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Location: Truro, MA
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Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 8:39 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Potential for snow accumulations
between 6 and 12 inches, with localized accumulations over 12
inches possible.

* WHERE...Southern New England.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning and evening commutes. Travel during the Monday morning
commute is likely to be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. Travel Sunday afternoon
to Monday morning is likely to become very difficult. If travel is
absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for
sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and
the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

&&

Gale Warning
Issued: 4:50 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO
1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. For the Heavy
Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on
vessels.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST
Saturday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM
Friday to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S.
Coast Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 4:50 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO
1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. For the Heavy
Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on
vessels.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST
Saturday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM
Friday to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S.
Coast Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

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