BOSTON (WHDH) - Massachusetts is under a widespread winter weather advisory as residents brace for an overnight storm that will dump several inches of plowable snow.
A low-pressure system that developed over North and South Dakota is expected to hit southern New England around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, bringing 2 to 5 inches of snow for the majority of the Bay State.
Snow on the way later this evening. Just snow, no messy mix. A light & fluffy snow leading to poor travel overnight. Roads improve between 6-7am, especially main roads. #7news pic.twitter.com/NIJo8ioSEe
— Jeremy Reiner (@jreineron7) February 27, 2019
All of Massachusetts will be completely under a winter weather advisory by 7 p.m., with Berkshire County’s advisory beginning at 3 p.m., Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties at 5 p.m. and the remainder of the Bay State at 7 p.m.
The advisory is scheduled to end across the state at 7 a.m.
Patchy snow starts this evening, snow filling in & accumulating overnight. We're cold enough where this is all snow, no ice or mix scenario this time. Plan extra time time to clear the driveway & windshield, but snow is tapering by commute time. pic.twitter.com/zyP11N3L5U
— Josh Wurster (@joshwurster_) February 27, 2019
The snow, which is expected to be dry, lightweight, and fluffy due to the cold air in place, could create slick road conditions overnight and into the early morning commute.
The storm is not expected to bring ice, sleet or rain but drivers are still urged to use caution and allow for extra time to travel.
Road conditions are expected to improve by 7 a.m. and be totally clear by 9 a.m.
Snow is patchy this evening and fills in overnight. Roads start to become snow covered around 10pm and are covered for any overnight travel. Most of the main roads just wet for the bulk of commute. Light, fluffy snow should be easy to remove by road crews. pic.twitter.com/j7s9lzGBOi
— Josh Wurster (@joshwurster_) February 27, 2019
For more information, visit the 7Weather page.
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