BOSTON (WHDH) - A winter storm is expected to bring snow, ice, and rain to Massachusetts this weekend.
Snow is projected to start falling late Saturday afternoon, moving from west to east, before transitioning to an icy mix.
The Boston area, as well as the majority of the North and South Shores, are expected to receive 1 to 3 inches of snow.
Northwest of Interstate 495 could get 3 to 5 inches, with some Western Massachusetts communities receiving 5 to 8 inches.
The Cape and the Islands are projected to get a coating to an inch.
Drivers are told to be aware of the possibility of slick driving conditions during the Saturday evening commute.
The storm is expected to wrap up early Sunday morning.
For the latest weather updates, visit the 7WEATHER page.
Snow breaks out 3-5pm from west to east Saturday. Steady for a few hours before a changeover to mix/rain. Stays snow the longest the farth northwest you go. 1-3" inside 495, 3-5" northwest of it. Likely 6"+ for much of Ski Country. pic.twitter.com/VihdlUPc9Y
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) January 16, 2020
Weekend storm… starts late afternoon afternoon and exits predawn Sunday. Snow to mix/rain. pic.twitter.com/AXadJN8EN8
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) January 16, 2020
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