Today’s Sky Scenes exhibit the first signs of spring in New England!

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A mountain view, a snowy scene, a colorful rainbow and even a touch of spring are all present in today’s Sky Scenes!

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Amazing pictures just keep on rolling into Sky Scenes with wind, waves and water taking today’s spotlight.

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From flooded roads, to uprooted trees and light posts snapped like a toothpick, today’s Sky Scenes feature amazing photos illustrating the power of Mother Nature.

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In yesterday’s post and today’s broadcasts, we outlined the threat of roof collapses. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency follows suit with an advisory today:

MEMA POSTS ROOF COLLAPSE & STORM DRAIN WARNING INFORMATION
Snow Buildup & Subsequent Heavy Rain Can Present Dangers

FRAMINGHAM, MA – “If not reasonably cleared off the heavy, wet snow from the last storm piled on roofs can act as a sponge, absorbing the expected rain, adding weight and stress to structures.” states Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Director Don Boyce. “Flat, commercial roofs are most susceptible if they are not draining properly. Additionally, MEMA encourages citizens to clear storm drains in their neighborhoods to minimize local flooding problems from this run-off.”

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is the state agency responsible for coordinating federal, state, local, voluntary and private resources during emergencies and disasters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MEMA provides leadership to: develop plans for effective response to all hazards, disasters or threats; train emergency personnel to protect the public; provide information to the citizenry; and assist individuals, families, businesses and communities to mitigate against, prepare for, and respond to and recover from emergencies, both natural and man made. For additional information about MEMA and Winter Preparedness, go to the MEMA website at www.mass.gov/mema. Follow further MEMA updates on Facebook and Twitter.

Heavy snow continues to gradually shift northward after dropping up to two feet in some of the Berkshires, and will perform the same feat in the Green Mountains of Vermont, and when all is said and done, perhaps the White Mountains and Mahoosucs, as well.

Of course, my job is to look ahead to what nature will deal us next. I’m concerned with three W’s for Thursday…weight, wind, waves and wet.

1) WEIGHT: Anyone who received over a foot of new snow from Tuesday night/Wednesday’s event needs to be aware of the issue of rooftop weight. The snow was very heavy, as one round of shoveling can quickly attest to, and this snow will add weight to all structures. The concern comes with the inch or more of rain expected Thursday – starting up by mid-morning in some of Southern New England, and encompassing more areas by afternoon. Where a foot or more of snow fell, this new snowpack will absorb that rain and substantially increase in weight, making roof collapses a concern. For those who received over a foot of snow, flat roofs should be cleared before the rain arrives. For those who received over 18 inches, all rooftops should be cleared. Rain is likely even into the mountains.

2) WIND: A very strong storm will intensify quickly just south of New England. The media, in general, is hyping this storm. Let’s be clear that it will not be like the New England “Winter Hurricane” of 2005 that brought 110 mph winds to Cape Cod with thundersnow, with winds consolidated around the core. That was amazing. This storm will also be amazing, but not to the same degree, and will not be the same type of compact creature. Rather, heavy snow will hit New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania (eventually southwest CT, too) but New England will be dealt the wind. The difference in air pressure from this storm to a fair weather cell in Canada will help to produce wind gusts near 70 mph on the immediate coastlines of Eastern New England Thursday evening, producing damage and churning the seas.

3) WAVES: The strong wind will churn waves to 25-30 feet along the coast of Northern MA, New Hampshire and Maine! This will bring substantial beach erosion from battering surf, Thursday night through Saturday. Storm surge will accompany these waves and wind, and that will mean an increased risk of coastal flooding at each high tide cycle, especially Friday and Saturday.

4) WET: Finally, all of the rain later Thursday and Thursday night will make big puddles for hydroplaning, localized flooding, and perhaps some scattered river flooding where wet snow will melt in Central New Hampshire and Maine. Basement flooding will occur in homes prone to this, as well, thanks to the high water table.

It’s always nice to take a minute to relax and take a peek at the wonderful pictures of New England beauty sent into Sky Scenes by viewers from across the six state region.

Do you have your own pictures you’d like to send us? It takes mere moments to sign up for a Flickr account and start uploading directly to the Sky Scenes group, where every one of the thousands of pictures I’ve received are posted. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE EASY INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS!

To see the still image gallery, displaying a large number of air-quality photographs we’ve received (but not necessarily had time to air all of), CLICK HERE!

To peruse the video archive of our on-air segments, click the “Sky Scenes” tab at the top of our Weather Blog, here at WeatherNewEngland.com.

So many quiet places, so many quaint places across New England – and in today’s Sky Scenes segment we take a relaxing moment to enjoy the beauty that nature has to offer.

Click here to see the video.

Do you have your own pictures you’d like to send us? It takes mere moments to sign up for a Flickr account and start uploading directly to the Sky Scenes group, where every one of the thousands of pictures I’ve received are posted. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE EASY INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS!

To see the still image gallery, displaying a large number of air-quality photographs we’ve received (but not necessarily had time to air all of), CLICK HERE!

To peruse the video archive of our on-air segments, click the “Sky Scenes” tab at the top of our Weather Blog, here at WeatherNewEngland.com.