New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
As of 5:14pm, The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Blizzard Watch, which is in effect from late Monday night through late Tuesday night.
* LOCATIONS…Southern Rhode Island and east coastal Massachusetts from Boston to Plymouth
Including the cities of Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport.
* HAZARD TYPES…Heavy snow, strong winds, and reduced visibility.
* ACCUMULATIONS…Snow accumulation of greater than 6 inches possible along drifting and blowing snow.
* TIMING…Tuesday and Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS…Rapid snow accumulation as well as blowing and drifting snow may make many roads impassable. There could also be scattered power outages.
* WINDS…Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts over 50 mph.
* TEMPERATURES…In the upper 20s.
* VISIBILITIES…One quarter mile or less at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph, with visibilities below one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible, making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans.
