Another Winter Storm Makes for Messy Commute

Massachusetts faces yet another slick storm today with snow, sleet, rain and whatever else Mother Nature decides to serve up.  The precipitation started earlier this morning as snow, giving way to a freezing rain and sleet mixture this afternoon in most areas. Rain is expected in the evening and overnight hours and as the colder temperatures kick in, officials have warned of icing on the roadways.

This morning’s commute was met with a number of accidents and cars spinning out due to the snowy conditions. The MBTA also announced that some of the commuter lines were facing delays as the falling flakes impacted the rush to get to work. Western Massachusetts had been warned of the potential for roofs to collapse due to the combination of fluctuating precipitation and temperatures hovering around 0 or below.


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Accident Statistics in Winter Months
In 2009, 660 people across the U.S. were killed in motor vehicle accidents as a result of snow and ice on the roadways. Out of the 334 Massachusetts residents who were killed in car accidents that same year, 4 died in crashes where snowy and icy road conditions were named as contributing factors.

Try to take the extra time in getting home during tonight’s commute, for your safety and everyone else’s on the roadways.

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