Today's April Fool's Day snow may have been just 5 inches and looked pretty; but it was heavy. Many streets in town have downed trees including Salem End Road, Belknap Road and Grove St. There is a report of a tree that fell on a home on Colonial Drive early this morning.
If you must be out, drive safely! The National Weather Service has issued a flash freeze warning from now through 4:15 p.m. for most of Eastern Massachusets, including Framingham. Temperatures are dropping rapidly and continue to do so. This sudden drop below freezing will cause untreated driving and walking surfaces to become very icy. Drivers and walkers are urged to use extra caution the rest of this afternoona nd into the evening's commute. Precipitation will be light the rest of this afternoon - mostly in the form of light freezing drizzle or light snow.
Mother Nature, perhaps tired of sending us a storm a week, is giving us a 1-2 snowstorm punch this week, which will hit us on Groundhogs Day. The two snow storms are expected to hit Framingaham tomorrow and may not end until Thursday morning; although some forecaster say the later storm may end late Wednesday night. Forecaster say between the two storms, Framingham likely will see at least a foot and perhaps a foot and a half of snow. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch at 12:30 p.m. and it is in effect until Wednesday night. Snow will start Tuesday. There maybe periods…
This is our 5th major snowstorn in about as many weeks, but here at Framingham Patch we'd still love to see your snow photos. Tell us what you and your kids are doing this snow day too!
A nor'easter will likely bring heavy snow to much of Southern New England, including Framingham, starting this afternoon and heading into tomorrow morning. For that reason, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning from 4 p.m. today until 10 a.m. tomorrow. Expected accumulation is 8 to 12 inches. Light snow is expected to start early this afternoon. The snow will pick up in intensity tonight. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. tomorrow. The snow should come to an end by late tomorrow morning. The snow is expected to be heavy so …
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Forecaster are calling for a no'eastern to hit Massachusetts, again. Snow is expected to be heavy, and Framingham could see another foot of snow. The National Weather Service is estimating about 8-12 inches. There has already been one postponement due to the pending storm. The Lifelong Learning Session on Sacco and Vanzetti: Still on Trial, scheduled to take place tomorrow, January 26 at 7pm, at Framingham Public Library's Costin Room, has been moved to Wednesday, March 30 at 7 p.m.…
The National Weather Service is calling for a low temperature of 2 degrees tonight, dropping to minus-8 degrees Sunday night. Wind chill temperatures could actually reach -25 degrees. It would be the coldest weather in six years. And if you love snow, more of it is predicted next week. Another "major" storm is expected to hit Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Residents should take precautions to minimize the dangers presented by these extreme cold temperatures and wind childs, according to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Director Don Boyce. Here are some …
NOTE: Updated at 9:30 a.m. (Updated at 7:35 a.m. for trash pick-up.) Framingham has about 4-5 inches of snow as of 9:30 a.m. Framingham Public Schools are closed. Marian, St. Bridget and the other private schools in town are closed, too. Framingham Public School parents, change your calendar to Monday, June 20th as the last day of school (for now) - the day after Father's Day. Framingham State will have a delayed opening at 11 a.m. No morning classes. Governor, State Police and Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency is asking that non-essential state works delay their start to work until …
THIRD UPDATE: Friday, Jan. 21, 8:21 a.m.: With the midnight shift extended in most troops and specialty unit troopers assigned to supplement regular patrols out of the barracks, the Massachusetts State Police estimates close to 400 troopers patrolling state roads at this time. Patrols and barracks generally reporting moderate to heavy snow and moderate traffic. Most crashes are minor in nature, with many spinouts and cars into snowbanks or off the road. Several more significant incidents, including jackknifed or disabled tractor trailers and car rollovers have not resulted in serious …
The National Weather Service has issued yet another winter weather alert. Forecasters say Framingham could see 6-8 inches of snow overnight into the Friday morning commute. The heaviest snow is expected around the commuter hours. The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from midnight until noon on Friday.
Well, the snow has finally stopped, and now it is raining. From personal experience, the snow is heavy to shovel. South Framingham has about 5-6 inches of snow. Temperatures are dropping and roadways could remain slick. Main roads are better than they were this morning, but side roads are still slippery. Watch out for school kids heading home. Speaking of schools, as Framingham Patch reported on its Facebook page, the High School was let out at 1 p.m. to help alleviate the problem the schools experienced this morning. Several buses were more than 30 minutes late picking up elementary students…
With children back in school today, and very high snowbanks all over town, please drive slowly and be aware that children could dart out from behind the snowbanks. Students may also be found walking in the streets, as some sidewalks are still blocked.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Framingham and most of Middlesex County. The advisory remains in effect until 4 p.m. on Tuesday (tomorrow). Forecasters are calling for snow at first and then a brief period of sleet and or freezing rain. Accumulation is excted to be about 2 to 6 inches. The snow is expected to start about school bus time. It is expected to change into freezing rain or sleet mid-afternoon tomorrow. Untreated roads will become snow covered and slippery by tomorrow afternoon. Heavy rain tomorrow evening may result in minor street flooding and…
With the snow pelting down and piling up, a deliberate act of kindness could be invaluable in helping a neighbor, especially an older adult to be safe over the next few days. Here’s a short list of ways to offer a bit of help to an aging neighbor who might be in need of some support: Introduce yourself and provide a note which includes your phone number indicating to indicate that you’re available if needed. Clear a walkway. Remove snow from stairs. Older adults are at special risk of falls so any steps at preventing falls is key to remaining independent. Check to see if your neighbor has an…
3:55 p.m. SEVENTH UPDATE -- State Police barracks throughout Massachusetts are still responding to spinouts, stuck or disabled vehicles, and vehicles off the road. "At the height of our manpower, we estimate we had close to 400 patrols statewide (regular day shift patrols plus extra patrols from held over personnel and specialty units assigned to barracks patrols for today," the agency said in a press release. Residents should stay off the roads if at all possible because conditions are dangerous. If residents have to drive, they are urged to go slow and call 911 on a cell phone if in …
CLOSED: * As per Town Manager Julian Suso: All non-emergency Town Offices will be CLOSED today, due to the extreme winter storm. All town offices will be open for regular business hours on Thursday, Jan. 13. * Framingham Library * Framingham Public Schools, St. Bridget School, Learning Center for the Deaf, and all the other private schools in town, Framingham State University. * MetroWest Chamber of Commerce * Greate Framingham Community Church * Registry of Motor Vehicles, Courts and most state offices. * Barnes & Noble in Shoppers World * British Beer Company * Performing Arts of MetroWest…
