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Spring Might Finally Arrive in Medford

- Allison Goldsberry If the long-range forecast can be trusted, mild weather might actually be possible this week. Despite some very short-lived teases of sun and nearly sixty degree temperatures, it has felt like spring has only happened in name only since the end of March. In addition, below average temperatures have been made even [...]

Forecast Calls for Snow Tuesday; Schools Closed Again

Story Updated 5:16AM Tuesday, March 19, 2013 – Allison Goldsberry More snow is expected on the last official day of winter. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, Medford and the area could receive several inches of snow overnight and on Tuesday. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 9PM Monday [...]

Winter Storm Warning on for Medford, Area

Snow Emergency in Effect at Midnight; Schools Closed Friday Story Updated 6:14AM Friday, March 8, 2013 – Allison Goldsberry It appears winter stubbornly refuses to leave despite the fact March is well underway. There have been varying forecasts over the last few days and even hours, but it appears Medford and the area will receive [...]

Rain, Snow Mix Coming to Medford

Story Updated 6:42PM Saturday, February 23, 2013 – Allison Goldsberry It appears this weekend will be another stormy one, according to the latest information from the National Weather Service. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from Saturday afternoon through midnight Sunday for Medford and the area. According to the latest forecast, Medford could see [...]

The Calm After the Storm

Schools Closed in Medford Monday for Continued Clean Up Story Updated 12:06PM Sunday, February 10, 2013 A very wintry-looking Mystic River in Medford Square after over two feet of snow fell. Photo courtesy Medford Historical Society. On Sunday afternoon School Superintendent Roy Belson announced schools will be closed in Medford for continued clean up after [...]

City Continues Clean Up Efforts, Asks Residents to Not Throw Snow into Street

The City of Medford released the following message on Saturday afternoon: “As of 8AM this morning, National Grid has reported two residential power outages. There are 108 plows in action, which include City plows and private contractors. Weather conditions last night included fast falling, heavy, wet snow combined with high wind,s causing drifting and blinding [...]

Blizzard Warning in Effect for Medford, Area

Story Updated 9:35AM Friday, February 8, 2013 Medford Public Schools Closed Friday; Snow Emergency in Medford as of 8AM – Allison Goldsberry The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for a potentially “historic” storm that could bring two feet of snow. The blizzard watch is in effect from Friday morning into Saturday afternoon. [...]

Forecast Calls for a Few Inches of Snow for Medford

Story Updated 6:02PM Monday, January 21, 2013 – Allison Goldsberry According to the National Weather Service, Medford could get four to seven of snow within the next twenty four hours. Snow is expected to begin falling late Monday afternoon, with most of it occurring overnight. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the area [...]

Snow, Freezing Rain Fall in Medford

The Boston area received around three inches of snow on Wednesday. So far snow fall for January is less than half of what’s normal, according to local meteorologists. The Tufts University campus on Wednesday morning is pictured above. Courtesy photo.

Fog in Medford

A dense fog enveloped the Mystic River and this bridge in Medford Square in mid-December. According to architect and local photographer Doug Shoop, the fog settled in quickly and was gone almost as fast, but not before he had a chance to snap this eerie photo. According to local meteorologists, humidity combined with melting snow [...]