Storm Update Issued by Weather Service

The evening commute might be affected by the weather.

  At 1:30 p.m., the National Weather Service (NWS) in Taunton updated its winter storm warning for south central Massachusetts, including Westborough. The warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. Snow will continue through the afternoon, said the NWS. Total accumulations are expected to be between 6 and 12 inches. The snow is expected to taper off in the early evening. Roads will continue to be slippery, and the evening commute could be challenging.   Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Westborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page. If you'd like to receive the Westborough Patch newsletter with our top stories, click here.

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Morning Commute Could Be Slick

Freezing rain is expected in some areas.

  The National Weather Service (NWS) in Taunton has issued a winter weather advisory for 11 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 16 through 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17. The advisory includes south central Massachusetts, including the Westborough area. The forecast calls for snow late into the night and through the overnight. Commuters are cautioned about possible freezing drizzle and sleet early Tuesday morning. Snow accumulations of one to two inches are possible. Untreated roadways may be slippery during the morning rush hour. Temperatures are expected to rise above the freezing level by mid morning. NWS warns motorists to be careful on bridges and overpasses where slippery spots can easily develop.

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Then and Now

Then and Now: The Ice Storm of 1922

Join Sam Kurtz every Thursday for his "Then and Now" column.

This week's Then and Now column was chosen with the snow in mind! The older photo is West Main Street during the ice storm of 1922. The photographer was looking from the present day Forbes Building towards the present day high school. On the right side of the photo you can see the Westborough Public Library and Congregational Church. In the distance on the left you can see the steeple of St. Luke's Church.  There were two other notable snow storms in the country in 1922. One was in Washington, DC, and the other in Wisconsin. The Washington storm was known as the Knickerbocker Storm. According to weatherbook.com, the storm began on Jan. 28, 1922, and ended the following day. The city received 28 inches of snow which caused the roof of the …

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Icy Roads Possible Overnight

Early morning commute could become slippery.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Boston is warning drivers in our area to be prepared for slippery driving overnight. Rain could become more widespread as the night continues, and dopping temperatures could lead to icy roadways.  The NWS reports that rain in the area "will likely change to snow" between 10:00 p.m. and midnight. Up to an inch of snow may accumulate.  Morning commuters are cautioned to prepare for icy travel.    

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