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Massachusetts schools announce closures ahead of winter storm on Thursday

DEDHAM, Mass. — Schools in Massachusetts started announcing closures on Wednesday ahead of a winter storm that’s expected to bring a messy mix of snow, ice, and rain to the region on Thursday.

Boston 25 meteorologists have us on a WEATHER ALERT and the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for nearly all of Massachusetts.

Roads are expected to become quickly covered in snow with chilly temperatures in place, making travel challenging for most of the day.

Snow is projected to arrive between 8 and 10 a.m., persisting into the afternoon before ice mixes in. A flip to mixed precipitation will follow in some areas, including pockets of rain and freezing drizzle, ending between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Some parts of the state could see up to 5 inches of snow.

As of Wednesday afternoon, there were a few closures announced but the list is expected to grow into the evening.

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