(WHDH) — A storm packing snow and ice is expected to create a slippery mess in some parts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire during the morning commute on Tuesday.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Western Massachusetts, including Franklin County, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Worcester County and Middlesex County.
The advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Periods of snow, sleet and freezing rain will cause traffic difficulties. Motorists are urged to plan on reduced visibility and slippery roads during the morning commute.
The weather service says 2 to 4 inches of snow is expected in Western Massachusetts, with localized amounts up to 6 inches. Ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected.
In Worcester County and Middlesex County, the weather service says total snow accumulations of 1-3 inches and ice accumulations of around one-tenth-of-an-inch are possible.
In Berkshire County, the weather service says total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected with localized 5-inch amounts over higher elevations.
The advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
A winter storm watch is in effect for much of New Hampshire from late Monday night to late Tuesday night. The weather service says the heaviest snows will be over southern and central New Hampshire.
Total snow and sleet accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible.
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