As you've probably seen out your window, we've got some storms rolling in. How long will they last and what's the deal?Well, the National Weather Service (NWS) did issue a severe thunderstorm warning until 9:15 a.m., but we're almost that time now, and we've still got dark skies. The NWS Doppler radar indicated the line of thunderstorms is capable of producing quarter size hail. The storm is moving at 35 mph. Make sure to stay inside — NWS predicts winds might bring down small branches and we could have some minor flooding.
Welcome to Salem Weather Live's blog on the February winter wallop. Be sure to check here for updates throughout the day. Feel free to add your own observations in the comments section and add photos of the storm. Wednesday 1:04 p.m. — The City of Salem has announced the snow emergency will end at 4 p.m. 10:04 a.m. — National Grid reports all residents in the City have power. 9:43 a.m. — Police are reporting Hathorne Street is clear. There are just some adults shoveling. 9:41 a.m. — DPW has received reports kids are throwing snowballs at plow trucks on Hathorne Street. 9:12 a.m. — National …
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning that goes into effect at 6 a.m. and will remain in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday. In a notice for Salem and surrounding areas issued at 10:15 p.m. Monday, NWS predicted up to 16 inches of snow through Thursday afternoon. NWS predicts winter weather will hit the region in two rounds. The first round will begin between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. Tuesday morning and will “impact at least part of the morning rush hour.” A break in snow Tuesday evening will be followed by a second round starting Tuesday night into Wednesday. NWS predicts …
Wednesday night, the National Weather Service predicted Salem was poised to receive up to 8 inches of snow from a nor'easter aimed at the region. The City of Salem announced its fourth snow emergency of the year on Wednesday afternoon, going into effect at 9 p.m. Salem Public Schools cancelled Thursday classes Wednesday evening in anticipation of hazardous weather. Be sure to check back to Salem Weather Live for all updates, cancellations and details about the storm and storm-related activity in the City. Thursday 11:14 a.m. — The lights at Highland and Jackson are out, police report. 10:04 a…
It's pretty clear when you glance out the window — the snow is here. The National Weather Service is predicting most of the snow will fall before 3 p.m. Check in here for chronological updates on the storm, including news on closures, outages and police and fire activity. Feel free to add your own observations and photos. To add photos, join Salem Patch as a user by clicking the green text, "Signup," (you can find the signup spot on the upper right hand corner of our homepage). Once you are registered as a user, click the green "Add" below the photos in our blizzard gallery. If you get stuck…
Accidents were reported Tuesday morning and Wednesday evening after a wintry mix coated City streets. At 11:34 a.m., the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook for Salem and surrounding communities until 4 p.m. Snow and rain with the possibility of freezing rain was predicted along with "patchy freezing fog." Snow may be heavy earlier in the afternoon. Wintry accumulations may reach three to five inches. High temperatures may reach the mid-30s. This evening, rain and freezing rain is expected. NWS reports visibility may be as low as a quarter mile and ice may …
With a snow emergency in effect and school cancelled, we know you'll want to keep up-to-date on everything going on as you hunker down for the blizzard. We'll be updating anything and everything you need to know in our State of the Snow live blog. E-mail Editor Aubry Bracco with any additions or comment below. January 12, 2010 7:10 — National Grid is reporting two outages, affecting customers in the vicinity of Lafayette Park. 6:21 p.m. — Dunkin' Donuts, Gulu, In a Pig's Eye and Witch's Brew are all open. 5 p.m. — Salem Public Schools has cancelled Thursday classes. 4 p.m. — Residents have …
