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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey gave an update Monday afternoon on the state's response to a major winter storm.
Healey said the storm dumped around 1 to 2 feet of snow on most of the state by Monday morning, with another 1 to 5 inches expected through the evening. She urged people to stay bundled up if they are going outside and take precautions while shoveling.
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The governor also thanked those who stayed off the roads during the worst of the storm, saying it made a "huge, huge difference" for crews cleaning up the snow. She asked residents to avoid driving if possible as the work continues.
"We’re working on getting all the roads down to bare pavement," Healey said. "During the week, we will have equipment out in the evenings to deal with ice and other hazards that may come."
MassDOT has had around 3,000 pieces of equipment out during the storm. Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver said they are still trying to find places to put the snow because of how much fell.
"They’re pushing back those snowbanks, opening up those roadways, really widening things out," Gulliver said. "Things are going to be narrow for the next few days with those big snowbanks."
Gulliver also warned drivers about the possibility of black ice, especially on early morning commutes.
Meanwhile, the MBTA said its preparations paid off and most services are running today, except for the Hingham/Hull ferry. Buses are experiencing delays and may not be able to enter some stations or service some bus stops.
WBZ's Madison Rogers reports.