BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising the public to plan ahead if traveling tonight through Saturday as snow and mixed precipitation across the Commonwealth will make for challenging driving conditions and poor visibility.

The National Weather Service is forecasting snow and a wintry mix tonight into Saturday, with more significant weather impacts in the northern part of the state. Some rain will mix in as well later tonight into the day Saturday, especially across southern/southeastern areas.

A wintry mix will continue throughout the day on Saturday before conditions become mostly snow once again later Saturday afternoon and evening for all regions. 
 
“The public is urged to plan ahead, allow for extra time, plan to travel at reduced speeds, and anticipate slippery conditions, especially on secondary roads and local streets,” said Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver. “Snowy conditions and chance of freezing rain will cause difficult driving conditions across the Commonwealth.” 
  
The MBTA advises its customers to check bus, train, and other schedules in case weather conditions impact service: www.mbta.com.  The MBTA is treating outdoor platforms and nearby pedestrian walkways in advance of the precipitation and has taken steps to deploy features on corridors which include third rail and switch heaters. The MBTA will also run observation trains on all subway lines during the overnight hours to address any areas affected by snow or cold conditions in advance.
 
Massport advises travelers flying to check with airlines about flight schedules as plane arrival and departures will depend on how the storm system impacts the Commonwealth and states outside of Massachusetts.   
 
For the most up-to-date information on transportation impacts, please check Twitter: @MassDOT @MBTA @MBTA_CR, @MassDCR, and @MassRMV.