Massachusetts
Mass. weather: Snow, then double-digit subzero wind chills this weekend
After a week of dry, sunny weather, snow and frigid temperatures are expected to return to Massachusetts over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Overnight low temperatures in the low to mid teens are predicted in Eastern and Central Massachusetts Wednesday and Thursday night, while lows in the low to mid single digits are expected in Western Massachusetts, according to the weather service. Highs in the upper 20s and sunny skies are predicted across the state on Thursday, while similar temperatures and cloudy skies are expected on Friday.
Light snow showers are predicted to begin throughout Massachusetts in the early morning on Saturday, according to the weather service. Daily high temperatures are expected to reach the mid to high 20s across the state.
The snow is predicted to cease around noon in Western Massachusetts, while Central Massachusetts could see snowfall until the mid-afternoon, according to the weather service. Eastern Massachusetts may continue to get snowed on into the evening. Little to no accumulation is expected in most of the state, though the eastern coast, Cape and Islands stand the greatest chance of getting up to 2 inches.
Frigid wind chills return Saturday night as temperatures drop into the single digits in Eastern Massachusetts and below zero in Central and Western Massachusetts, according to the weather service. By 6 p.m., wind chill values are predicted to reach -4 degrees in Worcester, -7 degrees in Springfield and -19 in Pittsfield.
The coldest wind chills of the weekend are expected in the early morning on Sunday when values throughout Massachusetts are predicted to drop below zero, according to the weather service. Most communities can expect wind chills between -13 and -19 degrees around 6 a.m. Sunday, while Pittsfield could experience values as low as -27 degrees.
Clear skies and highs in the mid to upper teens are predicted across the state on Sunday, according to the weather service. Temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits in Eastern Massachusetts Sunday night and dip below zero in Central and Western Massachusetts.
Wind chill values in the early morning on Monday are predicted to be slightly less frigid, according to the weather service. Around 6 a.m., Eastern Massachusetts communities can expect wind chills between -7 and -10 degrees, while Worcester and Springfield can expect values around -13 degrees, and Pittsfield can expect wind chills as low as -19 degrees.
Massachusetts
Smoke from North Attleborough fire visible for miles
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.
Massachusetts
Life Care Center of Raynham earns deficiency‑free state inspection
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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