5 Things You Need To Know Today, Friday, Jan. 25

1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast:

• According to the NWS, today will feature increasing clouds, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
• Friday Night A chance of snow after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 12. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
• Saturday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Light northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
• Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph.
• Sunday Sunny, with a high near 29.
• Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

2. It's Happening Today: The Stoneham High boys baskeball team is action tonight at home against Woburn High. Tap-off is slated for 7 p.m. Go Spartans!!

3. Reader Comment of the Day: "My one and only son is 5 yrs old, I will proudly let him live with us as he is our one and only and proudly sport the title of helicopter mom before I will make him a statistic or put his life in danger, my son is very well rounded and very well loved!!!" Reader Brenda, commenting on the story, "Please Don't Help My Kids."

4. It's Happening Today, The Sequel: The Stoneham High gymnastics team is also in action today at home against Winchester. The meet is slated to begin at 4:30 p.m.

5. And Another Thing: Do Not Go Grocery Shopping! No! Don't Do it! Well, not until you've checked out our Tewksbury Patch Grocery Specials Page for all of the amazing specials and coupons to help you save big bucks at local pharmacies and grocery stores.