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Storm Center: 14 to 18 Inches Expected, No School in Winchester Friday, Jan. 3

Friday

No School on Friday, Jan. 3 in Winchester

Winchester Town Hall is closed today.

The Jenks Center is closed today.

The National Weather Service predicts blowing snow before noon and bitter cold temperatures around 13 degrees and a wind chill of -15. The evening will clear up, but the temperatures may get down to as low as -5 with a -19 windchill. Stay warm, folks.

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick announced Thursday night that the state government will be shut down on Friday as a result of the storm.

In addition, Patrick said that private employers are encouraged to keep employees home for the day as well. He also warned residents to prepare for freezing temperatures.

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Phone Numbers

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Emergency: 911

DPW: 781-721-7100

- NSTAR Electric & Gas: 800-592-2000

- MBTA: 617-222-3200

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Thursday

- The National Weather Service predicts 10-14 inches of snow in the Boston area.

Delays, cancellations and closings:

Schools: All Winchester Public Schools are CLOSED on Thursday, Friday.

Municipal buildings: Regular hours

State offices: Regular hours

Other delays reported to WHDH

MBTA travel advisories

Logan Airport: Open, but flights are expected to end tonight at 8:30 p.m. due to snow and resume sometime tomorrow.. Check your flight status.

Community Centers: Jenks Center CLOSED Thursday, Friday.

Library: Open Thursday.

Phone Numbers

Emergency: 911

DPW: 781-721-7100

- NSTAR Electric & Gas: 800-592-2000

- MBTA: 617-222-3200


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