Areas Of Black Ice Are Expected Tonight Across Western & Central Mass (Issued: 3:15 pm Wednesday 1/7/2026)

Even though the freezing rain, sleet and snow are now done across the entire area, I do think that we are in for very slippery conditions tonight as temperatures fall into the mid and upper 20s.

Any slush or melted snow will freeze on untreated surfaces shortly after the sun sets & because of this, I do think that black ice is going to be a threat starting as soon as 6 pm and continuing throughout tonight. The black ice threat looks to persist into Thursday morning, but should abate by late morning as temperatures rise to well above freezing.

Be careful if you are out and about tonight and Thursday morning. Untreated roads are likely to be slick in spots. Additionally, decks and steps will be icy tonight, so watch that first step when going outside tonight.