowfall may shift east or west. 

Impacts: Significant snow accumulation possible over the interior with scattered power outages where heavy snow accumulates. Areas of urban and poor drainage street flooding possible across southeast Massachusetts. Strong winds along the coast; gales and very rough seas and coastal waters. Low visibility will create travel impacts. 

Weather Forecast: Rain showers will develop across the state this afternoon. Rain will continue tonight and increase in coverage and intensity. This rain will mix and change to snow tonight across the higher elevations.