BOSTON (WHDH) - A midweek storm will bring snow and rain to Massachusetts before Arctic air moves in from the midwest and takes hold of the region.

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A mix of snow and rain is forecasted to arrive Tuesday night, making for a slick Wednesday morning commute.

A winter storm warning has been issued for parts of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

Parts of Franklin, Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Middlesex counties are under a winter storm advisory during the same time period.

Points across Central and Western Massachusetts will see about one to six inches of snow.

A wintry mix is expected to cause for wet roads across communities inside of Interstate 495.

Boston could see a mix of rain and snow, while southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod will see mostly rain.

The system is expected to move out by 6 a.m. on Wednesday but frigid temperatures will then sweep in.

Wind chills could plunge to as low as minus 20 degrees in some areas on Thursday morning.

A high wind watch has been issued for Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket counties.

The bitter cold will linger into Friday before temperatures climb into the 30s on Saturday.

For more, visit the 7Weather page.

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