Walpole Storm Center: 19 Inches of Snow in Walpole as of Noon Friday; Upload Your Snow Photos & More

For instant updates on weather and town news sign-up for Walpole Patch’s e-mail newsletter. 

Walpole Patch is all about connecting neighbors and helping neighbors so we hope you’ll find this information hub helpful during the storm.

Friday, March 8:

Storm Has Slammed Walpole with 19 Inches of Snow as of Noon

Updated snowfall totals show Walpole has received 19 inches of snow as of noon Friday, according to the National Waeather Service. Holden has reported the most snowfall in the state as of noon Friday, reporting 22 inches.

7Weather Blog: 'Nasty Storm Out There'

WHDH meteorologist Jeremy Reiner says it's a "nasty storm out there" and reminds him of a storm in southern New England in December of 1992.

"The storm was stuck south of New England which set up a fire hose of moisture into New England, blasting us with snow for several hours. Sound familiar? This too shall pass," Reiner writes in his weather blog. "It's not a good morning for travel across New England with bands of moderate to heavy snow marching inland (much like ocean swells approaching a beach). The last of these snow bands--the caboose if you will---will begin to shift south through New England between noon and 3 p.m. --first in the Merrimack valley and last down toward the Canal. Final snow totals will finish between 6-12" of snow by midday today (locally higher amounts likely)."

Read more: http://www1.whdh.com/weather/blog/page/1/#ixzz2Mx9T9WsI

The latest forecast for Walpole, according to the National Weather Service, is:

• Friday: Rain and snow, mainly before 5 p.m. High near 37. Breezy, with a north wind 17 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
• Friday night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 26. North wind 10 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Then the relief comes Saturday with sunny conditions and a high near 44 expected. Almost like it never even happened.

Snow Closes Walpole Schools Friday

Walpole Public Schools Superintendent Lincoln Lynch has announced that school will be cancelled Friday, March 8.

Lynch said the cancellation is due to weather conditions.

***

Thursday, March 7:

Snow-Related Postponements & Cancellations

• Due to the uncertain weather Thursday, Walpole’s Board of Selectmen will not be recognizing students for their work with the Coalition for Alcohol and Drug Awareness with Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey. The new date the awards will be given out is Tuesday, April 2 at 7 p.m. at the BOS meeting.

• No afternoon Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten Thursday for Walpole Public Schools.

• No after-school activities for Walpole Public Schools.

NOTE: Know of a cancellation or closing as a result of the weather? Let us know in the comments section and we will add it to the list above!

***

Updated Forecast Predicts Half Foot of Snow in Walpole

Originally thought to be a relatively small storm that would drop between 3 to 5 inches of snow in Walpole, a new forecast from WHDH shows the town getting closer to six or more inches through Friday in the area. 

In addition, the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Norfolk County until 1 p.m. Friday. The warning claims the potential for anywhere from 4-8 inches of snow in the area, with a low probability of 10 inches in some isolated areas.

According to the warning, the heaviest accumulations are expected tonight into Friday morning but some accumulations will occur today, especially across the elevated interior areas of southeast Massachusetts.

Winds are expected to hit 15 to 25mph, with gusts up to 45mph.

Some power outages were reported in the area due to the weather on Thursday morning.

***

IMPORTANT NUMBERS & WEBSITES: 

• In an emergency, dial 911
• Police Department: 508-668-1212
• Fire Department: 508-668-0260
• DPW: 508-660-7305
• NStar power outages: 800-592-2000 or the Report an Outage form.
• Columbia Gas: 1-800-688-6160
• National Grid power outages: 800-465-1212
• Comcast: 1-800-COMCAST (1-800-266-2278)
• Verizon: 1-800-VERIZON (1-800-837-4966)
• RCN: 1-866-TECH-RCN (1-866-832-4726) 
• MBTA Walpole station: Service updates

List of cab companies:

• VIP Taxi of Norwood: 781-363-937
• New England Coach: 781-821-9292

List of tow companies: 

• Assured Collision: 508-660-2757
• Chris' Service Center: 508-668-2869
• USA Towing and Service: 508-850-5282