Big E Show N.W.S. Statement

Thank you Frank. I have decided to postpone my trip to Sunday. To those still going on Saturday I WILL NOT be there to take the 2:00 picture at the OGR Booth. I can do Sunday @1:00 if anybody is interested.

 

Paul

That's fine, more for me.  but really, I would wait until tomorrows forecast before I decide.  It's changing by the hour.

I'll be there Saturday. Heck, I grew up in Adams, MA were we kids thought grass was white.

 

Pinpoint Forecast for SPRINGFIELD, MA -

TODAY: Sun returns. Light wind. High 32.

TONIGHT: Clear start, cloudy finish. Lows near 20

SATURDAY: Snow developing mid-morning with a few inches likely during the daylight hours.  High near 30.

SUNDAY: Sunshine, breezy, Highs 25-30.

MONDAY: Snow developing by mid-morning. High near 30.

Forecast prepared by Meteorologist Nick Morganelli

Read more: http://www.cbs3springfield.com/weather#ixzz3Peli8jii

 

Hi All

 

I am at work and we just got an updated report from NWS via Mass Emergency Mgt Agency

 

233 PM EST THU JAN 22 2015 ...COASTAL STORM MAY BRING HEAVY SNOW TO PARTS OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND SATURDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING... CTZ002>004-MAZ004>006-011>014-026-RIZ001-230345- /O.NEW.KBOX.WS.A.0002.150124T1200Z-150125T0400Z/

HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA- CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA- SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA- NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION... VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM... LOWELL...LAWRENCE...SPRINGFIELD...MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOXBORO... NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...AYER...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD 233 PM EST THU JAN 22 2015 .

 

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * LOCATIONS...NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT...NORTHWEST RHODE ISLAND...AND MUCH OF CENTRAL AND INTERIOR EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

 

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW. * ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 4 TO 7 INCHES POSSIBLE... WITH THE GREATER TOTALS ACROSS HIGHER ELEVATIONS. * TIMING...SNOW BEGINS SATURDAY MORNING AND MAY MIX WITH RAIN AROUND MIDDAY...BEFORE CHANGING BACK TO SNOW SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. * IMPACTS...DIFFICULT TRAVEL.

 

LARGE BRANCHES AND WIRES COULD BE BROUGHT DOWN WHERE SNOWFALL EXCEEDS 5 INCHES. * VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WATCH IS ISSUED FOR THE POTENTIAL OF ACCUMULATING SNOW OF 6 OR MORE INCHES IN A 12 HOUR PERIOD. PLAN TO HAVE TRAVEL COMPLETED SATURDAY MORNING. DRIVING CONDITIONS MAY BE DIFFICULT SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

 

Guess I will be skipping this year, working on Sunday!

I changed my plan for the weekend.  I planned to drive up on Friday Evening, go to the show on Saturday and drive back home on Sunday.  A five hour drive up I95 following the path of the storm.

Still plan on Saturday, but I think we will take the Hummer.

Sorry I'll miss you Brian, but the hummer seems to be the vehicle to use for Saturdays weather.

Paul

I still haven't made a decision 100% yet but I may be leaning more on Sunday right now. I'll keep an eye on the weather.

Sorry to hear the forecast. Not only for those planning to attend but also for the vendors.  Let's hope for a mild snowfall.

-Greg

latest and greatest.  scroll down for the estimated snow amounts

 

http://www.wggb.com/weather/

Last check of NOAA says 1-3, looks like it will mix with rain, so ok but might be a little messy

It looks as if you folks are getting what we need.....again. This year started out so nice then went to heck in a hand basket. It's time for a change in America. IMHO And it will only take place through prayer.

 

God Bless Us All,........Real Good!,

"Pappy"                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Arrive esarly Saturday and leave early. In the past driving flown from NH I find that the roads the morning after to sometimes be just as bad as the day of a storm, especially rt 495 And parts of I90.

Please be safe, everyone!

 

Peter

1-3 inches, little more south mixing with rain.  Everyone on the coast will get rain.

This doesn't look great for anyone traveling up that way from the NY/NJ/PA area.

 

• ... WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... 
• * LOCATIONS... NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT... NORTHWEST RHODE ISLAND... AND MUCH OF CENTRAL AND INTERIOR EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. 
• * HAZARD TYPES... HEAVY SNOW. 
• * ACCUMULATIONS... SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 8 INCHES... ALONG WITH AROUND A TRACE OF ICE. 
• * TIMING... SNOW BEGINS VERY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING AND MAY MIX WITH RAIN AROUND MIDDAY... BEFORE CHANGING BACK TO SNOW SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. 
• * IMPACTS... DIFFICULT TRAVEL. LARGE BRANCHES AND WIRES COULD BE BROUGHT DOWN WHERE SNOWFALL EXCEEDS 5 INCHES. 
• * VISIBILITIES... ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES. 
• PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 
• A WINTER STORM WATCH IS ISSUED FOR THE POTENTIAL OF ACCUMULATING SNOW OF 6 OR MORE INCHES IN A 12 HOUR PERIOD. PLAN TO HAVE TRAVEL COMPLETED SATURDAY MORNING. DRIVING CONDITIONS MAY BE DIFFICULT SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

I cannot take a chance on the weather, so I am not going to the Big E. This is sad as I was looking forward to browsing the Big E.

January in the Northeast.  The Blizzard of 93 was March 13th.  Lots of winter left.  Use caution, we have learned to accept excellent winter maintenance on the highways , but things can change, and quickly. Best wishes to all, Mike CT

 

Edit Add:  Weather.com on storm Iola.

We've cancelled also. Unfortunately we already have our wristbands for Saturday so I'm not going on Sunday.

4WD is already to go. If its slow its slow. Less traffic on the roads and less people in the halls. I do not want to drive down Sunday as some of the highways for me i.e. Rt. 495 its worse after a storm.

We hardy New Englanders used to mark our calendars "major snow storm coming ~ its Springfield Train Show weekend" and then we'd allow a couple of extra hours for the half hour drive and off we'd go, snow and all.

Over the years, it didn't bother us; now age and health do, so I had already decided 2014 was my final show and I wouldn't be going in 2015. Now I have a good excuse: its going to snow.

To those of you who will brave the weather, have fun; the crowds will be smaller and, believe me, your favorite dealers will be there and grateful for your attendance.

I will miss going, but I just can't do it anymore.

best

Fred Dole

Hey Spence, you may want to try contacting the folks through the website and explain the weather and you would like to exchange a Saturday ticket for Sunday. I have to believe they would help.

 

I'm going Sunday, if you can't make it and you need me to pick up something for you just let me know.

 

Paul

I just spoke with a David Royce (sp ?) who said come to the Better Living Show Office on Sunday -- the big building on the north end -- and he would exchange your Sat. ticket for a Sunday wristband.

 

- Mike