MassDOT: Freezing Rain & Possible Snow Forecasted Through Monday

In full transparency, the following is a press release from MassDOT submitted to SOURCE media.

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BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising travelers freezing rain and snow continue to impact travel in some regions of the state and drivers should allow extra travel time and check forecasts for their routes and destinations today through Monday. 

The National Weather Service forecast says the storm system will continue to impact travel in the overnight hours tonight and the public should expect snow accumulations in various statewide regions, freezing rain, sleet and heavy winds which may reduce visibility and impact travel. 

Precipitation will continue during the day on Sunday. MassDOT crews will be chemically treating and salting roadways but rain, freezing rain and snow in various statewide regions may result in slippery conditions which will impact roadway conditions. 

“If traveling, especially in the next 48 hours, drivers should put safety first and check forecasts for the routes they will take” said Massachusetts Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver.