Snow Showers Monday Night; Bitter Cold Temperatures Tuesday

DANVERS, MA - Snow showers on Monday evening in the region will wind down, replaced by bitterly cold temperatures overnight into Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Snow showers began Monday afternoon in eastern Massachusetts. Snow was expected to accumulate up to an inch, creating slippery conditions along area roads, as well as on untreated sidewalks.

There is a chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow showers until 11 Monday night. Cloudy skies will gradually become clear, with a low around 10. Meteorologists predicted wind chill values as low as -5 degrees overnight.

Tuesday is expected to be sunny, with a high near 23, and wind chill values as low as -4 degrees according to the National Weather Service.

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During Cold Weather, Take Preventative Action

• Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.
• Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals up out of the reach of children.
• When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe - even at a trickle - helps prevent pipes from freezing.
• Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night. By temporarily suspending the use of lower nighttime temperatures, you may incur a higher heating bill, but you can prevent a much more costly repair job if pipes freeze and burst.
• If you will be going away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home, set to a temperature no lower than 55° F.

Tips: American Red Cross