Weather
Brockton Storm Center: Warming Center Opened
Due to the expected conditions, a winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service.
BROCKTON, MA — Here we go again, for the third time actually. Snow will begin late Monday night and persist for as long as 24 hours in parts of the state, making for an almost impossible Tuesday morning commute. Still, forecasters are hoping this storm brings less widespread power outages than the last two.
The latest bundle of snow means that the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from 11 p.m. Monday night to 8 p.m. Tuesday. During this time, total snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected, according to the NWS.
Towns from the coast to Interstate 95 are expected to be hit by the worst of this storm, meaning possible blizzard conditions. Wind gusts could hit 55 mph, the NWS said.
Find out what's happening in Brocktonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
[Mariners] Strong Nor'easter will pass near the 40N/70W Benchmark tomorrow. Expect N/NE wind gusts forecast upwards of 60 kts; waves building on the outer waters 25 to 30 feet; a concern for ALL MARINERS as hazardous wind and sea conditions will exist. Details: pic.twitter.com/wOamWev6cJ
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) March 12, 2018
Any cancellations and updates during the storm will be posted here.
Warming Center
Find out what's happening in Brocktonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
A warming center at 1380 Main St. A - building community room has opened.
Parking Ban
In anticipation of a snow emergency being put into effect tonight, PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING: There is no parking on any city street during a snow emergency. The following locations in attached pics have been established as FREE off-street snow emergency parking lots. pic.twitter.com/RaVdKEc02B
— Mayor Bill Carpenter (@MayorBillCarp) March 12, 2018
Trash Pickup
Pickup will operate on a one-day delay for the rest of the week.
Local Forecasts
- National Weather Service: 18 to 24 inches
- WBZ: 14 to 18 inches
- WCVB: 16 to 20 inches
- WHDH: 10 to 15 inches
- NBC Boston/NECN: 18 to 24 inches
- WFXT: 12 to 18 inches
Emergency Numbers
- In case of an emergency, dial 911
- Brockton Police: (508) 941-0200
- Brockton Fire: (508) 588-0585
- National Grid power outages: 800-465-1212
- National Grid gas emergencies: 800-233-5325
Power outages should be reported to National Grid and not the police department.
Reporting from Mike Carraggi was used in this story.
Image Credit: Jenna Fisher
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