Massachusetts Declares Statewide Snow Emergency

Powerful Snowstorm Hits New England Again

Massachusetts Governor Baker has issued a statewide snow emergency, urging employers to close businesses and non-essential employees to stay home.

Many parts of the state could receive up to 24 inches of snow.  Several towns already have up to 60 inches of snow accumulated on roadsides.

This is the third week the region is being hit by massive snowstorms. Two weeks ago the blizzard raged for two days forcing many schools to close for up to a week.

The Groundhog Day Nor’easter dumped more snow in the region last week, again forcing many schools and businesses to close down for several days.

Up to 15 inches of snow is forecast for southern Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

 

Shallow Quake Strikes Baja California, Mexico

SEISMIC HAZARDS
HEIGHTENED GLOBAL SEISMICITY
SCENARIOS 700, [500,] 08, 07, 02
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M4.9 shallow quake occurs near Gulf of California, Mexico

Centered at 31.526°N, 115.665°W the quake occurred at a depth of 1.9km, said USGS/EHP.

EQ Details
Magnitude: 4.9Mw
Location: 31.526°N 115.665°W
Depth: 1.9km
Event Time: 2015-02-09 01:45:02 (UTC)
Nearby Cities

• 84km (52mi) NNE of Camalu, Mexico
• 88km (55mi) ESE of Maneadero, Mexico
• 399km (248mi) WSW of Phoenix, Arizona