BOSTON (WHDH) - A winter weather advisory has been issued for most of Massachusetts as some residents out west brace for up to 6 inches of snow.
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Flakes began falling between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, with scattered snow showers continuing on into Wednesday, according to the 7NEWS weather team.
This created slick driving conditions during the evening and overnight hours.
In Bourne, a pickup truck rolled over on Route 28 promoting a large emergency response. There was no word on any injuries.
A winter weather advisory is in effect for parts of Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Berkshire, Bristol, and Norfolk counties from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service announced.
Winter Weather Advisory pushed east to 128. Areas shaded in purple have a period of a few hours this evening where travel could be slick and roads snow covered. We'll see improvement by Wednesday morning commute. pic.twitter.com/Lxhj6yv8cg
— Josh Wurster (@joshwurster_) January 26, 2021
Some communities in Western Massachusetts could get 3 to 6 inches of snow, while northern and western Worcester County could see 3 to 4 inches.
The majority of the Bay State is expected to get 1 to 3 inches, with the eastern coast, Cape Cod, and the Islands receiving a coating to an inch.
4pm TUE..as for snowfall forecast, same general idea as yesterday. Highest amounts in Worcester county (and Berkshires). 1-3" for much of the region by early Wednesday morning. #7news pic.twitter.com/QegRCx7GzM
— Jeremy Reiner (@jreineron7) January 26, 2021
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