Wednesday, January 16, 2013
SPS, L-S open despite slippery conditions.
Despite a winter weather advisory from the National Weather Service, parents and students had to work their way through 3 to 4 inches of snow this morning as both Sudbury Public Schools and Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School opted not to use a snow day today. The Sudbury Police Department reported nine accidents as of 9 a.m., along with some disabled motor vehicles and at least three buses that got stuck going up hills. "It's not the worst I've ever seen but not the best, either," Lt. Robert Grady said. "The highway department had trouble getting out today." The winter weather advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. with total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected. Neighboring Marlborough Public Schools is closed for the day. Do you …
Friday, March 2, 2012
Residents can expect a wintry mix later tonight.
Yes, it's March, but winter is trying to make a late impact on the area. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory, effective from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Saturday. A combination of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected during this time. Snow accumulation will be about 1 inch, with the possibility of 1/10 of an inch of ice buildup. A winter weather advisory is issued when snow and/or ice is forecast, but accumulations are expected to be light. Driving and walking conditions will likely become difficult, but not impossible, on untreated surfaces. On Saturday, temperatures are expected to rise near 50, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Heaviest snowfall likely to occur Saturday morning into the afternoon.
As of 7:50 a.m., the winter weather advisory that had been issued for Sudbury was canceled. Total snow accumulation for Saturday is now expected to be less than one inch. Temperatures on Sunday will be very cold, with highs only in the 20s and a low near 10 degrees. *** (Original story below) It's becoming more apparent shovels will be needed Saturday. The bigger question is will snow blowers be needed, too? The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory Friday night for eastern Massachusetts, including Sudbury, which will go into effect Saturday at 4 a.m. and last until 10 p.m. An ocean storm is expected to develop south of New England on Saturday and intensify as it passes well southeast of Nantucket. Residents can expect …
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
National Weather Service says any snow accumulations should be light.
Snow shovels and snow blowers may not be needed Thursday afterall. A day after issuing a winter storm watch for Thursday for Middlesex County, the National Weather Service downgraded the watch on Wednesday to a winter weather advisory. The advisory will take effect from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday. Residents can expect snow accumulations from 1 to 4 inches. Any ice that may fall will accumulate up to 1/10 of an inch. The combination of snow and ice could make driving conditions difficult for the morning commute. A winter weather advisory is issued when snow and/or ice is forcast to develop, making driving and walking difficult on untreated surfaces.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Some freezing rain expected.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the area, effective until 11 a.m. The main hazard this morning is freezing rain, which may accumulate by a trace. The NWS says the light amount of freezing rain will be enough to make driving conditions dangerous, as well as walking, on any untreated surfaces. Wind is expected to come from the north at about 5 mph with temperatures in the low 30s. A winter weather advisory is issued when snow and/or ice is expected to develop in the affected areas.
Liz
10:18 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
Please...we don't want to become one of those towns where they have a snow day every time a flake of snow falls (or worse yet--as soon as they forecast snow. Not that I want to put our kids at risk if it's really bad. People have jobs to get to! I left at 7:30 and thought the roads were fine. But, I'm not from New England! more ›