Forecasters: Light Snow May Create Slippery Spots for Evening Commute

The light snow that has been lingering on the North Shore all afternoon may cause slippery driving in Beverly during the Thursday evening commute as temperatures drop, warns the National Weather Service.

The weather service issued a special weather statement at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday saying that the falling snow may reduce the visibility for drivers. The “snow will cause slippery travel conditions for the evening commute,” the weather service said, adding any accumulation will be less than an inch.

No weather-related crashes had been reported in the area, as of 4:30 p.m.

As the temperature fall near freezing, “the snow may coat untreated road surfaces resulting in hazardous travel,” the weather service said. “Motorists should exercise caution through early evening and be prepared for some slippery spots on the roadways.”