Fitchburg businesses, schools prepare for drastic weather change
The calendar says winter is over, but the weather forecast doesn't and Fitchburg getting ready for snow.
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The calendar says winter is over, but the weather forecast doesn't and Fitchburg getting ready for snow.
Businesses in Massachusetts like golf courses and hardware stores are preparing for a drastic change in weather, and how it will effect their business.
Though it won't be a major storm, slick travel is possible Thursday night as snow moves through much of Massachusetts.
The snowfall predictions took a major turn downwards from Sunday to Monday and many people want to know why.
Monday's winter storm is largely behind us, and some drier conditions are in the forecast.
Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
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WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
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The highest snow totals will be located north and west of Boston in the Merrimack Valley and Worcester County.
After two years of practically snowless winter seasons a storm is stirring in New England.
After two years of practically snowless winter seasons a storm is stirring in New England.
The City of Boston announced there will be no snow emergency issued for Saturday and Sunday's winter storm due the expected snowfall.
WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
As the season's first winter storm approaches, communities west of Boston are preparing for the most snow.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt spoke with businesses hoping to get a boost from the snow this weekend.
With plowable snow in the forecast for much of Massachusetts this weekend, plow drivers said they're ready after a few disappointing seasons.
As an impending snow storm approaches, Worcester is getting ready, despite a shortage of plow drivers.
It has been nearly two years since Boston and most of the suburbs had a storm with more than 6 inches. That will likely change this weekend.
WBZ TV's Anna Meiler reports.
It has been a couple of years since New England has seen a significant storm so the race is on to prepare.
There is a fairly high probability of plowable snow for most of southern New England on Sunday.
WBZ-TV's Katrina Kincade reports.
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