Sunday, February 10, 2013
Have Blizzard Photos From Northborough? Share Them Here!
The governor banned us from driving during the storm, so all of you weather-watchers may have had a limited vantage point from which to document the blizzard. That doesn't mean, however, that you couldn't catch a great snow scene right from the comfort of your home. And this includes the kids' furniture forts. As we rode out the storm, we started a gallery here of photos that show how this blizzard covered Northborough. Let's add to it. If you snapped some photos or shot some videos, share them here, too! Just click the "upload photos and videos," button above.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Be sure to check in with Northborough Patch for the latest developments.
Thanks to the blizzard, Northborough is expecting up to get at least 24 inches of snow this weekend. See how many inches have fallen in your area with the LIVE map below.
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Saturday, February 9
The map above, provided by the National Weather Service, shows snowfall in the past 24 hours. It is updated every 6 hours. This is not a map showing overall snow depth: It only tracks the amount of snow that has fallen in the past day. The map is centered around the red marker, which is in the middle of Northborough Patch's coverage area.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Locals weigh in on their feelings about having a blizzard.
Some could take it or leave it. Some love it. Some hate it. Based on a smattering of snow soaked interviews we conducted in parking lots in town Friday afternoon, so far it looks like "hate" is winning the contest. Patch also notes that many people "hate" having their picture taken, and are often met with, "Oh, you're going to take my picture!? No. No. I don't want that. Find someone more photogenic." People—you're all photogenic. So what say you? Do you love or hate the blizzard? And why?
Governor Deval Patrick has declared a State of Emergency, but what does that mean?
Governor Deval Patrick declared a state of emergency today banning car travel after 4 p.m. According to information from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, a state of emergency can involve different measures and does not always affect travel or private businesses. There may be a request for drivers to stay off the roads and for businesses to change their hours, but the governor may also order roads to be closed to non-emergency traffic. There has not been an ordered ban on travel since the Blizzard of '78. Violators could be fined up to $500 and be sentenced to a year in jail, although Governor Patrick says the main purpose is to get non-essential people off the roads. The state of emergency does not mean the state will …
Thursday, February 7, 2013
The town issues an official message to residents, with tips and helpful numbers.
Submitted by the town of Northborough Based on the latest storm track, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) anticipates a major winter storm that will impact the state on Friday and Saturday. Primary concerns continue to be high amounts of snow (1-2 feet across much of the state), high winds (gusts up to 80 mph along the coast, up to 50 mph within the Rte. 95 corridor, and up to 40 mph further inland), moderate and major coastal flooding, and associated widespread, extended power outages. Town Officials have been working throughout the week monitoring the storm track and forecasts, assembling resources and planning responses. Town officials will continue to monitor information that is provided by MEMA and will put more …
The company urges 'safety first' in the event of damaging wind and heavy wet snow.
Submitted by National Grid With a severe winter storm on the way that weather forecasters already are calling a storm of historic proportions, National Grid has started preparing for widespread, prolonged power outages that could result from the predicted blizzard-like conditions. Although the path of the storm still is being monitored, crew assignments are being developed and equipment readied in anticipation of harsh weather. “We continue to monitor the weather and are taking action now to be able to respond quickly and safely to potential outages that could occur. Our pre-planning activities are in anticipation of a very damaging storm,” said Kathy Lyford, vice president, New England Operations. “We take the safety of the public and our…
Chief Durgin has been monitoring the storm since Tuesday, and has a coordinated action plan for Northborough.
"I have been monitoring the storm and its potential since Tuesday," Fire Chief David Durgin told Patch. "I have been participating in (Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency) MEMA and the National Weather Service conference calls since Wednesday." Beginning Thursday afternoon, Durgin participates in conference calls with National Grid to discuss planning and communication related to NG's respose plan and communications with Northborough. "All residents are urged to make preparedness plans and protective measures now and anticipate possible pro-longed power outages. Check smoke and carbon monoxide detection.Be extremely aware and careful in using alternate heating sources and emergency generators! Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. …
Stay up to date with the latest on this weekend's winter storm.
NORTHBOROUGH PATCH STORM CENTRAL UPDATES, TIPS, CLOSINGS & MORE: Saturday, Feb. 9 8 a.m. According to the National Grid outage map, and reaching out to readers, it looks like Northborough made it through the bulk of the blizzard powerful...meaning "with power." 8:30 a.m.: Be sure to upload your best snow shots here. 9 a.m.: Honey Farms is open. Lalajava Coffeehouse, Chet's Diner and Lowe's is not. 10 a.m.: Britney's Cafe apparently not open; no answer. 11:30 a.m.: Some snow totals from NWS: Framingham, 30.5; Natick, 24; Northborough, 29.5; Milford, 28; Shrewsbury, 27 12:20 p.m.: Fun fact from the PD: one person was pulled over for violating the governor's emergency ban. The driver was pulled over, and ultimately his car was towed, but…
Keep in touch with Northborough Patch's info page.
Be sure to continuously check Northborough Patch's "info page" right here for updates, news, cancellations, feedback and anything else as it relates to winter storm Nemo.
james bennet
7:20 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
I am on a tree trimming crew and just traveled eight hours to come help..... and I just left the devistation of hurricane sandy be greatful you have powered and people are coming to try to aide in the efforts if this storms hits as predicted more ›