A winter storm warning for northern parts of Massachusetts continues to be in effect until 5 p.m. Monday, with some snow totals possibly reaching between four to nine inches, according to the National Weather Service.
The storm warning remains in effect in the north as high terrain and colder surface temps will promote accumulating snow more quickly, the weather service said. Southward towards northern Connecticut, a winter weather advisory will be in effect until 9 p.m. and also covers eastern and northeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island.Read more: Stimulus update 2023: These states are handing out payments in January
The weather service cautions planning ahead of driving on any slippery roads caused by heavy rain, which could impact the morning commute. Much of the commonwealth is expected to see temperatures of 33 to 39 degrees with cold rain.
Slow down and use caution while traveling, the weather service warned.
The latter half of the day will see rain turn to moderate to heavy snow, covering roads. Regions under the winter weather advisory can expect two to four inches of snow.Read more: School closings and delays for Massachusetts for Jan. 23
In the north, where the storm warning is still in effect, snow accumulation on trees could result in power outages. Travel could be difficult in the morning and evening, so the weather service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water inside vehicles in case of an emergency.
Parts of northern Worcester County suffered outages, with 57% of New Salem and 70% of Hubbardston without power at 5 a.m., the weather service tweeted.
[5 am] Heavy wet snow & ice overnight across western-central Massachusetts, has resulted in some power outages, especially in northern Worcester county. At 5 am the town of New Salem has 57% of customers without power, and 70% in Hubbardston. #MAwx #winter pic.twitter.com/Hk2n87E5wL— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) January 23, 2023
The storm warning oversees the Franklin and western Hampshire counties, including Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange and Chesterfield. A wintry mix of precipitation could change to snow later in the morning, accumulating between five to nine inches. Winds may pick up to 40 miles per hour.
In the evening, wind chills will lower temperatures from the 20s to feeling like its in the teens, the weather service said. By Tuesday, dry weather with some sunshine is expected, with temperatures reaching above normal in the low 40s.Read more: Daniel Ellsberg awarded UMass honorary degree
Forecasters predict another storm coming between Wednesday and Thursday, with heavy winds and more snow on the horizon. Snow totals are likely to be between one to two inches, with less likely chances of four-inch or six-inch snow totals.
Conditions will dry up and moderate by Friday, with some spotty showers possible on Saturday, the weather service said.
