Snow Expected At Week's End, Safety Tips for Driving in the Snow

Woburn could see more than 18 inches by Saturday afternoon. Storm to start before Friday commute.

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Watch for Woburn and surrounding areas from Friday night through Saturday morning. According to the watch, "The worst of the storm will be Friday night into Saturday morning," with snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour possible. "Travel may become nearly impossible with blowing and drifting snow." Several news outlets can agree that Winter Storm Nemo will bring a minimum accumulation of 18 inches to the area, but the maximum accumulation numbers vary. Because the storm will hit during the Friday evening commute, we are re-featuring some driving tips from the Massachusetts State Police. Also, stay with Woburn Patch for all local updates on the storm, any reported damage and other winter …

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