Massachusetts
Half foot of snow possible for parts of Mass. this weekend with complex storm
In the long-standing tradition of cold (or snowy) weekends this winter, this one won’t disappoint. Clouds are advancing today ahead of a complex storm system arriving late tonight.
When will it start snowing?
Light snow or flurries may break out as early as this evening, but for the most part today is quiet and cloudy. After midnight, ocean effect snow should start to pop up along the coast.
Meantime, an arctic cold front will be moving in from the west toward daybreak. These two will intertwine and create snow bands or streaks through the day tomorrow – some of which may be moderate to heavy at times.
Where these precisely set up is anyone’s guess, as our guidance plots them anywhere from the coast to Metrowest to Greater Worcester. It’s the difference between seeing 2-4 inches of snow versus 4-6 inches – not a lot of difference, but still one that’s tough to nail down.
Extreme cold warnings as Arctic air moves in
That aside, the wind will increase late into the evening as the arctic air moves in. Gusts through Saturday night into Sunday morning should top 40 mph at times – especially on Cape Cod.
Some drifting snow is possible, along with numbing wind chills into Sunday. Some may be dangerously cold – reaching -20 to -25 in Greater Worcester and parts of Western Massachusetts. It’s not much warmer elsewhere, with wind chills 10-15 below at times.
Winds will back off Monday as temperatures return to the low/mid 30s by Tuesday and Wednesday.
Weather alerts
There are extreme cold watches and warnings in place for parts of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Vermont.
The extreme cold warnings are in effect from 6 p.m. Saturday to 1 p.m. Sunday with dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below expected for portions of northern Connecticut and central and western Massachusetts.
Click here for a list of active weather alerts
Another storm possible next week
We’re also watching another storm by the middle of week. This one appears to stay on the cold side, so we’re expecting mostly snow. More on this in the coming days.
Have a great weekend!
Fire broke out at an apartment building in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, on Monday afternoon, sending a column of smoke high into the air.
NBC affiliate WJAR-TV reports the smoke was visible from miles away from the building on Juniper Road.
More details were not immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Life Care Center of Raynham has received a deficiency‑free inspection result from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, a distinction awarded to a small share of the state’s licensed nursing homes, according to a community announcement.
The inspection was conducted as part of the state’s routine, unannounced nursing home survey process overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. These comprehensive, multi‑day inspections evaluate multiple aspects of facility operations, including staffing levels, quality of care, medication management, cleanliness, food service and resident rights.
State survey records show that Life Care Center of Raynham met required standards during its most recent standard survey, with no deficiencies cited, based on publicly available state data.
The announcement states that fewer than 8% of Massachusetts nursing homes achieve deficiency‑free survey results. That figure could not be independently verified through state or federal data and is attributed to the announcement.
In addition to the state survey outcome, the facility is listed as a five‑star provider for quality measures on the federal Medicare Care Compare website. The five‑star quality measure rating reflects above‑average performance compared with other nursing homes nationwide, according to federal rating methodology.
Officials said the inspection results reflect ongoing compliance with state and federal standards designed to protect resident health and safety. According to the announcement, the outcome is attributed to staff performance and internal quality practices.
This story was created by Dave DeMille, ddemille@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
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