REPORTS: Phil Facing Indictment ... Our Groundhog Got It Right

He provided false hope (allegedly). She never said we'd enjoy an early spring.

  Perhaps you've heard by now, on this fourth official day of spring, that a couple of guys in Ohio have indicted Punxsutawney Phil on charges the groundhog knowingly incited false hope among the region by prognosticating an early start to spring when he emerged shadowless from his burrow early last month. And so this morning, as we curse the potential for still more snow on Monday evening, it seems a fine time to remind ourselves: Our groundhog got this. Mrs. G, the prognosticating groundhog who lives at nearby Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, saw her shadow and correctly forecasted six more weeks of winter when she did her thing on Feb. 2. Click on the video above to see Ms. G in action. We have no rodents to blame if we weren't well prepped for…

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Snow Expected on Saturday

Snowfall could begin late tonight and continue through most of Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

Lexington could 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, with patchy freezing fog and a chance of snow showers as temperatures dip into the teens. 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 is expected to hit Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, but NWS warned that a shift in the storm track could result in changes in the …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 2

Groundhog Day details, an invitation to Seussland, an affordable housing forum and more today in Lexington.

1. Groundhog Day: Lexington's local groundhog, Ms. G from over at Drumlin Farms in Lincoln, will deliver her forecast about 9:30 a.m. this morning. Look for video coverage and her prediction a little later on Patch. 2. Forum on Affordable Housing: The Lexington Housing Partnership tonight will host “Lexington Affordable Housing: Who, What, Where, When and Why,” a forum looking at financing affordable housing, the town’s changing demographics, tenant selection, and the impact of 40B legislation, at 7 p.m. tonight at the DPW Building. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include: Minuteman High School’s quarterly municipal representative breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at the school’s Paul …

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More Snow Expected in Lexington Saturday

Expect up to six inches of snowfall this weekend.

Following a small accumulation of snow overnight Thursday into Friday, the National Weather Service is expecting a more significant storm to make its way to New England during the day Saturday. Anywhere from three to six inches of snow could fall across much of the state and region, including Lexington, according to a Hazardous Weather Outlook from the NWS. The snow is expected to fall between Saturday morning and Saturday evening. "There is a high probability of accumulating snow Saturday across the entire region," the Hazardous Outlook stated. "The greatest risk for heavy snowfall is over Connecticut, Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts, where three to six inches are possible." There is less of a risk of heavy snowfall farther north…

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Snow Expected Throughout Region Late Tonight

Prepare for fluffy snowfall of up to an inch overnight.

In what could be the first significant snowfall of the season, the National Weather Service is anticipating a bit of wintry weather late Thursday night into early Friday morning. The NWS has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the majority of the state, including Lexington. "Widespread snow showers tonight are expected across Southern New England with snow accumulations of one or two inches likely," the outlook stated. "Given the recent cold weather, roads will become snow covered and slippery quickly. Snow showers may mix with rain along the south coast including Cape Cod and The Islands." The snowfall totals are hardly a threat compared to what fell in Westwood around the same time last year, but could show the first real sign of …

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POLL: Snow Big Deal?

Were you happy to see a little snow this morning? Take our poll or let us know in the comments section below.

Most Massachusetts residents awoke to a little dusting of snow this morning, the first time many have seen the white stuff since that freakish October storm. Some Lexington residents said they got up to an inch or so of snow accumulation, but by mid-morning the precipitation had mostly turned to sleet and rain, which very quickly began turning snow to slush. According to the National Weather Service, rain and patchy fog are in the forecast for the rest of the day as temperatures climb as high as 46 and wind gusts get up to 29 miles per hour. The night holds a chance for showers late and temps down in the mid-30s, the service says. While the snow on the ground could well be gone within a few hours, it looks like conditions could stay slick …

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Winter Weather On the Way

Snow, sleet, rain and ice tonight could make tomorrow morning's commute a little slippery.

Better find the ice scraper and automatic car starter because snow—you know snow, that white stuff we haven’t seen all winter—is in the forecast tonight. After the wild October storm that downed limbs and wires all over Lexington, this winter has been a weird one, with no snow to speak of. Which, as Town Manager Carl Valente mentioned the other day, is not a bad thing for the budget. But there’s a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain in the forecast for tonight into tomorrow and Friday, creating conditions for a potentially slick morning commute.   According to the National Weather Service, snow is likely overnight, before switching to snow and rain during a windy Thursday with patchy fog. Less than half an inch of snow accumulation…

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Taking It Personally

Taking It Personally: The Coming of Winter (PHOTOS)

Along with cold weather, snow and HOCKEY!

The signs of impending winter are upon us. The leaves haven’t turned much and the weather is still warm it is true, but those are not the harbingers I look for. We picked the last of the apples from our two trees this weekend. It will be the last pie from those trees this year. Meg Muckenhoupt gave me an idea for next year when she said, “Hank, I’ve got two words to say to you.” I was relieved to find out that the words were “cider press.” I immediately checked on that and, while an assembled press is a bit pricey, there are plans for building one which looks like a great winter basement project. One sure sign that the growing season is over is the legion of small furry critters dashing about the property looking for the food they have …

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