Eastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island – Snow-covered roads and hazardous travel conditions are expected across much of southern New England as Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect through Saturday evening and into early Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, advisories cover central, eastern, and southeastern Massachusetts, including the Boston metro area, as well as northern and southern Rhode Island. In these areas, snow totals of 3 to 6 inches are expected before the advisory expires at 7 p.m. EST Saturday. Winds may gust as high as 35 miles per hour, contributing to localized blowing snow.
A separate Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, where 2 to 4 inches of snow are forecast through 1 a.m. EST Sunday, with wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour.
Travel impacts are anticipated along major corridors including Interstate 95, Interstate 93, Route 3, Route 24, U.S. Route 6 across Cape Cod, and Interstate 195 into Rhode Island. Snow accumulation on roadways, ramps, bridges, and overpasses may lead to slick conditions, especially during periods of steadier snowfall.
Communities expected to be impacted include Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Worcester, Framingham, Brockton, Plymouth, New Bedford, Providence, Warwick, Newport, and Fall River, along with coastal and island locations exposed to stronger winds.
The National Weather Service advises motorists to slow down, allow extra travel time, and increase following distance, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours when snowfall rates may temporarily increase. Conditions may remain hazardous after sunset as temperatures stay cold enough to support continued accumulation.
For commuters, students, and service workers traveling later Saturday or early Sunday, lingering slick spots are possible even after snowfall tapers off.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts, follow guidance from transportation officials, and avoid unnecessary travel during the height of the storm.
