BOSTON — Several inches of snow fell across Massachusetts on Tuesday. As a result, more than 100 schools announced early releases, a switch to remote learning, or closings.

The steady snow arrived from west to east between 7 and 10 a.m. Light accumulations made for slippery midday travel in southern New England. Piles slowly grew through the afternoon, with the storm moving out in the evening.

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Totals in southeastern Mass. were expected to be 1-3 inches with mixing or a change to rain for part of the Cape and Islands, as well as southern Plymouth and Bristol Counties. Closer to Boston, the Mass. Pike and north, expected totals ranged from 2 to 5 inches with up to 6 inches in isolated spots at elevations and inland.

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9:00 p.m.:

Cleanup underway following day of snow in Worcester as roads remain slippery

Now that the snow has stopped, the biggest concern is ice on the roads, especially along some hilly streets in Worcester.

“We have a lot of hills here in the city, seven hills, and the challenges are on the hills, but on the main throughways I think we’re looking pretty good,” said Khrystian King while driving around Worcester.

Most of the main roads are now clear after another snowstorm hit the city on Tuesday, but it wasn’t easy for drivers during the evening commute as the snow turned to ice in some spots.

“It can be very dangerous, especially if you don’t change with the weather; you have to change your driving or you’re going to end up in trouble,” said Bruce Willard, a Worcester resident.

Lots of cars were in trouble as some spun out and crashed along the Mass. Pike.

“It can’t melt it’s so cold, so when it comes down it hits, it freezes, the cars go over it, melted and it freezes again,” Willard said. “And then it’s just a sheet of ice when you get to the stop areas, stop signs, stop lights, things like that.”

Willard said he saw a few cars slide through intersections, especially while making a turn. Another issue has been keeping windshields clear as ice quickly piled up on wipers.

“It may be hot inside but you’ve got to keep the windshield warm to melt it,” Willard said .

6 p.m. - Roads and sidewalks are slick in Norwood, where up to four inches of snow is expected.

Slippery roads and slick sidewalks: Up to four inches of snow expected in Norwood

3 p.m. - Be careful on the roads! Crews are out across the state working to clean the roads. Take it slow and always clear the snow before you go!

8:45 a.m. - Meteorologist Shiri Spear has revised the predicted snow accumulation for higher elevations based on the latest forecast data. Higher elevations could now see between 3 to 6 inches.

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Winter driving tips from MassDOT:

- Clear snow and ice from all windows and lights, even the hood and roof, before driving, (start with the tailpipe).

- Leave plenty of room for stopping

- Remember that the posted speed limits are for dry pavement.

- Use brakes carefully. Brake early. Brake correctly. It takes more time and distance to stop in adverse conditions.

- Bridge decks freeze first. Due to the difference in the exposure to air, the surface condition can be worse on a bridge than on the approach road.

- Exit ramps are an even greater challenge during the winter since they may have received less anti-icing material than the main line.

- Leave room for maintenance vehicles and plows – stay back at least 200 feet and don’t pass on the right.

- Seat belts should be worn at all times – it’s the law.

- Most importantly please remember to slow down.

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