A winter storm warning will remain in effect for the Merrimack Valley through 8 p.m. this evening (March 19), with 6-10 inches of snow and a thin layer of ice in the forecast. According to the National Weather Service, snow will be heavy at times throughout the day, but it will also be mixed with sleet and freezing rain, making for a treacherous morning commute. Winds will be 10-20MPH through the day with gusts up to 30MPH. Temperatures will hover in the low 30s. Tewksbury Public Schools have been cancelled for the day. Stay with Patch for all the latest storm information, including closings …

(Editor's note: We will be continuing to update this article with additional information about the blizzard and it's impact on Tewksbury.) See a tree down in your neighborhood? Notice a road blocked off? Just saw a store clerk upload a pallet of fresh batteries? Please use this story on Tewksbury Patch to help out your neighbors as we brave the storm together. As we ride out yet another winter storm, we want to make sure that Tewksbury stays connected. For live updates during the storm, be sure to download our App for your smartphone or tablet and 'like' Tewksbury Patch on Facebook and follow…

The State Department of Transportation offers the following tips for driving safely, while plows are busy clearin the streets. These tips are especially valuable for young drivers who made be driving in winter for the first time. Remember that the road in front of the plow is usually in much worse condition than the roadway behind the plow. Plows will typically travel under 35 miles per hour and there is always a temptation to pass them. For your safety, it is recommended that you stay a safe distance behind the snowplows. During plowing operations, visibility can be reduced by blowing snow …

The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) offers these tips to make sure your pets are kept safe during extreme winter conditions. Keep your pets warm and indoors. As always cats should stay inside. Since cats left outdoors may stay warm in car wheel wells or under hoods, you should awake any sleeping animals by wrapping on your car hood before starting the engine. Trips outside should remain short during the winter months. While dogs need outdoor exercise, lengthy walks can prove harmful especially when wind chill is a factor. Dogs should remain leashed and …

The best option for driving safely when a storm strikes is simply not to drive. However, there are tims when that is not an option and Weather.com offers the following tips for driving safely in snowy/icy conditions: Driving safely on icy roads Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you. Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake. Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists. Keep your lights and windshield clean…

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has issued a set of tips for staying safe in extreme cold conditions. "As we enter the time of year when we can expect extremely low temperatures and wind chills, we all must take precautions to minimize the dangers presented by such severe weather," stated MEMA Acting Director Kurt Schwartz. "To that end, MEMA presents these cold weather safety tips." Continue to be aware of extreme weather conditions by monitoring Media reports. Make sure you always have a well-stocked Winter Home Emergency Supply Kit that includes flashlights, portable …

Residents have woken up to a late-winter storm that has dumped several inches of wet snow on Tewksbury and the rest of the Merrimack Valley. A Winter Storm Warning, issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday, will remain in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday. The storm forced the postponement of Wednesday night's Division 2 North Girls Basketball Tournament game between North Andover and Tewksbury. That game is now scheduled to be played Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Lawrence High. As of 6 a.m., school had not been cancelled in Tewksbury. Snow began Wednesday afternoon is expected  to be heavy …

UPDATED: March 1, 6:44 p.m. The following events have been postponed: Tewksbury High vs. North Andover girls tournament basketball game -- Had been scheduled for March 1, has been postponed a second time and will now be played Friday, March 2 at 6 p.m. at Lawrence High. "An Evening With Abraham Lincoln" at the Tewksbury Public Library -- Had been scheduled for Feb. 29. Postponed to March 21 at 6:30 p.m. Classes at Robin's Yoga have been cancelled for March 1. The Finance Committee Meeting scheduled for March 1 has been cancelled. the Board of Health meeting that had been scheduled for March 1…

UPDATED: Feb. 29, 4 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch that will continue through 6 p.m. Thursday. The warning covers for much of Massachusetts, including Tewksbury. The forecast has forced the postponement of Wednesday night's Division 2 North Girls Basketball Tournament game between North Andover and Tewksbury. Snow began Wednesday afternoon and continue through Thursday morning. Total accumulation is expected to be between 8 and 12 inches, along with a trace of ice. Temperatures are expected to be in the low 30s, with winds of 10-15 mph and gusts up to 20 mph…

Tewksbury may see 2 to 4 inches of snow over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. NWS has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the area with snow showers expected Friday night and steady snow on Saturday. The steady snow should taper off by 5 p.m. Saturday and then snow showers are expected Saturday night. The snowy conditions will be joined by fog and winds that may exceed 20 mph. NWS said there is a “moderate to high probability that winter weather advisorires will be needed for a portion of southern New England.” The heaviest snowfall should hit southeastern …

More seasonable weather has arrived and the National Weather Service is calling for snow up to four inches in Tewksbury on Saturday. The storm is expected to move in around 9 a.m. and exit around dinner time, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to top out around 27 degrees with winds North-North East at 5 to 10 mph. The Massachusetts State Police have released the following tips for driving safety in the snow. Of course, the storm will hit durring the day Saturday so maybe it will be a good day for most to stay in and read Tewksbury Patch. Take Note of the …

It may have been an unseasonably warm winter so far - and it definitely wasn't a White Christmas - but snow is moving in tonight and Tewksbury will finally become a "winter wonderland." The National Weather Service predicts as much as two to four inches will stick to the ground starting around midnight and into tomorrow. Snow will fall again Saturday morning, as much as three to six inches thoughout the day that will accumulate and taper off around 5 p.m. Check back frequently to Tewksbury Patch for the latest cancellations and delays. And remember to check the latest accidents and traffic …

Tewksbury residents are bracing themselves as strong winds are expected to whip through the region throughout Friday. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for eastern Massachusetts Friday. A rainy and foggy morning is expected to give way to partly sunny skies in the afternoon, but don't let that fool you. That sunshine is also expected to be accompanied by winds of up to 25 miles per hour. And Friday night could be worse, with temperatures dropping below freezing -- turning the wet, puddled roads into ice -- and wind gusts of up to almost 50 miles per hour. …

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Tewksbury for early Thursday, leading into what should be the messiest commute of the season. "There is a moderate to high probability that a winter weather advisory for accumulating snow and/or ice will be needed for a portion of the interior late Wednesday night into Thursday," the NWS says. "There is still some uncertainty but confidence is increasing in a period of wintry precipitation." According to the alert, precipitation should begin around 1 a.m. and should continue through 1 p.m. with snow accumulation totaling 1-…

It has, in large part, been a peaceful December for Merrimack Valley drivers but that may begin to change Monday. The National Weather Service has issued an icy precipitation alert for the morning. Low temperatures overnight are expected to be in the teens, rising to around 30 during rush hour and reaching a high Monday will be around 44. The chance of precipitation is only 30 percent. However, any precipitation that does fall is expected to be a mix of snow and freezing rain, _making driving conditions dangerous. _Click here for tips from the Massachusetts State Police on driving safely in …

A severe weather advisory issued for Tewksbury by the National Weather Service has been lifted. About three inches of snow coated the region in the past 24 hours. No much accumulation it packed a sting, with power outages and accidents throughout the community. As Tewksbury residents were waking up Friday morning, more than 3,000 National Grid customers lost power for 1-2 hours. According to emergency officials, the outages were mostly caused by falling tree limbs snapping wires. The primary outages took place near the Andover line North Tewksbury, near the Wilmington line in South Tewksbury …

It's officially spring on the calendar. People are planning their gardens. Parents are looking at summer camps for the kids. The Red Sox are playing. Residents are musing about the early signs of spring. One problem -- winter won't seem to take the hint. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Friday in North Andover and much of the Merrimack Valley. No, it's not an April Fools trick. It's really expected to snow. Tewksbury could see about 3-5 inches of new snow Friday starting at about 5 a.m., after Thursday night's expected rain. Residents are urged to use …

For the second day in a row, the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory. The advisory is in effect on Monday from 5 a.m. and 11 a.m.  and was prompted by the possibility for freezing rain on Monday morning in Tewksbury and the surrounding area in Merrimack Valley. Up to a tenth of an inch of freezing rain and sleet could accumulate on Monday morning before a changeover to all rain by midday, the weather service said in its advisory issued on Sunday at 2:28 p.m. The weather service warned that untreated roads and sidewalks will be slippery on Monday morning before the …

You had to know the region hadn't seen the last snow of the season. Tewksbury will get hit by 3-4 inches of snow starting at about 9 p.m. tonight, according to the National Weather Service. The snow will last until about 9 a.m. Sunday morning. Temperatures will be in the lower 20s, with winds at about 5 mph. NWS urges travelers to use caution on the roads, as the snow will create slippery conditions and reduce visibility to under a mile.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Tewksbury as a rain/snow mix is set to hit the town tomorrow. According to the flood advisory, the snow will change to rain around daybreak. The rain will become heavy at times Friday morning and last through mid afternoon before tapering off by evening.  The Weather Service said one to two inches of precipitation with locally higher amounts can be expected. However, the combination of increasing wind and temperatures rising well into the 40s and lower 50s will also add to increasing snowmelt during the day Friday. Flooding is a major …