BOSTON — People in Boston and across New England are dealing with another Friday storm. Snow and sleet are making for difficult travel. The Boston 25 new teams is tracking the latest winter storm headlines.
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6:40 p.m. Friday: MassDOT still out on the roads. Speed limit for the Mass Pike remains in place.
MassDOT has 2044 pieces equipment deployed snow & ice operations. Also 40 mph speed limit restriction I-90 NY-Boston & tractor trailer, tandem & special permit vehicle restriction
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) February 25, 2022
4:34 p.m. Friday: MassDOT crews are still at work trying clear roads. The 40 MPH speed limit remains in place on the Mass Pike.
MassDOT has 2206 pieces equipment deployed snow & ice operations. Also 40 mph speed limit restriction I-90 NY-Boston & tractor trailer, tandem & special permit vehicle restriction
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) February 25, 2022
4:30 p.m. Friday: Check out this slippery scene from Fitchburg. Watch for Jason Law’s live coverage from Fitchburg on Boston 25 at 5 p.m.
We’ve been watching cars and SUV’s spinning out, struggling to climb Spring St. in Fitchburg. Residents say this is one of the steepest inclines in the city. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/lH0CNTXQiz
— Jason Law (@JasonLawNews) February 25, 2022
3:30 p.m. Friday: Public Works crews in Boston are still asking people to stay off the roads while they clean the streets.
Our PWD crews and contractors continue to treat and clear #BostonStreets as we push through this burst of #snow. We’re still asking everyone to stay off the roads (if possible) to assist in our efforts. https://t.co/WgOfYr3Wks
— Boston Public Works (@BostonPWD) February 25, 2022
1:20 p.m. Friday: A bad crash on the Mass Pike east at Exit 13 at this hour. It appears several cars are involved.
Serious crash on the #MassPike in #Natick - near Exit 13. pic.twitter.com/QMbKoWZHL4
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) February 25, 2022
1:11 p.m. Friday: A reminder on snow shoveling rules in Boston.
❄️ SNOW DAY REMINDER ❄️
— City of Boston (@CityOfBoston) February 25, 2022
Property owners must clear sidewalks within three hours of snowfall ending and must clear at least a 42-inch-wide path for wheelchairs and strollers. pic.twitter.com/64iMq3tBl2
1:09 p.m. Friday: Update from NH State Police on treacherous travel. Troopers have responded to more tha 40 crashes, spin-outs, and vehicles off the road.
#Troopers have responded to over 40 crashes, spin-outs, and vehicles off the road since 5AM. 🚔#snow continues to fall throughout the state. If possible, stay home and stay safe. #nhsp #slowdown #safetyfirst pic.twitter.com/zehIvs7c2j
— New Hampshire State Police (@NH_StatePolice) February 25, 2022
12:15 p.m. Friday: A gallery of beautiful Boston in the snow.
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Make Way For Snow… #Boston25 pic.twitter.com/SlGrg1d4NE
— Adam Liberatore (@bostonTVguy) February 25, 2022
11:49 a.m. Friday: Meteorologist Shiri Spears tweets updated snow map showing the max additional snow and that coverage will be scattered.
I'm going to go ahead and tone my numbers down a tad. Patchy, light snow/mix will fall at times this afternoon & night. This coverage will be SCATTERED and spread over many hours. @Boston25 pic.twitter.com/PHe7131Zcq
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 25, 2022
11:10 a.m. Friday: Meteorologist Shiri Spears tweets about additional snow for the afternoon and evening, as well as overnight on Cape Cod.
Here's the expected additional snow for the the afternoon & evening (even overnight on the Cape). This will NOT be as heavy as what we saw this morning. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/Q3gUXAKiAH
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 25, 2022
11:01 a.m. Friday: Let’s check in with Boston 25′s Julianne Lima in Plymouth.
11:00 a.m. Friday: An update on conditions in Boston’s Copley Square from Evan White.
10:48 a.m. Friday: New Hampshire State Police shows current conditions on I-93 Northbound, just south of the Hooksett Toll.
📸 - Current conditions on I-93 Northbound, just south of the Hooksett Tolls. Single vehicle off the road on the right-hand side. #slowdown #moveover #troopb #nhsp pic.twitter.com/Teoy87upvH
— New Hampshire State Police (@NH_StatePolice) February 25, 2022
9:50 a.m. Friday: BREAKING NEWS: There has been a crash between an MBTA Commuter Rail train and a sidewalk snow plow in Waltham.
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9:03 a.m. Friday: Video from Boston 25 viewer Alan MacIntosh in Ashland. You can share your storm pictures and video here https://widgets.burst.com/vrsb68f6
9 a.m. Friday: Snowstorm update from Boston 25 Meteorologist Vicki Graf in Andover
8:54 a.m. Friday: BREAKING NEWS from the Mass State Police. Two lanes are closed on the Mass Pike east in Auburn after a tractor-trailer rollover.
Troopers have responded to a Tractor Trailer rollover on the Mass Pike EB in Auburn. The right and middle lanes are closed. No injuries and no traffic backup. The road is expected to be clear in a hour or less. #MATraffic
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) February 25, 2022
8:51: a.m. Friday: Vicki Graf is on her way to Andover and came across this accident on I-93.
Minor accident on 93 NB, Mass State Police on the scene. @jenyp pic.twitter.com/VykH1nPJs5
— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) February 25, 2022
8:50 a.m. Friday: New Hampshire Police are urging drivers to take it slow and don’t get too close to plow crews out on the roads.
This morning, at approximately 8AM on Route 2 in Randolph, a pickup truck attempted to pass a @NewHampshireDOT plow truck on the right but due to the blowing snow from the plow, the pickup ran into the side wing. pic.twitter.com/Cdr2HCKp5l
— New Hampshire State Police (@NH_StatePolice) February 25, 2022
8:38 a.m. Friday: Boston 25 Meteorologist Vicki Graf is making her want out toward Andover at this hour.
Heading to the Merrimack Valley with @jenyp - it’s been a very slow drive with snow covering the highway and the windshield icing over a bit. If you can, stay off the roads! ⚠️🚨🚙 pic.twitter.com/n7zxYyRyVG
— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) February 25, 2022
8:36: a.m. Friday: Meteorologist Shiri Spear says visibility has worsened in the last hour, if you are thinking of heading out.
Yikes! Visibility is terrible out there now! @Boston25 pic.twitter.com/1RbdxiK1gL
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 25, 2022
8:35 a.m. Friday: Meteorologist Jason Brewer is in Worcester - with an update on conditions there this morning.
Up to 4” here in downtown Worcester - open for business but take it EASY this Friday!! @boston25 pic.twitter.com/QLVOvdqEw2
— Jason Brewer (@JBrewerBoston25) February 25, 2022
8:26 a.m. Friday: Our Evan White is in Boston, and talking with people trying to make their way through Copley Square.
Respecting the effort, here. 🚴🏾 @boston25 pic.twitter.com/M9bA1yJoRK
— Evan White (@EvanWhiteIII) February 25, 2022
8:25 a.m. Friday: Boston 25′s Julianne Lima give us a look at conditions on the south shore in Plymouth.
8:22 a.m. Friday: A time-lapse showing the start of the snow in Dedham on Route 1.
8:20 a.m. Friday: A look at the drive and conditions on Route 1 in Westwood at around 7:45 a.m.
6:50 a.m. Speed restrictions posted on portions of the pike.
40 mph speed limit restriction, I-90 from NY State border to MM 106 in #Hopkinton.
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) February 25, 2022
Tractor Trailer, Tandem & special permit vehicle restrictions now in place. pic.twitter.com/UELxasL5wO
6:19 a.m. To the north in New Hampshire, speeds are being reduced.
#traveladvisory
— NHDOT (@NewHampshireDOT) February 25, 2022
45mph speed limit downposted on:
🔸️I-93 Salem-Lincoln
🔸️Everett Turnpike Nashua-Concord
🔸️I-293
🔸️I-393
🔸️I-89 Concord-New London
🔸️NH 101 Bedford-Raymond
🔸️I-95
🔸️Spaulding Turnpike #DriveforConditions #dontcrowdtheplow pic.twitter.com/hjvYNOomep
5:43 a.m. REMINDER: All Courts are closed today.
5:33 a.m. Road crews are hitting the streets
MassDOT currently has 2177 pieces of equipment deployed statewide in snow & ice operations. Pavement temps at or below freezing statewide.
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) February 25, 2022
6:15 p.m. Thursday: RMV says service centers will be closed on Friday and any road tests scheduled have been postponed.
Due to upcoming winter storm, @MassRMV Service Centers will be closed on Friday, 2/25. Road tests scheduled for Friday, 2/25 have been postponed. Those impacted will be contacted by email with instructions on how to reschedule. pic.twitter.com/rTbz5AVEW7
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) February 24, 2022
6:00 p.m. Thursday: LIVE Governor Baker gives an update on states preparation ahead of Friday’s winter storm.
At 6:30pm, join Governor Baker, MassDOT Secretary Tesler, & public safety officials for an update on the upcoming winter storm. Livestream available here: https://t.co/p8yV2ISFuw pic.twitter.com/EWrzVjXJss
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) February 24, 2022
4:15 p.m. Thursday: Travel Alert due to heavy snowfall expected Friday, says MassDOT.
Travel Alert: Heavy snowfall expected across much of MA early Friday, continuing through am commute and into afternoon. If traveling, please be extra alert, buckle up & slow speeds. For real-time traffic conditions: https://t.co/yE6ockiJhv pic.twitter.com/lGAn3i0WoB
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) February 24, 2022
2:50 p.m. Thursday: The list of schools and colleges closing for Friday due to the snow is growing:
The UPDATED closings list is here.
2:45 p.m. Thursday: Winter Storm Warning expanded into other areas of Massachusetts.
The WINTER STORM WARNING has been expanded to include parts of the south shore, as well as northern CT and RI. This is to account for heavy snow as well as a wintry mix. pic.twitter.com/5islzTjHPN
— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) February 24, 2022
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Winter driving tips from MassDOT:
- Clear snow and ice from all windows and lights, even the hood and roof, before driving, (start with the tailpipe).
- Leave plenty of room for stopping
- Remember that the posted speed limits are for dry pavement.
- Use brakes carefully. Brake early. Brake correctly. It takes more time and distance to stop in adverse conditions.
- Bridge decks freeze first. Due to the difference in the exposure to air, the surface condition can be worse on a bridge than on the approach road.
- Exit ramps are an even greater challenge during the winter since they may have received less anti-icing material than the main line.
- Leave room for maintenance vehicles and plows – stay back at least 200 feet and don’t pass on the right.
- Seat belts should be worn at all times – it’s the law.
- Most importantly please remember to slow down.
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