Massachusetts Gov. Healey provides winter storm update

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey provided an update on the winter storm response on Monday. (Pool/ WJAR)
(WJAR) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey provided an update on the winter storm response on Monday.
The governor and other state leaders spoke at around 12:30 p.m.
Healey the state received the expected amount of snow -- one to two feet -- across the state of Massachusetts.
She said although most highways and state roads have been cleared, crews will need more time to finish the cleanup.
"It’s not over yet," Healey said, as up to several inches of snow is expected through the afternoon. "Travel conditions remain challenging, so be safe out there."
Healey said at peak time, state officials had up to 3,000 pieces of equipment clearing highways across Massachusetts during the snowstorm.
"We were ready, our teams were ready and our state was ready," she said.
Healey thanked all the crews that worked overnight to help clear the roads.
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authorities officials said most MBTA services are back to normal, except the Hingham Harbor ferry services.
MBTA services across subway, commuter rail and bus is expected to be back to normal operations on Tuesday, officials said.
Massachusetts Department of Transportation officials said residents should still try to keep off the roads on Monday, and that slippery conditions are expected later in the afternoon.
Storm Team 10 says light snow will come back for the afternoon and evening. Parts of Eastern Massachusetts will continue to see snow this morning and through the afternoon, where up to 5" of additional accumulation will be possible.







