Saturday, February 23, 2013
Will this weekend's storm bring you to your breaking point?
It almost feels as if we are reliving the 2010-11 winter season, when every other week featured a big snowstorm. Although the first half of this winter was relatively quiet, February has reminded us we are still weeks away until the start of spring. This weekend will mark the third straight with a snowstorm strong enough to dump plowable snow in Acton. Are you at your boiling point? Do you hope you don't see another flake until December? Share your thoughts in the comments section below. And remember ... according to that Pennsylvania creature, spring was supposed to come early.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Check back often for updates, closings, power outages and more during the blizzard.
One Patch blogger offers some helpful tips for this possibly historic storm.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Director Dick Waite says he has a full crew ready to treat the town's roads.
Stay up-to-date on this weekend's snowstorm.
UPDATED: 4:16 P.M., SATURDAY Bruins game has been canceled. http://bruins.nhl.com/ ------ Statewide travel ban ending at 4 p.m. according to multiple reports. --------- Monday rain could put more weight on snow laden roofs. ------- Just a reminder driving ban still in effect. -------- The National Weather Service has lifted the blizzard warning for Middlesex County, 18 to 24 inches dumped during the storm. ------- I think we have a final total for Acton, courtesy WCVB: 25.4 inches! -------- Power outage update, a few more affected: -------- Just back from digging out myself. Some news from the T: The now two-day blizzard that has crushed Boston has caused the MBTA to stay shut down through Saturday. “Due to the impacts of a severe winter …
Elderly neighbors may need an extra helping hand during the stormy weather.
With the snow Winter Storm Nemo piling up, a deliberate act of kindness could be invaluable in helping 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: Even if you don't know your neighbor by name, chances are he or she would welcome your friendly “check in” and assistance. So don’t be shy, commit a act of neighborly kindness. Tell us: How are you helping your neighbors or family members during this storm? Is our list missing a tip or suggestion. Add it in the comments!
Here's the latest on how you need to prepare for Winter Storm Nemo in Acton.
Looks like Nemo is going to find us ... (Come on, you knew we couldn't get through this storm without at least one Pixar reference). As the day of Winter Storm Nemo's arrival draws closer, the forecasts aren't getting any less hairy. Looking at a couple of accumulation maps reveals that 16 inches for the Acton area appears to be the bare minimum. Eighteen inches minimum actually shows up on more maps, and the maximum numbers are at 2 feet or more. Fox 25 meteorologist Kevin Lemanowicz told Patch via a tweet that he'd recommend people head home by 3 p.m. Friday ("to be safe"), especially if they plan to use the T. If you drive to and from work, plan to be home around noon, Fox 25 Meteorologist Shiri Spear said on a morning newscast. …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Possibility of 20 inches could bury the town Friday into Saturday.
UPDATED: 4 P.M. The Blizzard of '78 was 35 years ago. The Blizzard of '13 may be two days away. The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard watch for Acton and surrounding areas from Friday night through Saturday morning. According to the watch, "The worst of the storm will be Friday night into Saturday morning," with snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour possible. "Travel may become nearly impossible with blowing and drifting snow." Several news outlets can agree that a minimum accumulation of 18 inches is headed this way, but the maximum accumulation numbers vary. Here's the deal: - WCVB is predicting 25.3 inches of snow in Boston by 11 a.m. Saturday. - WHDH is calling for 15-20 inches of snow throughout the area that includes …
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Did you catch your neighbor shoveling? Or maybe your kids playing before heading off school? Share your pictures by uploading them here.
Schools decide to open despite slippery road conditions.
Despite a winter weather advisory from the National Weather Service, parents and students had to work their way through 3 to 4 inches of snow this morning as Acton Public Schools opted not to use a snow day today. The Acton Police Department reported three accidents as of 9 a.m., none involving school buses. The winter weather advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. with total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected. Do you think Acton schools should have used a snow day today? Tell us in the comments section below.
Mary
4:30 pm on Friday, January 18, 2013
I agree with Karen Pierce. I also feel that if you feel it unsafe for your children to go to school until the roads are clearer, then you have the right and responsibility as a parent, to keep them safe and at home, until you can get them there - even if that means they miss a day of school. more ›