Winter weather advisory issued for most of Massachusetts through Friday evening
Most of Massachusetts is under a winter weather advisory due to a weather system that could bring up to four inches of snow to some areas.
The advisory is in effect for parts of Middlesex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester, Essex, and Norfolk counties until 7 p.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Thanks for the freezing rain report @ActonFirePIO
Keep the reports coming folks - it's very important for us to fill in the towns between the airport reports we receive! @boston25 pic.twitter.com/0azMWZNYVx— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) January 6, 2023
Freezing drizzle will be the concern for the Thursday evening commute before the snow moves in Friday.
As temperatures gradually drop throughout the day Thursday, rain could cause slippery sidewalks, roads, and bridges, the NWS said.
Please drive very carefully in these shaded areas. This is where temps will be close to freezing this afternoon with the risk of icy travel. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/1jPcNvg4qo
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) January 5, 2023
Some communities in the northern Worcester Hills and the northern Berkshires, especially those at higher elevations, will be near the freezing point this afternoon with patchy ice developing.
Motorists are urged to slow down and use caution while driving in those areas.
Precipitation is expected to return by Friday morning and become steadier and heavier midday into the afternoon.
Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected in central, eastern, northeastern and western Massachusetts. Areas of higher elevations in central and western Massachusetts could see up to 4 inches.
Tweaking the snow map is a constant process as these evolve. It is a small, but potent, package of energy coming through Friday from breakfast to suppa. Accumulations will be likely to the northwest with grassy coatings nearer to Boston. Talking all about it 5-7 pm @boston25 pic.twitter.com/0SABeYTOMM
— Kevin Lemanowicz (@KevinBoston25) January 5, 2023
Here's the timeline for rain/snow Friday:
-Starts light in the morning
-Steadier/heavier in the afternoon will rain flipping to snow at the coast
-Tapers off in the evening@boston25 pic.twitter.com/5k4L2gbrMG— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) January 5, 2023
“Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute,” the NWS said in a statement.
The snow and rain will tape off by Friday evening.
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