Fog is expected to roll across Massachusetts Friday morning, limiting visibility as motorists take to the roads for the morning commute.
The National Weather Service forecasts dense, freezing fog in Boston, Worcester and Cape Cod & the Islands, with visibility reduced to 1 to 3 miles. Freezing fog is possible before 8 a.m., with a chance of dense, patchy fog until 11 a.m.
While Western Massachusetts is not expected to see fog, the National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for Berkshire County warning of black ice. Drivers and pedestrians should be prepared for the possibility of a thin layer of ice on roadways or any other untreated surfaces.
Once the fog clears, Boston is expected to warm up with a high temperature of 49 degrees in the afternoon. Worcester and Springfield will hit 48 degrees, while the Berkshires will top out at 46 degrees.
Winds will increase through the afternoon, with gusts in the 20 to 25 mph range, and light rain showers will move into the region in the evening, arriving in Western Massachusetts after 5 p.m. Central Massachusetts and Boston could see showers after 7 p.m.
The weekend should bring temperatures in the 40s, with rain expected Saturday and a chance of snow Sunday night.
