Boston, Massachusetts – Evening travel across eastern Massachusetts could become slick quickly Tuesday night as snow spreads into the Boston metro, setting up hazardous conditions for both the evening and early Wednesday morning commutes. Roads that appear merely wet early could turn snow-covered within a short window after sunset.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday for much of eastern and northeastern Massachusetts, including Suffolk, Middlesex, and Essex counties. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected across Boston, Cambridge, Lowell, Lawrence, and Gloucester.
Snow is expected to develop during the early evening hours, with the steadiest accumulation occurring overnight. Major routes including I-93, Route 1, Route 128, and the Mass Pike inside the I-495 corridor may become slick, particularly on bridges and untreated secondary roads. Even moderate snowfall rates could lead to reduced traction during the Wednesday morning commute.
Farther southwest, parts of western Hampden County in Massachusetts and Hartford County in Connecticut are expected to see mixed precipitation, with a light glaze of ice possible. That raises added concern for elevated roadways and ramps during the overnight hours.
Drivers are urged to slow down, increase following distance, and allow extra time for travel. Snow tapers near daybreak Wednesday, but slick spots may linger into the early commute. Additional advisories could be issued if conditions worsen overnight.
