Winter weather advisory for Middlesex and Essex counties for Tuesday and Wednesday

At 12:35 p.m. on Monday, the National Weather Service released a winter weather advisory valid from Tuesday 4 p.m. until Wednesday 7 a.m. for Middlesex and Essex counties.

The weather service says to anticipate, “Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches.”

“Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute,” says the weather service. “Slow down and use caution while traveling.”

Mastering winter roads: Guidance from the weather service for safe winter travel

Winter’s icy grip often turns roads treacherous, leading to over 6,000 weather-related vehicle fatalities and more than 480,000 injuries each year. When you find yourself on snowy or freezing rain-slicked roads, your top priority should be safety. Slow down and exercise caution