BOSTON – The WBZ-TV weather team has issued a NEXT weather alert for the threat of ice on the roads in Massachusetts on Saturday morning.
New England saw a precursor to the weekend weather on Friday morning when people awoke to patchy black ice.
CBS Boston
The time to start keeping an eye out will begin around 5 to 6 a.m. and linger until mid to late morning with the final spots to warm up being in northeastern Massachusetts. Very little rain is expected (just hundredths of an inch) but a thin icy glaze could make untreated surfaces hazardous for travel, walking, running, etc
Ice and scattered showers for Saturday
Slick spots are possible just about anywhere in the area except the South Coast, with wake-up temperatures in the upper 20s to mid 30s. Everyone should be careful when heading out on the roads Saturday or taking that first step out the door. Often it’s the smallest events that can catch people off guard and have an outsized impact.
CBS Boston
However, given that temperatures are expected to slip below freezing yet again, everyone should be careful when heading out on the roads Saturday.
CBS Boston
By mid-morning, milder air will begin to move into the region and boost temperatures in the mid 30s to low 40s. Most spots will see any thin icy glaze melt away by 9 to 11 a.m.
CBS Boston
This storm system heading our way has already had a mean streak, causing severe weather down south. However, the storm will lose its energy for severe weather by the time it reaches us and New England will just have to contend with scattered showers and light winds.
CBS Boston
We’ll also need to watch out for icy spots on Sunday morning for areas north of Boston and up into New Hampshire, as well as out west toward the Connecticut River Valley.
Timing of weekend storms
CBS Boston
Many people in western and central Massachusetts will see spots of black ice before sunrise on Saturday, which could be made worse by additional freezing rain.
As for Boston the chance of ice falls significantly below 10% on Saturday. And if you’re heading to Foxboro for the Chargers-Patriots game, we recommend bundling up and bringing rain gear. This will be a dreary, gray and soggy game.
Maps show icing threat across Massachusetts on Saturday; winter weather advisory issued
As winter weather continues to impact the Northeast, Massachusetts is bracing for potential icing on Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for much of the state, citing the threat of freezing rain and ice accumulation.
Maps showing the potential icing threat across Massachusetts on Saturday highlight areas where ice accumulation could be a concern. Residents are urged to use caution while traveling and to be prepared for slippery road conditions.
The winter weather advisory remains in effect through Saturday evening, with the possibility of hazardous travel conditions persisting throughout the day. Drivers are advised to allow for extra time and to exercise caution on the roads.
Stay tuned for further updates on the winter weather situation in Massachusetts and take necessary precautions to stay safe during this icy weather event.
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