Hundreds of thousands of residents in the Northeast were urged to use caution while driving this weekend as freezing rain is expected to coat local roadways with a thin sheet of ice.

The heaviest freezing rain will fall during the overnight hours on Saturday, before colder weather causes precipitation to fall mainly as snow on Sunday , National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Maureen Hastings told Newsweek .

Why It Matters

Travelers and residents across New York , Vermont , and New Hampshire are being warned to prepare for hazardous conditions as winter weather advisories take effect this weekend.

The NWS expects freezing rain and mixed precipitation, increasing the risks of slippery roads, sidewalks, and power outages. These advisories, covering large portions o

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