If driving, slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

At 1241 PM EST, a band of heavy snow was located along a line extending from near Ashby to Barre. Movement was east at 25 mph. Locations impacted include... Worcester, Lowell, Lawrence, Framingham, Methuen, Leominster, Fitchburg, Billerica, Marlborough, Shrewsbury, Chelmsford, Andover, Dracut, Tewksbury, North Andover, Wilmington, Westford, Acton, Gardner, and Hudson. The snow can accumulate at a rate up to one inch per hour in this band of snow. Be prepared for hazardous driving conditions. Consider delaying travel if you will be going through this band of snow. Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.