Roads Getting Slick, Forecast Worsens for Stoneham

Storm is making a stronger push to the north and west.

What had been forecast to be a moderate winter storm for Stoneham and the Greater Boston area is beginning to pickup momentum and could wind up packing a pretty good wallop. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service is now calling for Stoneham and the surrounding area to get 4-8 inches of snow. Snow is expected to continue through the night and a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until Sunday at 7 a.m. Visibility on the roads is limited and fog is expected to roll in around midnight to 2 a.m. making it worse. The low temperature tonight will be around 28 degrees. There will also be steady north winds overnight around 16 mph. The snow may initially be mixed with rain near the coast, according to the National Weather Service…

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Damaging Wind Possible Tuesday Night into Wednesday

Gusty southern winds could cause minor tree damage and power outages on Tuesday night through early Wednesday.

Wind gusts as high as 50 miles per hour are expected on Tuesday night into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. A wind advisory has been issued for 4 p.m. on Tuesday through 6 a.m. on Wednesday. The advisory extends across most of eastern Massachusetts, including Stoneham, plus parts of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Strong southerly winds of 20-30 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 miles per hour are expected along the coast. The strongest gusts are expected between 7 p.m. on Tuesday through 6 a.m. on Wednesday. The winds will be strong enough to down trees and limb and could cause power outages, according to the weather service. The wind advisory was issued because either sustained winds are expected between 31-39 miles …

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Five Things: Sunny Skies in the Forecast for Stoneham Monday

Check out the Five Things column for Monday, Sept. 10.

1. Bright skies: It's expected to be mostly sunny with a high of about 71 during the day, and mostly clear skies with a low of 49 in the evening Monday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Stoneham. 2. Change is afoot: Starting Oct. 1, the town of Stoneham will no longer offer second outside water meters, according to the town website. 3. Meeting time: A handful of meetings are scheduled for Monday in Stoneham, including: 4. Share your photos: Love taking photos of sports, landscapes or events in Stoneham? If so, upload your images to our Pics & Clips section. 5. Get cooking: Try out Sheila Duggan Chabot's recipe for roasted romas. For more activities, visit our events calendar.

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Five Things: Rain in the Forecast for Stoneham

Check out the Five Things column for Tuesday, Sept. 4.

1. Damp weather: There is a chance of rain before 10 a.m. Tuesday, as well as showers and thunderstorms betweem 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Stoneham. Skies will be overcast and temperatures peak at 75 during the day before slightly dipping to a low of about 68 at night, according to the forecast. There is also a 90 percent chance of precipitation in the evening. 2. Stoneham session: The Stoneham Board of Assessors meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Town Hall Assessor's Office, according to the town website. 3. Post your press releases: Want to make sure your press statements get on the Stoneham Patch website? Post it yourself to our announcements section. 4. Chime in: Do you think …

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Five Things: Sunny Skies in the Tuesday Forecast for Stoneham

Scope out the Patch Facts column for July 10.

1. Grab your shades: Tuesday is expected to be sunny with a high approaching 86, according to the National Weather Service forecast for Stoneham. Winds will be about 6 miles per hour throughout the day, and temperatures should dip to a low of around 60. 2. Dining together: The Community Dinner Program, which consists of more than 50 churchgoers from several churches in town providing meals to people from the community, is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Stoneham. 3. Newsletters anyone? Stoneham Patch offers newsletters to our readers, including daily, weekly and breaking news ones.  4. Social media: Want to know what's happening in the Stoneham community beyond what the Stoneham Patch website has to offer? …

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Five Things: Hot Weather in the Forecast for Stoneham

Learn more about the high temperatures and four other Stoneham items in our July 2 Patch Facts column.

1. Shorts weather: Monday is expected to be mostly sunny with daytime temperatures in the high 80s (low 60s at night) and a 30 percent chance of rain between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service forecast for Stoneham. During the day, winds are expected to be 7-10 miles per hour before tapering off to 4-7 miles per hour at night. 2. Heading overseas? If you're planning to leave the country on a business trip or vacation, you can get your passport through the Stoneham Town Clerk's Office. For complete details of what you'll need to bring with you, costs and passport turnaround, visit the town clerk website. 3. Big boats: Thinking about visiting the Boston Tall Ships? Check out the complete schedule of events. 4. In …

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Rain, Thunderstorms in the Forecast for Stoneham Monday

Check out the Patch Facts column for June 25.

1. Wet weather: Rain is expected to fall most of the day Monday, with the majority falling before 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Stoneham. Thunderstorms could develop after 3 p.m. Temperatures may reach a high of 71 during the day and a low of 60 at night. New rainfall amounts may be 1-2 inches. 2. Wanted: Readers' Choice nominations: Did you know you can post a review about your favorite business in Stoneham? After you've logged into your Stoneham Patch account, search for the business in our directory, click the link once you've located it and then post a review on their listing.  3. Blog for us: With summer here, we'd love to get some gardening enthusiasts and others signed up as bloggers on Stoneham …

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Five Things: Clouds, Strong Winds in the Forecast Monday in Stoneham

Check out the Patch Facts column for April 9.

1. Clouds linger: Temperatures are expected to peak at nearly 60 degrees and winds of 17-23 miles per hour and gusts potentially hitting 34 miles per hour on a mostly cloudy Monday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Stoneham. There is also a possibility of rain sometime after noon.At night, the clouds will remain, temperatures dip to the low 40s and winds decrease to 8-18 miles per hour.  2. News on the run: Got an iPhone or Android? Download the Stoneham Patch app. for either phone. 3. Newsletters abound: Stoneham Patch has four free newsletters our readers can sign up for, including daily, weekly and breaking news ones, as well as one featuring the latest Patch Deals. 4. Extra perks: Do you own or manage a business…

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Snow To Impact Wednesday Afternoon Commute

Find out the latest local weather forecast.

Stoneham may received 2-4 inches of snow between Wednesday afternoon into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast. Snow is expected to start falling around 3 p.m. While less than an inch of snowfall is anticipated for the daytime, 2-4 inches may accumulate in the evening hours. Temperatures will approach 40 degrees during the day and dip to a low of 30. An easterly wind of 6-9 miles per hour increases to 9-15 miles per hour at night. Here are some phone numbers you will want to know in case an emergency crops up: Town Departments Cab Companies Tow Companies

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Snow Expected on Saturday

There may be 2-4 inches of snowfall overnight through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Stoneham.

Snow may begin to fall overnight and continue through the day on Saturday, dropping 2-4 inches of white stuff on Stoneham, according to the National Weather Service's (NWS) forecast for Stoneham. The NWS issued a hazard weather outlook on Friday morning, stating that the latest forecasts suggest the heaviest snowfall on Saturday will occur across interior Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. "However, a shift in the storm track could result in changes in preciptation type and amounts," the outlook read. "Stay tuned to the latest updates and any possible advisories that may be issued later today." Tonight there's a slight change of snow showers after 1 a.m., then snow showers in the early morning hours turning to steady snow on …

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