Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Pop-up thunderstorms
Belmont could be hit by isolated strong and possibly severe thunderstorms possibly containing large hail, damaging winds as well as heavy downpours, developing this afternoon, Wednesday, May 22, according to the National Weather Service in Taunton. The time frame for severe weather is between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. although thunderstorms may persist through the night. And unsteady weather conditions could result in more thunderstorms into Friday morning with the main threat from the storms being strong wind gusts and heavy downpours, said the service. The NSW advises those with outdoor plans today and tomorrow, Thursday, May 23 in the afternoon and evening, should have a safe place to go if thunderstorms approach such as a vehicle or indoors…
Friday, April 5, 2013
Gusty northwest winds are expected this afternoon and into Saturday. Belmont has a "no outdoor burning" bylaw.
You only need to see photos of the blaze that took place along the Fens in The Fenway of Boston on Thursday, April 4 to realize that despite the snow that fell this winter, conditions are ripe for outdoor fires to erupt with even the smallest of sources. The National Weather Service is warning of elevated fire weather conditions developing Friday afternoon, April 5 and continuing into Saturday, April 6. Gusty northwest winds are expected Friday afternoon. The winds plus dry conditions will create a fire hazard, according to the NWS. Elevated fire conditions will continue through mid-day Saturday, but winds should diminish in the afternoon. There is a “low probability” that southwest winds on Sunday, April 7 will cause a wind advisory. The…
Monday, March 18, 2013
This time tomorrow, you'll have a snow shovel in your hand. Count (up to half a foot) on it.
Today, Monday, March 18, the Belmont High School Spring sports teams will be outside for their first official practice of the season. But they'll be indoors Tuesday as a coastal storm will be roaring like a lion the day before Spring officially arrives Wednesday to lay up to a half a foot of wet snow onto Belmont as a reminder that you can never be sure when the season's change in New England. The National Weather Service latest weather release at 4:53 a.m. reports that a signficant winter storm will begin late tonight and last for most of the day Tuesday, delivering a period of heavy snow followed by sleet Tuesday morning before turning to freezing rain. The NWS has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Belmont and most of eastern New …
Thursday, March 7, 2013
A Winter Storm Warning and a Wind Advisory is in effect. If residents experience a power outage, call the Belmont Municipal Light Department at 617-993-2800.
Although initial forecasts predicted mostly rain for the Boston area, Belmont residents woke up to snow on the ground and covering their cars. Forecasters have said that this will be a prolonged storm that will last throughout the day today and into tomorrow morning. When all is said and done, Belmont can expect 3 to 6 inches, according to WHDH. In addition, a wind advisory is also in effect. NWS is predicting winds of 15-to-25 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph. The heavy, wet snow combined with high winds could result in scattered power outages throughout eastern Massachusetts, NWS says. If residents experience a power outage, call the Belmont Municipal Light Department at 617-993-2800. Do not call 911. The National Weather Service has …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Snow, rain; anyway you look at it, a wet wintery Thursday and Friday. Then, a bit of spring.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Middlesex County and Belmont as a batch of rain and snow moves its way into southern New England tonight, March 6. After some rain Wednesday, the storm is expected to hit later tonight and last through Thursday, March 7 and into Friday, March 8. The good news: WHDH forecasters are predicting the Boston area to get mostly rain, with a rain/snow mix just west of the city. According to snow total maps from this morning, some areas just west of Boston could receive one-to-three inches of snow, depending on where the rain/snow line falls. Forecasters emphasized that this is not a blizzard, rather a prolonged storm that will last over the next day and a half. From Jeremy Reiner'…
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Latest forecast has two-to-four inches, slushy mess for region.
It now appears that the third storm in as many weekends will be bringing a slushy mess rather than a winter wonderland to Belmont, according to the latest forecast by the National Weather Service at 4:31 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. By Sunday night, snow accumulations will be limited to two-to-four inches of heavy snow with three-to-six inches in the higher terrain as the storm – which once was predicted bringing a foot or more of snow – will be a mixture of snow and rain, said the NWS which is issuing a Winter Weather Advisory for Belmont and communities north and west of Boston from 3 p.m. Saturday to midnight Sunday. While the storm will not be bringing snow levels from the two previous weeks, untreated roads and walkways will be snow …
Friday, February 22, 2013
Third consecutive weekend of measurable white stuff.
The third winter storm in consecutive weekends heading to Belmont and Massachusetts will be bringing a foot of snow by Sunday night. Or four inches of snow. How about eight inches? A foot or more? According to several forecasts from news operations and the National Weather Service, snow will be coming to town this weekend. It's just that none are saying just how much Belmont residents will be shoveling Sunday night when the snow moves through. With the rain/snow transition line will be running close to Belmont when the snow fall begins, weather forecasters can't pin down just how much will be coming down Saturday. As of Friday at 3:54 a.m., the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch – issued when 6 inches of snow falls …
Saturday, February 9, 2013
How much came down in your neighborhood?
Two feet and a bit more. Twenty-seven inches of snow fell onto Belmont as measured by a HAM Radio operator who is a member of the National Weather Service's "Spotter" group. The Belmont total is the most in Middlesex county – followed by Melrose at 26.5 inches and Sherborn at 25.8 inches – and a mere inch from totals in Worcester and Northboro that recorded the most snow fall in the state. The measurement – which the NWS's Public Information Office said it's "appreciation is extended" – was made before 8:35 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, by spotters which can include town Highway Departments, cooperative observers, Skywarn Spotters and the media. Does the 27-inches seem correct? How much did you measure around your house? Send you measurements to …
Visibility is reduced to a quarter-mile, residents are advised to stay indoors.
There's more coming. The blizzard that has effectively shut down Belmont will continue into this afternoon with the town experiencing white-out conditions with the strongest winds and snow fall during Saturday morning, according to the latest National Weather Service bulletin issued at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. An official blizzard warning continues until 1 p.m. with heavy, wind-swept snow (gusts as high as 75 mph were recorded in nearby Bedford) that will reduce visibility to less than a quarter-mile. The winds will case snow drifts of several feet in locations. High temperatures will only reach the mid-20s. Due to the conditions, the NWS is strongly advising all residents to stay indoors as travel will be dangerous as those venturing …
Thursday, February 7, 2013
White-out conditions are expected as the storm intensifies.
What began as a blizzard watch today for Belmont and eastern New England has been upgraded to a blizzard warning. The National Weather Service issued the warning for the majority of Eastern Massachusetts Thursday afternoon, as it predicts two feet of snow to descend upon the area Friday, Feb. 8 into Saturday, Feb. 9. "White out conditions are anticipated as roads become snow-covered by the Friday evening commute," the warning states. "Strong north-northeast winds are anticipated with gusts up to around 60 miles per hour, resulting in blowing and drifting of snow. Damage to trees and structures along with scattered power outages are anticipated." Residents can expect the potential of snow falling at 3-to-4 inches per hour and wind gusts of…
Blackbeered
8:27 am on Saturday, February 9, 2013
where's the two feet they screamed about ... looks more like two inches! we've become a nation of FA tree-hugging alarmists. more ›