These fast-hitting, intense blasts of snow and whipping winds can make for treacherous travel, especially on the highway.

The National Weather Service issued an updated snow squall warning at 1:27 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 2 p.m. for Franklin, Hampshire, Middlesex and Worcester counties.

The National Weather Service is forecasting 2 to 3 inches of snow across the region. The best chance for the higher snowfall amounts may be in western and northern Massachusetts. Untreated roads may be snow covered and slippery for the Wednesday morning commute.