IMAGE GALLERY: Snow Falls on Marlborough

Snow started falling in southern coastal New England early Wednesday afternoon, and the National Weather Service expects the white stuff to pile up.

The National Weather Service says Marlborough and much of the MetroWest area could be in store for up to 10 inches of snow by Thursday afternoon. See the full story here.  Worried about the commute home? See the latest conditions on our traffic widget.  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page. If you'd like to receive the daily newsletter with our top stories, click here. 

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Josh Gray

2:19 am on Saturday, March 3, 2012

Thanks!   more ›

Weather Service Predicts 4 to 6 Inches of Snow Saturday

NOAA predicts reasonably heavy snow throughout much of the day Saturday in Marlborough and the rest of southern New England.

The National Weather Service has issued a notice to many areas in southern New England, including the Marlborough area, advising residents of an upcoming snowstorm that could leave up to 6 inches on the ground.  Expected to begin sometime mid-Saturday morning, the storm will move in from the west and snow will accumulate quickly.  "Snow will accumulate quickly as the ground is already cold," said a release from the National Weather Service. "Untreated surfaces will become slippery quickly. Travelers are encouraged to allow extra time to reach their destinations." The Massachusetts State Police recently issued a statement advising drivers to be extra cautious during bad weather.  "Be mindful that wet, icy and snow-covered roads require …

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Weather Service Issues Notice in Advance of Expected Snowstorm

NOAA has issued a notice advising Marlborough and Central Massachusetts residents on an impending storm that could make driving dangerous late Thursday evening into Friday morning.

The National Weather Service has issued a notice to many areas in southern New England, including the Marlborough area, advising residents of an upcoming extended period of bad weather.  Expected to begin sometime Thursday evening with snow that could leave several inches, the precipitation combined with the cold weather is expected to make area roads quite hazardous.  "Widespread snow showers are expected tonight across southern New England with snow accumulations of one or two inches likely," said a NOAA release. "Given the recent cold weather, roads will become snow covered and slippery quickly." The Massachusetts State Police recently issued a statement advising drivers to be extra cautious during bad weather.  "Be mindful that wet, …

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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 13

There's another round of bad weather coming and National Grid says they're ready.

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The city of Marlborough has established an official Facebook page! One of the first posts on the page was to inform residents of emergency contacts during the recent inclement weather. Give them a like! 2. National Grid announced Thursday that though there were few electricity service interruptions throughout National Grid’s service area in New England, the company remains geared up for a second weather pattern which is anticipated to bring strong winds and dropping temperatures tomorrow and into Saturday. In case of an emergency, post National Grid’s emergency …

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NWS, Police Issue Warnings in Advance of Winter Storm

The forecast is predicting some nasty conditions for Wednesday evening into Thursday morning, as well as several inches of accumulations possible for Marlborough.

A winter weather advisory has been issued for much of Massachusetts and New England, with forecasters expecting one to three inches of snow to accumulate in the Marlborough area.  The advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. Thursday, until 1 p.m. in the afternoon.  "Driving and walking on untreated roadways and sidewalks will be difficult," said a release from the National Weather Service. "Motorists need to be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and secondary roadways where slippery spots can easily develop." The Massachusetts State Police also advised drivers to extra cautious during the bad weather, though typical for this time of year.  "Be mindful that wet, icy and snow-covered roads require increased stopping time," said police. "…

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Snow, Wintery Mix in Store for Marlborough and Region

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for central Massachusetts, including Marlborough.

The weather, as many have already seen, took a turn toward winter Wednesday. The National Weather Service early Wednesday morning issued a hazardous weather outlook for much of New England, including Marlborough and much of Central and Eastern Massachusetts. Rain will continue Wednesday, turning to snow overnight as a cold front moves in, according to the outlook. A "low probability" exists for one to two inches of snow in the area late Wednesday, which should produce slippery conditions on roads and slow the Thursday commute. As temperatures drop, the Massachusetts State Police warn that icy road conditions could develop.  "The timing of the storm will leave messy conditions for the Thursday morning commute," said police. Of particular …

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Bad Weather Predicted for the Pre-Thanksgiving Road Trip

Whether you are headed north or south, travelers should prepare for a messy pre-Thanksgiving journey.

If you are headed out on the road this Wednesday to visit friends and family in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, you are likely to see at least one form of precipitation.  Heavy rain is predicting for most of the day in Marlborough and for much of central Massachusetts and points south, while those headed north should think about putting the snow tires on.  The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for most of Tuesday night and Wednesday. "Heavy rainfall of 1 to 3 inches will result in urban and poor drainage flooding on Wednesday," said the statement. "There is a low probability that strong north winds may reach wind advisory criteria Wednesday night along the eastern Massachusetts coast." Points in New …

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Josh Gray

12:04 am on Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Sounds like you are well-prepared! I will be putting some snow tires on soon as well.   more ›

National Grid: Power is Restored

It took over 4,000 employees from 13 states and 2 countries to return power after the Oct. 29 Nor'easter, according to a National Grid statement.

At 9 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, National Grid issued a statement confirming that power is now restored in Massachusetts. For Marlborough, that means the estimated 18,200 residential and commercial customers can now see the light. “This storm created a tremendous hardship for many of our customers and I am truly grateful for their patience during this ordeal,” said Marcy Reed, National Grid president, Massachusetts. “In more than 20 years working for National Grid and its predecessor company, Mass Electric, this is by far the worst and most widespread damage I have seen on our system.”  A 12-hour snow storm hit Marlborough in the late afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 29. Heavy, wet snow took down trees and wires across the town. Widespread power …

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National Grid Outage Down to 18 in Marlborough

Marlborough is on track toward full power restoration by Thursday evening.

National Grid reported that just 18 customers were without power in Marlborough as of early afternoon on Thursday.  That number was down from over a 1,000 a day ago, and down 30,000 from the original number of customers without service in Marlborough.  Area schools canceled for the first two days of the week, but resumed classes Wednesday while several roads remained blocked and some families were out of town due to the power situation.  "I have a wife and two children," said Marlborough resident Sean Pollard. "We were forced to vacate our property on Monday evening as the temperature dipped below 50 degrees farhenheit. We could see our breath in the house from Sunday night on." Pollard's family left Marlborough until their power was …

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