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Will Massachusetts Have a White Christmas?

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With the first measurable snowfall of the season in the books, we have to ask: Will Massachusetts have a White Christmas this year?

 

I’m hoping the answer is yes. Not just because it adds to the spirit to have snow on Christmas, but because I love snow. Yesterday afternoon, I stood in my backyard with my neighbor as those first flakes flurried about. We were watching a family of deer frolicking in the woods as my kids looked on from inside the house. It was like something out of a damn Hallmark Christmas Movie.

 

A winter without snow in New England isn’t winter at all. Yes, it makes travel difficult. Yes, clearing windshields and walkways is a pain in the ass. But skiing and snowboarding rules. And bundling up for a hike or a snowshoe in the winter woods beats the hell out of sitting inside and complaining about the cold and the snow. And what kid young or old doesn’t love a snow day? Embrace it! Or move to Florida.

 

Will Massachusetts Have a White Christmas?

In my quest to answer the question, I went right to the source: The Old Famer’s Almanac. As a kid, I was obsessed with the weather. For a time, I even wanted to be a meteorologist. Every year, I used to visit the Colonial Spa in downtown Wakefield and buy that year’s edition. Nerdy, I know. But there’s useful information in there.

 

For instance, right now they have their annual White Christmas Weather Forecast. And according to the Almanac, the long-range weather forecast for the Northeast calls for snow showers and chilly temperatures December 19-25. And for December 26-31? Flurries and more cold weather.

 

Traditionally, the Almanac is around 80% correct with their long-term forecasting. So there’s a pretty good chance we’ll get a White Christmas this year. Better throw this one on to get ready.

Adam 12 is the Program Director of Boston's ROCK 92.9, heard weekdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. He's been flexing his encyclopedic rock knowledge in New England for over 2 decades, both on-air and online, at WBCN, WFNX, Boston.com, and indie617. At ROCK 92.9, he keeps you in the know on the big stories from the Boston music scene and writes about great places to eat, drink (beer), and to spend time outdoors in and around Boston.

Your MassDOT Plow Names Are Hilarious

If they use even one of the MassDOT plow names you suggested, we’ll consider it a big win for the ROCK 92.9 listening audience.

 

Last week, Boston.com reported that MassDOT is running a contest to name some of the plows in their fleet. Boston.com’s Peter Chianca writes:

Apparently undeterred by the spotty history of such initiatives, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is bravely asking the schoolchildren of Massachusetts, who are not known for their restraint or decorum, to name 12 state-owned snowplows that will be clearing the streets this winter season.

 

Chianca goes on to remind us of the infamous “Boaty McBoatface” incident from back in 2016. The British government didn’t end up embracing democracy and going with “Boaty McBoatface” for their multi-million dollar research ship, unfortunately. Here’s hoping MassDOT will do the right thing.

 

Your MassDOT Plow Names Are Hilarious

Of course, I did the exact same thing Boston.com did: asked YOU what you’d name the plows. Granted, you don’t have a say. Unless you’re an elementary or middle-schooler here in the Commonwealth. If that’s the case, get your class on it and suggest the most ridiculous name you can muster. I’m talking to you, Kade.

 

Speaking of ridiculous names, you came up with some real gems when I put the question to you yesterday. Here’s a few:

Plow Do You Do?

Storrow Sleighers

Mighty Mighty BossPlow

Blizzard Of Ozz

General Plow’s Chicken

Plow And Stars

Mike WaPlowski

and, my personal favorite (so far):

Nomar GarciaPLOWah

 

These came from the ROCK 92.9. Facebook page, and I’ve shared the post below. You can take a look at some of the other suggested names and, after you’ve liked the page, add your own name to the list. We got a couple on Twitter, too. I’ll keep an eye on MassDOT and keep my fingers crossed that one of our names sticks.

  • Mr. Plow? We Can Do Better!

    So MassDOT is running a contest to name 12 of the plows in their fleet. Hit us with your suggestions and we'll pass 'em along.

    Posted by Rock 92.9 Rocks on Tuesday, December 6, 2022

  • "Whitey"

    https://twitter.com/asalsman/status/1600141275910483970

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