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Cold Weather Advisory

Snowfall Totals From Saturday Feb 7th

Three Day Outlook

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning

What is Freezing Spray?

A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Sunday night into Monday in Connecticut and western/central MA where wind chill values will reach 10 to 20 degrees below zero. A significant warm up arrives later this week.

Here are the final snow totals from Saturday Feb 7th. Thank you to everyone who sent in reports.

Bitter cold continues today into Monday before temperatures improve slightly Tuesday. Another system moving in sometime midweek could bring some snow showers for southern New England and even some rain closer to the south coast, but uncertainty remains.

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning remains in effect for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters through 7 AM Monday. Ice accretion rates between 0.5" to 1" have been noted at buoys overnight and will continue to be a threat into Monday.

What is Freezing Spray? ... Freezing spray occurs when strong winds and cold air temperatures cause sea spray to freeze on contact with vessels. Ice can rapidly accumulate on decks, superstructures, and rigging, increasing vessel weight and reducing stability, which can be especially dangerous for mariners.