Shrewsbury, Massachusetts – The White City Shopping Center adorned in a blanket of snow after a heavy snowfall (January 7, 2024)| Photo by The Shrewsbury PostShrewsbury faced its initial winter storm of 2024 from Saturday evening, January 6, to Sunday night, January 7. Around 16.5 inches of snow covered the town, falling within the expected range of 12 to 18 inches, as predicted by the National Weather Service. Locally, measurements confirmed 16.53 inches of snowfall.
During the storm, there was noticeably less traffic on the roads and reduced activity in commercial and worship areas. The local electric company, SELCO, reported disruptions in power and communication due to the storm’s impact overnight.
Another weather system is forecasted for New England on Tuesday night, January 9, into Wednesday. The forecast includes a mix of snow and rain, starting with 1 to 3 inches of snow on Tuesday evening, and transitioning to 2 to 4 inches of rain overnight. Strong wind gusts, ranging between 45 to 65 mph, are also expected overnight on Tuesday.
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