Five Things You Need To Know Today, Jan. 21

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Today is Friday, Jan. 21. Here are five things you need to know:

1. Déjà vu: Haven’t had enough of the white stuff? Snow is expected to continue today until the early afternoon, with a possible total accumulation of eight inches, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures, which should be in the mid- to high-20s during the day, are expected to drop to single digits overnight.
2. Snow Emergency: Winchester . No cars will be allowed to park on the streets from midnight until 6 p.m. on Friday. Any cars that are on the street during that time will be ticketed or towed. If you can't find an off-street parking space for your vehicle, you can park your car at the Lot or the
3. Girls’ hoops: The Winchester High girls’ basketball team (6-5) will face a tough home test in undefeated Reading (11-0) at 5:30 p.m. The Sachems to open the season.
4. Boys’ hoops: Coming off a heartbreaking Wednesday, the Winchester High boys’ basketball team will look to get back on track against Reading at 7 p.m. at home. The Sachems to start the season.
5. Off with his head: On this day in 1793, Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine after being convicted of high treason.

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