Mass. officials: Ring in NYE safely

BOSTON, Mass. (WPRI) - The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency is warning drivers to take extra precautions this New Year's Eve, as a potential winter storm is expected to impact travel conditions this holiday weekend.

Beginning Thursday evening, officials recommend that those who must travel:

-Take public transportation

-Continue to stay informed on the weather patterns

-Always travel with at least a half-tank of fuel

-If possible, avoid driving during the height of a storm

-Allow extra time to reach destination and drive slowly

Even when the snowfall subsides, blowing snow can continue to make visibility difficult.

No matter the driving conditions, drivers must take extra precautions on the road on New Year's Eve.

MEMA will be keeping an eye on the winter weather and road conditions throughout the state of Massachusetts.

For more holiday travel tips from MEMA, click here.