A Deceptive and Dangerous Commute
The Northeastern United States is facing a highly deceptive weather event as a new winter system moves through the region. With Winter Weather Advisories currently active across New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Vermont, drivers are facing a treacherous mix of precipitation. Unlike a traditional snowstorm, this system is bringing a messy and highly volatile combination of sleet and freezing rain, turning the Friday commute into a significant hazard for anyone on the road.
The active advisories will not extend into Saturday. A significant warming trend is expected to move into the region over the weekend. By Saturday, a milder air mass will push high temperatures into the mid 40s across much of New England, completely removing the threat of freezing rain.
Freezing Rain and Ice Accumulations
The primary threat for motorists is not snow volume, but rather the rapid accumulation of…..