Andover Alerts
Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 11:44AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Headline
Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 11:44AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Description
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Potential for snow accumulations
between 6 and 12 inches, with localized accumulations over 12
inches possible.
* WHERE...Southern New England.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning and evening commutes. Travel during the Monday morning
commute is likely to be very difficult.
Instructions
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. Travel Sunday afternoon
to Monday morning is likely to become very difficult. If travel is
absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for
sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and
the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
Additional Details
| Type | Alert |
| Phenomena | Winter Storm |
| Severity | Watch |
| Event Code | WSA |
| Area | Hartford; Tolland; Windham; Western Franklin; Eastern Franklin; Northern Worcester; Central Middlesex County; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Western Hampshire; Western Hampden; Eastern Hampshire; Eastern Hampden; Southern Worcester; Western Norfolk; Southeast Middlesex; Suffolk; Eastern Norfolk; Northern Bristol; Western Plymouth; Eastern Plymouth; Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Barnstable; Dukes; Nantucket; Northwest Middlesex County; Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence; Western Kent; Eastern Kent; Bristol; Washington; Newport; Block Island |
| Sent | Thursday, January 22, 2026 11:44 AM EST |
| Expires | Friday, January 23, 2026 7:00 AM EST |
| Sender | NWS Boston/Norton MA |
| Id | urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.bd69f3adbf3b489968e730a7e0d983b86385d6ca.001.1 |