Mass. weather: Freezing rain coating state in ice
Overnight freezing rain left a sheet of ice over much of Massachusetts, and a weather advisory remains in effect Wednesday morning due to potentially dangerous road conditions.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 10 a.m. for everywhere but the southeastern part of the state, as icy roads could present a hazard during the morning commute. Many Massachusetts school districts are closed or have delayed openings on Wednesday as a result of the winter weather.
Freezing rain could continue falling into the afternoon before tapering off. The National Weather Service forecasts precipitation until 10 a.m. in Western Massachusetts, while it could keep falling until noon in Central Massachusetts. Boston could see precipitation on and off until 2 p.m.
As the day progresses, warmer temperatures should take care of the icy conditions. Boston will see a high of 36 degrees on Thursday, while Worcester will get up to 35, Springfield will top out at 38 degrees and Cape Cod & the Islands will reach 41 degrees.
Temperatures will dip below freezing overnight, with the eastern part of the state in the low 30s and Central and Western Massachusetts in the high 20s. Thursday will bring sunny skies and temperatures in the low to mid 40s throughout the state.
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