Photos submitted by readers.
Here are snowy scenes sent by the readers of Norton Patch. If you would like to submit your own, e-mail jpeg photos to Kelly.Mello@Patch.com. For weather updates, keep checking Norton Patch.
Up to two feet of snow expected.
There are 748 National Grid customers without power right now, due to the snowstorm that dumped over a foot of snow on the ground. And it hasn’t ended. According to National Weather Service, it will snow through 1 a.m. early Thursday morning. Today there will be a high near 31 with a northwest wind around 20 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 39 miles per hour. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches is possible. Tonight it will be cloudy with a low of around 21 degrees and a northwest wind between 10 and 16 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 36 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch is possible. When it is all said and done, Norton will be looking at around 19 to …
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Ten to 17 inches of snow expected.
Two snow storms, one from the west and one from the south, will combine to dump 10 to 17 inches of snow in the area, according to National Weather Service. A winter storm watch will remain in effect from late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. Snow will start Tuesday night, mainly before 2 a.m. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Wednesday, there is a 100 percent chance that snow will continue, mainly before 10 p.m. Snow will fall heavily at times, with the highest amounts expected to fall late Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Hazardous travel conditions are expected Tuesday nigh through Wednesday. Visibilities will be poor, with one quarter to one half mile at times. Winds will be north 15 to 25 miles per hour with gusts up …
A Christmas miracle.
What a week it has been! Three Christmas celebrations, my husband's birthday (I won't divulge which one), New Year's Eve (I was in bed by 11 p.m.) and meeting up with old friends on New Year's Day. But, in the midst of all of this celebrating was the worry and sadness of Alice the cat going missing. It was the night of my husband's birthday, after the big snowstorm that dumped 18 inches of snow. I braved the snowy roads and picked up pizzas to celebrate. My hubby put in "Star-Trek IV," where the crew goes back in time to Earth to save the whales. Well, Alice didn't like the whales talking, and meowed to be let outside. We figured she would just walk around to the back of the house with all of that snow. Before bed, my husband called to her…
Storm of 32 years ago will always set the standard.
Every time a major snowstorm hits us, people start breaking out their Blizzard of '78 stories. Well, at least people as old as I am do. And I am no exception. The recent Nor'easter was in no way comparable to the massive blizzard that paralyzed this area for a solid week in 1978. But that was pretty much the event that set the standard for how we prepare for snowstorms of major size. No one wants to be caught like that again. What made the '78 blizzard really bad was that it followed a pretty major snowstorm a week prior that had left a foot or more of snow already on the ground. My wife and I had trekked through that storm to Boston for the New England Press Association Award Dinner, where the now-defunct Norton Patriot had won an award …
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Two of them caused by fallen tree limbs.
Norton received more than a foot of snow over the past 24 hours, but police only responded to five minor accidents during the 12 to 8 a.m. shift. There have been none since then, as of 5 p.m. today, probably because people stayed home. Fallen limbs caused two of the accidents. This comes after the first snowfall of the season, where three inches fell. Police responded to 10 accidents that day. "Being the first snow of the season, drivers should get acclimated to winter driving again," Norton Police Lieutenant Jackson said in response. "It is important to drive slow and create more distance than usual from the vehicle in front of you. Brake slowly, in plenty of time to avoid sliding. Remember to keep all windows completely clear of snow …
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A collection of photos sent in by readers.
Norton is covered in over a foot of snow, but that didn't stop some of you from at least poking your heads out to take some storm photos. Here is a collection of photos sent in from the December blizzard of 2010. E-mail yours to Kelly.Mello@Patch.com.
Activities for you and your family.
Even if school wasn't out of session for winter break, kids would be staying home today, rejoicing for the snow day. My guess is that many parents received the day off as well. Last night's storm dumped about a foot of snow on the ground, making for nasty travel conditions. And up to three more inches is expected. So now that you are stuck indoors all day, what are you going to do? Here are a few ideas. 1.) Sleep in. Go back to bed, cuddle with your blanket and pillows and catch up on some Zs. It's been a hectic holiday weekend for a lot of people, so this is the perfect opportunity to recharge those batteries. And if you aren't tired, you could always turn this into a romantic date with your significant other. 2.) Build a fort. Gather all…
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Residents advised to stay indoors tonight.
Governor Deval Patrick has declared a state of emergency for the entire state. The National Weather Service in Taunton predicts blizzard conditions for Norton this evening with winds gusting up to 45 miles per hour at times. Predicted snow accumulations could reach 10 to 18 inches. Another one to three inches is expected Monday. The storm is expected to last through 2p.m. tomorrow before clearing. Strong winds will combine with the snow to create blinding conditions with near zero visibility at times tonight. Widespread power outages are expected during the height of the storm tonight from both the strong winds knocking down power lines and the weight of the heavy snow. Shoveling should not be done by anyone with heart conditions. A …
Where will this one rank when it's all over?
It's coming. There's no question about it. National and local meteorologists predict a blizzard will hit a good chunk of Massachusetts, including Norton, where up to one and a half feet of snow is expected, along with winds stronger than 50 mph, whiteout conditions and snow drifts. How bad will this storm be compared to past blizzards? We'll know that answer some time Monday night when the blizzard warning has been lifted. But until then, here's a list of past blizzards and how other cities and states were affected. 1888 March Blizzard of '88 The "Blizzard of '88" produced temperatures plummeting well below zero, ravaging gusts of wind and deep snowdrifts that stranded several cities, leaving them without transportation or communication. …
Roseanne
11:41 am on Saturday, January 8, 2011
Lisa, I loved your column on Alice. I think she is a cool cat.,and I'm gald she came home. more ›