Winter Weather Advisory for snow and ice

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and ice has been issued from 1 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday for Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties and from 10 a.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Tuesday for Berkshire County.

* Hazard types...snow followed by sleet and freezing rain.

* Accumulations...snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches...along with up to one-tenth inch of ice.

* Timing...Snow began early Monday afternoon, and changes to freezing rain from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
 
* Impacts...snow and ice will cause slippery driving and walking conditions on untreated roads and sidewalks.

* Temperatures...in the upper 20s.

* Visibilities...isolated one quarter to one half mile at times.

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 snow or ice 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.