New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
A winter storm warning remains in effect from 7:00pm this evening to 1:00pm EST Thursday for portions of southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island.
Heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches and winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact overnight travel as well as the Thursday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Snow develops tonight, becoming heavy at times overnight into early Thursday. A brief period of above- freezing temperatures early Thursday morning will cool rapidly by mid to late morning, with a rapid freeze-up of roads. Snow ends by Thursday afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
