Wintry mix of snow, rain creates slick morning commute in Massachusetts

BOSTON (WHDH) - Snow fell across Massachusetts during the early morning hours, creating a slick commute for some motorists on Thursday.

Flakes began falling after midnight before transitioning to rain from south to north between 4 and 6 a.m.

The majority of communities north of the Mass. Pike got 1 to 2 inches of snow, while south of the Pike received an inch or less.

Northern Massachusetts saw the most snowfall, including Ashburnham, which got 4.6 inches.

A winter weather advisory remains in place for most of the Bay State.

Western Franklin and Western Hampshire counties are under an advisory until noon.

Southern Berkshire County is under the advisory until 10 a.m., while the advisory is in effect for Northern Berkshire County until 1 p.m.

Rain will taper off in the afternoon.

Friday will be mostly sunny but a bitter blast of air will come in during the night and into Saturday morning. This is projected to be a short stint of cold air.

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