Blizzard Warning Issued for Tri-Town
By Jean Perry
Just when you think we’ve escaped the seemingly weak clutches of this year’s winter, the National Weather Service has just issued a blizzard warning for Plymouth County and Southeast Massachusetts, including the towns of Mattapoisett, Marion, and Rochester between the hours of 4:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday, February 8.
Eight to ten inches of snow should be expected, with the potential for up to 18 inches, accompanied by strong winds and whiteout visibility conditions
This means power outages could be widespread throughout the area from fallen tree limbs and power lines.
Residents are warned to stay indoors and avoid travel between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, the duration of the highest intensity of snowfall.
Winds will blow 30-40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph.
Don’t forget to charge your electronic devices tonight and The Wanderer will continue to keep you updated as the storm develops and details emerge about emergency shelter openings and municipal cancelations.
Photo Credit: National Weather Service
