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Massachusetts Thanksgiving travel: Winter weather challenges possible ahead of holiday

Winter weather could make traveling ahead of Thanksgiving difficult for some in Massachusetts.

A hazardous weather outlook was issued for parts of the Berkshires, including Pittsfield, Adams and Great Barrington, starting Saturday and lasting until Thursday.

A storm is expected to move into the area Tuesday into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

“Although exact impacts are still uncertain, a period of wintry precipitation and/or rain, as well as gusty winds, can be expected, which may impact pre-holiday travel,” the weather service warned.

As of Friday morning, the Weather Channel was predicting mostly rain for the area on Wednesday.

The rain is likely to continue all day Wednesday, with a potential for heavy rainfall. By Thursday, it is expected to be dry and partly cloudy.

Areas such as Springfield and Worcester will likely see rain Friday with more rain Tuesday and Wednesday. Boston is expected to get rain Saturday and again Tuesday and Wednesday. Cape Cod is experience dense fog Friday followed by rain. It will also likely get rain Tuesday and Wednesday.

Thanksgiving day is expected to be sunny.

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