Bad news folks. Winter Storm Toby will arrive with snow Wednesday morning and is expected to deliver a heavy 8-10 inch pounding to much of the region. In addition to the pounding, Toby is expected to be blowing hard, especially near the coast, which can see it blowing 50 knots and could potentially lead to flooding before heading out to pound our neighbors to the north. Once again, there’s no way around it, our area is guaranteed to be coated in a wet sticky mess!

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning in effect from Wednesday, 8:00 AM EDT until Thursday, 8:00 AM EDT. (via National Weather Service)

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO

8 AM EDT THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 10

inches are expected.

* WHERE…Portions of northern Connecticut, much of Massachusetts

and Rhode Island.

* WHEN…From 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel will be very difficult to

impossible, especially from Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday

night. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at

times. Tree branches could fall, resulting in scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather

conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you

must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your

vehicle in case of an emergency

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As is important in storms like these, make sure your stock up on milk, eggs and bread, and head to Vickers Liquors or 5th Ward Liquor to remain well lubricated.

And as always, the Blizzard Parties will be at Tavern on Broadway and 1908 Public House !

Pro Tip: Don’t drive around in the snow with your top off!

***Mid Atlantic residents are advised to seek immediate shelter because there is a much more potent storm hovering of The White House***