We will alert everyone as early as possible to closings or changes in schedule. On poor weather days, we will often reduce the number of volunteer opportunities and reschedule pickups to a completely different day. We will send an email to any volunteers signed up for a given shift.
New Life will close volunteer and truck operations when Medfield Public Schools are closed for inclement weather AND/OR a winter storm warning is issued for the Medfield/Walpole area.
Winter Conditions #
Winter Storm Warning #
A winter storm warning means that forecasters are predicting…
- at least 5 inches of snow/sleet within a 12-hour period or at least 7 inches of snow/sleet within a 24-hour period, AND/OR
- enough ice accumulation to cause damage to trees or power lines, AND/OR
- a life threatening or damaging combination of snow/ice accumulation with wind.
Winter Weather Advisory #
If a winter weather advisory is called, New Life will remain open.
- Prior to leaving, the truck crew should check with donors and receive confirmation that the pick-up is ready and covered/in garage.
- A winter advisory is defined as any amount of freezing rain or when 2-4 inches of snow (alone or in combination with sleet and freezing rain) is expected to cause a significant inconvenience, but not serious enough to warrant a warning.
Extreme Temperatures #
Heat #
- New Life will close if the temperature exceeds 100°F.
Cold #
- New Life will cancel any operations that require going outside – such as pickups or drop-offs – if the temperature is lower than 0°F.