March 17, 2021
Snow is set to drop on Massachusetts on Friday, although a warmup promised by the National Weather Service afterward may be a small consolation.
The service predicts that rain will turn to snow on Thursday night, and most of the state will see between 1 and 3 inches.
“Can’t rule out some 4-5 [inch] totals but cold air probably arrives a bit too late for those higher amounts,” the service said on Twitter. “Other story is strong NE winds. 40-50 mph gusts possible near coast.”
Portions of Cape Cod and Nantucket are expected to see the strongest wind gusts, with predictions between 45 and 50 miles per hour. In Boston, the wind is expected to hit between 30 and 35 miles per hour.
Snow quickly melts in Spokane area after snarling morning commute
Snowfall on Thursday morning quickly led to problems on the roads throughout the Spokane area, with multiple crashes and slide-offs reported. Author: KREM Staff Updated: 2:28 PM PST February 25, 2021
SPOKANE, Wash. Snow is quickly melting in the Spokane area on Thursday after arriving just in time for the morning commute, snarling traffic on I-90 and other roads in the area.
Winter Weather Advisories have expired for Spokane, Coeur d Alene, Sandpoint and Pullman, but an advisory remains in effect for Wallace, Idaho. Many areas in Spokane County picked up about two inches of snow, according to snowfall reports from the National Weather Service, while areas of North Idaho saw between four to five inches of snow.
Someone called 911 to report an odor of gas just before 2 p.m.
Firefighters responded and discovered high carbon monoxide readings.
Officials said between 40 and 50 people were evacuated from buildings on Stratford Rd. in Prospect Park South.
MTA buses were called in to shelter the people who were evacuated.
No injuries were reported.
The Office of Emergency Management said the National Grid was on scene inspecting their infrastructure.
Elsewhere in the city, trucks were out salting side roads near the George Washington Bridge and other locations, and driving conditions were generally wet.
But the winter weather continued to cause trouble.
Video from the Citizen app shows flames shooting from a manhole at West 164th Street and Edgecomb Avenue in Washington Heights.
Those impacted are being contacted and rescheduled.
State Police have responded to more than 100 accidents and calls to aid motorists.
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The state DOT ensures there is no shortage of salt, but motorists are advised to work from home if possible and avoid unnecessary travel as road conditions may be challenging.
If residents must drive, motorists are advised to:
- SLOW DOWN, and obey posted speed limits
- Always STAY CLEAR of plowing and spreading trucks. If they are behind you, let them pass
- DO NOT pass between trucks that are in a plow formation
New York City
The New York City Department of Sanitation issued a Snow Alert for Thursday, which means Roadway Dining and Open Streets are suspended. Sidewalk dining can still continue.
Alternate Side Parking has also been suspended through Saturday, though meters will be in effect.
Officials warned the Thursday evening commute could be difficult, with the heaviest snow expected to fall between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. If you don t have to drive, please stay off the roads, NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Deanne Criswell said.
Diana Rocco has the latest on road conditions as another winter storm hits New York City.