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Saturday, February 9, 2013
More Snow Forecasted For Waltham; Low Temperatures
The storm had dumped 11 inches of snow on Waltham by the end of Feb. 8.
After a day of snow in Waltham, the major snowstorm in Waltham is forecasted to continue for much of the day. According to WCVB-TV, by Friday Feb. 9, snowfall totals will likely total 18 -24 inches but 30 inches is possible in Waltham. The National Weather Service forecasted a high of 21 degrees with a wind chill factor of -3 degrees. Waltham will see winds of up to 26 miles per hour. Stay tuned to our Waltham Storm Info Center for updates on the storm. By 11 p.m. on Feb. 8, 11 inches had fallen in Waltham near Veterans Rink, according to City Councilor Ken Doucette. As of 11 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, NStar was reporting 648 Waltham customers without power. We want to make sure that Waltham stays connected. For live updates during the …
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Friday, February 8, 2013
Morning Forecast Puts Snow Totals Closer to 3 Feet
A blizzard warning is in effect until 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9.
OK, so that two feet of snow we were preparing to get last night? Better add another foot to that for Waltham. The National Weather Service on Friday morning adjusted its predicted snowfall totals to three feet. The timing of the snowfall is roughly the same: with light snow falling in Worcester, Middlesex and Norfolk counties Friday morning, and becoming heavy later in the afternoon and into the Friday evening commute. So, as WHDH meteorologist Jeremy Reiner notes in his blog, you have a "few hours left this morning" to run some errands, but travel will deteriorate this afternoon. By 7 tonight, most towns will have 2 to 4 inches, Reiner predicted. The storm should be the worst from 7 p.m. Friday to noon tomorrow, when snow could fall at …
Thursday, February 7, 2013
13 Ways To Help Your Waltham Neighbors During the Snowstorm
Elderly neighbors may need an extra helping hand during the stormy weather.
With the snow pelting down and 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 visit 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!
Waltham Storm Center: Limited MBTA Service on Sunday
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UPDATE, 3:53 p.m.: Waltham Public Schools will be closed tomorrow. ---- UPDATE, 11:02 a.m.: Starting at 2 p.m., limited MBTA subway and bus service will run on the Red, Orange, Blue lines between Orient Heights and Government Center, and Green Line between Kenmore and Lechmere, according to MBTA.com/weather. Limited bus service will also operate on the 1, 23, 28, 39, and Silver Line Washington Street in Newton only. Customers are encouraged to stay home and "use service sparingly," if possible, the website said. Commuter rail routes will remain suspended through Sunday. The MBTA weather update says regularly scheduled MBTA service will resume Monday morning. “Customers should expect significant delays and plan extra time for their Monday …
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Snowstorm Nemo Heading For Waltham; Huge Snowfall Expected
Stay tuned to Waltham Patch for updates on the potential blizzard.
Meteorologists all agree that snowstorm Nemo could dump huge amounts of snow on Waltham and surrounding communities, but the exact number of inches is anybody’s guess. As of 9:40 p.m. on Feb. 6, WCVB-TV was forecasting 32.3 inches of snow for Waltham by 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, while WHDH-TV was forecasting 16 - 24 inches. The National Weather Service was forecasting 18 - 24 inches. The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard watch for Waltham and surrounding towns 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." …
Tina
10:23 am on Friday, February 8, 2013
Nemo arrived in Waltham at about 9:45 a.m. with light fluffy snow and gusty winds. Stay safe, everyone, and stay off the roads! more ›
Kmd
11:31 pm on Sunday, February 10, 2013
Ya great job guys. This is the worst plowing I have seen. Ya kid it's a blizzard, go to Watertown they too had a BLIZZARD but there streets are fine. Carter ya that's good blame the mayor but not the director. He said they did an ok job in another article. What they left out was on his street. Go to moody street then tell me how the plows did. Tell your buddies to go get lessons from Watertown. … more ›