The is urging motorists to take precautions as they drive in the first snow of the season.
In a release to the media, police stated that since snow started falling, there have been a number of motor vehicle accidents in the western portion of Southampton Town.
"There have been reports of small accumulations and black ice," reads a statement from police. "We ask that people not use the roadways unless necessary."
A , and police have closed off the new Flanders traffic circle due to icy conditions.
According to The Weather Channel, steady snow is expected after midnight with accumulations of about an inch.
