Mass. weather: Rain expected as dry conditions, fires continue

Clouds on Tuesday night could give some relief for dry and burned areas of Massachusetts. A growing increase of clouds could result in light rain showers across parts of the state, specifically ... Read More

Rainfall in western Mass. alleviates drought conditions - WWLP

Last fall, severe drought conditions led to brush fires all across western Massachusetts. Fortunately, this spring, a change in the weather pattern brought us rain, and it keeps on coming. Read More

Brush fire conditions remain in western Mass. - WWLP

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Western Massachusetts finally received some rain this weekend. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday due to dry conditions over the past two months ... Read More

Major drought declared across Massachusetts as dry conditions continue - MSN

“This dry weather pattern is driving a historic fall fire season. In October, Massachusetts experienced 203 brush fires across the state, many in populated areas. Read More

Drought expected to worsen, raising risk for dangerous brush fires in Massachusetts - CBS News

BOSTON - New month, same old weather story. The warm and dry conditions are expected to continue for at least the first half of November. Needless to say, any and all outdoor burning is a terrible ... Read More

Dozens of wildfires continue to burn across Massachusetts as dry conditions fuel blazes

Dozens of brush fires continue to burn around Massachusetts, and the weather forecast isn’t offering any help in the coming days. State officials say as of Sunday night, 87 brush and wildland fires ... Read More

How to prepare for brush fires during dry, windy conditions - MSN

With the average rainfall for the last two months being 7.5 inches, much of western Massachusetts is in a 6.18-inch rainfall deficit. The last measurable rainfall we saw was two weeks ago on ... Read More

How much will it snow in MA tonight, Thursday? See weather forecast - Worcester Telegram

A mix of snow and freezing rain will hit Massachusetts Wednesday night and continue into Thursday morning, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. The system is ... Read More

The flip side of this warm, dry weather? Heightened wildfire risk across much of Mass. | WBUR News

Massachusetts officials say drought conditions, falling leaves and unseasonably warm temperatures have combined for a higher risk for brush fires across much of the state. Read More