Special Weather Statement 03/06/2026 09:28 Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 12:28PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 6, 2026 - 9:28am
Expires: 
March 6, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
Spotty freezing drizzle is possible through tonight north of the Mass Pike and in the higher elevations. Be alert for icy spots on untreated roads. Across the rest of southern New England, including areas near the coast, temperatures will fall to around freezing later tonight into early Saturday morning. Leftover moisture may produce icy spots on untreated roads in these areas as well. Plan on allowing extra travel time and be especially careful on bridges and overpasses. Temperatures will warm above freezing Saturday morning.
Area Description: 
Hartford; Tolland; Windham; Western Franklin; Eastern Franklin; Northern Worcester; Central Middlesex County; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Western Hampshire; Western Hampden; Eastern Hampshire; Eastern Hampden; Southern Worcester; Western Norfolk; Southeast Middlesex; Suffolk; Eastern Norfolk; Northern Bristol; Western Plymouth; Eastern Plymouth; Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Barnstable; Dukes; Northwest Middlesex County; Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence; Western Kent; Eastern Kent; Bristol; Washington; Newport
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov