On Sunday at 5:28 a.m. an updated winter weather advisory was released by the National Weather Service in effect until 7 p.m. for Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties.

The weather service describes, “Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches but localized 5 - 6′ amounts possible near the south coast and Cape Cod.”

“Plan on slippery road conditions,” comments the weather service. “Slow down and use caution while traveling.”

Staying safe on winter roads: Winter driving tips from the weather service

Winter’s icy grip often turns roads treacherous, leading to over 6,000 weather-related vehicle fatalities and more than 480,000 injuries each year. When you find yourself on snowy or freezing rain-slicked roads, your top priority should be safety. Slow down and exe

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