Boston, Massachusetts – A wintry mix could cause minor travel impacts across eastern Massachusetts Tuesday afternoon and night.
According to the US National Weather Service Boston, a combination of snow, sleet and freezing rain is possible beginning Tuesday afternoon and continuing through the evening hours. The greatest probabilities for minor travel impacts range between 50% and 70% across areas including Boston, Worcester and Springfield.
The agency’s impact map shows higher chances of slick conditions west of I-95, including along I-90, I-91 and I-290 corridors. Portions of central and western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut show probabilities exceeding 60% for minor travel disruptions.
Forecasters emphasize that this is not currently expected to be a major storm, but even light icing or sleet accumulation during peak commute hours could create slippery stretches on untreated roads, bridges and overpasses. Evening commuters along I-90, I-93 and I-84 may experience reduced speeds and longer drive times.
The timing — Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night — coincides with school dismissals and after-work travel, increasing the likelihood of congestion if road conditions deteriorate.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts and check road conditions before traveling.
Additional updates are expected if confidence in snowfall or ice totals increases.
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