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WBZ-TV Weather Alert: Several Commutes Impacted By Rain Through Midweek

BOSTON (CBS) - Our WBZ-TV Weather Team has declared Tuesday and Wednesday "Storm Watch Weather Alert" Days. We strive to give you an early heads up on when weather will have an impact on you.

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As the leading edge of light precipitation moves in this morning, temperatures will hover around the freezing mark north and west of Boston allowing for pockets of freezing rain to develop.

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All it takes is a trace of freezing rain to create icy conditions on the roads. Watch that car thermometer closely and use caution on your drive to work. Most cities and towns will be above that 32-degree mark by late morning.

Meanwhile, we'll all need to be on alert for locally heavy rain and downpours for the evening commute. Expect areas of reduced visibility, poor drainage flooding, large puddles and standing water in low lying areas for your ride home. In other words – budget some extra time or at least be prepared for a slow go on the roads.

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And this is just round one.

Round two of wet weather arrives tomorrow. Our Wednesday morning rush hour will be dry, but once again, the afternoon and evening commute will be affected.

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The rain will taper in intensity and coverage early on Thursday morning, generally between 6-8 a.m.; so anticipate wet roads and leftover showers, but less of an impact overall.

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Between now and early Thursday, rainfall totals will top out between 1-3 inches across southern New England – welcome news for drought stricken communities, although it's just a tiny dent in the total deficit.

The sun returns on Thursday and as we flip the calendar to December (the first day of Meteorological Winter by the way), our temperatures will be running well above average, in the middle 50s!

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