Massachusetts
Massachusetts braces for winter weather with snow possible in western regions
Massachusetts is about to get its first taste of winter this season.
Tuesday brings temperatures below normal for mid-November, with highs in the high 30s or low 40s across the state.
Gusting winds will make it feel cooler than the already cold temperatures, with afternoon wind chills in the 20s and 30s creating a “winter feel,” National Weather Service forecasters wrote.
Adding to that winter feel will be snow showers in the Berkshires, with lake-effect moisture lifted along the western slopes. Those showers could spill over to the eastern slopes of the Berkshires, with a coating to an inch of accumulation possible.
Elsewhere, flurries are possible, but little to no accumulation is expected.
Temperatures should moderate on Wednesday, with highs climbing back into the 40s. Forecasters expect a largely cloudy day with some showers over Cape Cod and the Islands. More rain or snow could fall in higher elevations, with the rest of the state likely to stay dry.
The stretch of cooler-than-normal temperatures will continue through Saturday, with the mildest day likely to be Thursday, when temperatures could climb to the 50s.
Looking ahead to Sunday and Monday, a low-pressure system approaching the region from the Great Lakes could bring snow and ice, but Massachusetts is more likely to see rain on Sunday before drier conditions settle in on Monday.
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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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