Winter Weather Advisory Berkshire & W. Franklin/Hampshire Counties

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - A Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain and sleet is in effect for Berkshire County until 6 a.m. Monday and for western Franklin County and western Hampshire County from until 8 a.m. Monday.

*Hazard types...freezing rain...along with some sleet and snow.

* Accumulations...a trace to a tenth of an inch of ice...with some snow or sleet accumulations up to a half inch.

* Timing...about 10 PM through sunrise.

* Impacts...the primary impact will be freezing rain causing light ice accumulations and slippery conditions late tonight to early Monday morning.  Some light sleet/snow accumulations are possible as well.

* Temperatures...in the low 30s.

* Visibilities...one quarter to one half mile at times especially in snow/sleet or fog once rain begins.

Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory is issued when snow and/or ice is forecast to develop in the affected areas...but accumulations are expected to be light. Any ice or snow would make driving and walking difficult...but not impossible...on untreated roadways and sidewalks. When temperatures are below freezing...motorists need to be especially careful on bridges and overpasses where slippery spots can easily develop.