now at 5:30, the snow has stopped, the temperatures are dropping and that means icy roads out there, tonight a live look outside north of the city. earlier today the snow, sleet and slush created a sloppy mess all across the region. and there are issues on the t as well, a metal ceiling grates came loose, crews are performing emergency repairs, shuttle busses are taking passengers between the maverick and bode in stations. many surfaces out there extremely icy, jim armstrong is live in mobile 4, is he driving burlington, hi, jim. >> hey, it's been a slow ride which is exactly probably how you want it to be right now,

dropped considerably meaning the slick roads turned to icy roads in a hurry, just in the past half-hour, we saw big accident on 95 northbound just before exit pa 35, we are in the backup for a different accident just before 32 a, in both cases, it seems like multiple cars involved, at least four, five maybe six cars involved involved, the roads are slick, in some cases it's water, patches of black ice, even cars trying to maintain a regular speed for the highway, tonight's case that might be 40- 45 miles and hour, or a little bit of trouble and that is causing chain reaction accidents over and over again, not just on 95 north and south here in burlington, so best advice remains to keep it as slow as possible. we are live in mobile 4 jim armstrong wbz news. looking at those pictures

degrees in some spots a few days ago. >> winter has finally set in, it doesn't look like it's going away, eric how is it looking. >> i will remind you, ron burgundy that escalated quickly, very much winter outside, not huge snow and sleet totals out there but checking in on some of the reports we have hudson at 2 inches, pep before about 3 inches of snow fall. coating to 2-inch amounts, farther off tout the south, quincy 1, boston shy of 1, hall stop at 1.1. a little bit of ice going a long way tonight, watching the temperatures falling back across the region, that is the main impact for this evening, arctic air continuing to move south, boston down to 30 as is norwood, front approaching mansfield and tauton area, down toward the cape and the islands, most of you will will

pockets of freezing drizzle, freezing rain advisory stays in effect at least through midnight tonight. if you don't have to travel, a good night to hang out at home and wait for melting tomorrow, taking a look at that forecast plus new year's eve in a few minute. new england is not the only one dealing with the weather, in milwaukee the shovels were out, 6 inches of snow fell early there morning. winds also an issue, strong gusts lifted this gas station canopy up and pushed it over, it just missed one car but landed on top of another, the driver was in the store at the time, it's the rain causing huge issues in part parts of the midwest, some parts of the county forcing thousands to evacuate, st. louis saw its wettest year in recorded history. ski resort operators in new england, 87 resorts and mountains in the six new england states most in new

broke a record with all the snow seeing 13.3 million skiers and riders, in 2013 the industry generated more than a billion dollars in new hampshire alone. wbz accuweather pamela gardner spent the day checking out the conditions. >> finally the sky opened up and coated new england with our first snow fall. >> we've been waiting since way before thanksgiving and this is awesome out here today. >> have you been awaiting. >> yes, yes, this one -- it's snowing. >> oh, god i love skiing so i wait all year for this. >> finally had three inches of fresh snow and a little bit of sleet mixed in, thankfully a jump start to the season and temperatures will be cold enough for the rest of this week into next weekend that they'll be able to make a whole bunch more. >> we will be making snow every possible second and the temperatures this week are ideal, we are going to be

weekend. and that is real high night. >> el nino winter doesn't phase the mountain enthusiast. >> take with you get, thank god for snow making that is what keeps us going i think now because of the late start, we look forward to having it last long in to the spring. pamela gardener wbz news. we expose insurance companies adding insult to injury, after thousands of massachusetts homeowners filed claims last winder, many of them are now finding a new hassle, they are being dropped by their home insurance companies. >> we called two different companies, both said that we're red flagged, they won't touch us because our claim is open, and they know that we are being canceled. >> it is costing families thousands with the insurance companies have to say about it and one state lawmaker says the system is rigged against

the wbz news at is is 1:00. it's been a rough holiday season for the family of an everett police officer, 44-year- old glenn briley died in his cruiser during an overnight shift, paul burton sat down with his widow. >> he was a great man. he loved his job. >> jeanean bruley fights back tears, her husband had 94-year- old police officer glenn briley died doing the job he loved. >> he liked dealing with the public. briley just finished his overnight shift when he died suddenly of a heart attack inside his police cruiser, he was found in the back parking lot of the everett police station. >> it was awful. awful. it was like a ton of bricks thrown at you. it was -- that was the worse day of my life. >> he group up in everett, and a father of two children ages 14 and 16.

everett residents he was known as mr.briley thousands lined the streets. >> everett control, officer briley. >> for me to know how amazing he was and to see everybody outside thinking that, wow, they could possibly think he was amazing man, too. it was incredibly emotional. >> in memory of the officer, friends and family have started a page in his memory and for his childrens education. >> glenn had graduated with his masters degree, he instilled in his children to know that they are willing to give towards that, it's amazing. and it puts your faith back into people. >> all for an officer and a gentleman who was a positive force in the community. >> he followed his dream and he did it. >> paul burton wbz news. >> you can get more information to help our the childrens education fund on our website on cbsboston.com.

trump is attacking the largest newspaper in new hampshire. the front page says it all, trump calls mcwade low life, yesterday the paper featured a front page editorial in which donald trump was a "crude blow hard" and that he reminds us up of the grown-up bully biff." trump was displeased. >> failing this paper, it's going down the tubers. i remember when this was a big paper, if they cut it down anymore you won't be able to find it. it looks like the things you know when you go to the grocery store where they give you handout, coupons. >> the union leader endorsed new jersey governor chris christie for the republican nomination. still ahead, some watching the ball drop at the time squares is a priceless experience. >> how much some people are willing to pay to watch the

one retailer is looking to help you out. then. bacon police, a little boy's delighted to find out why

on the would you pay 400 bucks to eat at an olive garden? >> no, that is how much it will cost you on new year's eve, you get a dinner buffet, access to several open bars a dj, dancing and campaign toast at mid night, there won't be bed sticks, there is only a limited view of the ball drop about four blocks away, you would be able to see it, would pay a lot of money not to be standing in that crowd. >> you could not pay me had

>> they wear adult diapers,. >> i don't want any part. >> it's crazy. >> if you don't have the bread sticks what is the point. >> that is it $200 right there. how about love at first bought. >> well check out one california boys reaction, the first time he tastes bacon. >> yum. >> isn't that good? >> bacon. >> bacon. >> the little boy just con get enough and neither can social media. since christmas day that video has had more than 3 million views, that is how -- it all low reminds me the first time i give my son bacon a few weeks ago, why haven't i eaten anything else ever. >> no we have had.

thing cuter than a little kid opening their christmas present. >> that is a dog opening up a gift, here is trouble determined to get the wrapping paper getting off the huge gift, here is his tail gagging faster and faster, it's his owner, parson posted coming home for christmas as a giant present for your dog. absolutely -- dogs are the best. future spouse, wrap himself up for the spouse, too. >> i think she wouldn't be quite as excited. no one loves you as much as your dog does, no one. still straight ahead. the bear is on top of him? >> yeah, i think so. >> boy scouts in the middle of a life or death situation, their call for help. interesting day across new england, updating us all the

the louder 40s here across the south shore and moving down toward the cape, we'll track all for you coming up after the

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can you say oops? the police department in auburn, malaysia, posted this picture on social media saying with all the winter safe driving tips we forgot to mention one, make sure your sunroof is closed. >> i have to go out to the parking lot. >> go take care of that, liam. you have to love the sense of humor for posting that. >> one respect, sunroof is was open, it really wasn't warm. >> mainers are tough. >> bush league move, that is england.

this guy took from the rest of the department. >> maybe it was a prank. >> deputy chief that wouldn't go over too well. >> they got more snow in maine. a lot of ski areas happy with today's storms, here we have different things to watch for, now it's all about the flash freeze that has been on going this afternoon and evening, sub freezing temperatures quickly moving off toward the south, through overnight and into tomorrow morning, be wary, black ice walking around outside, if have you to travel certainly really cautious on the roads, i mean that honestly, a little bit of ice is the worse possible thing you can drive on out there, some melting tomorrow pro 30s and east, next couple of days cycle. we're down to 28 in boston, coldest temp of the day, 29 in norwood, cold air continues to

the south and east, nantucket 48 degrees, haverhill 25, in wish whip switch, best on, leveling off point with this colder air moving in, boston metro freezing, brockton down to 37, so we are continuing to watch this move farther to the south and east, pushing to the south shore as we head through the course of this evening, bottom line be cautious, freezing rain advisory still out, through midnight tonight at least pockets of freeze and drizzle coating a lot of the surfaces out there, sending in your pictures they are helpful. this is one picture telling the story, roses blooming until today, this rose is down but not out, it's probably out after today's freezing weather out there, but a good run for all the flora that is all into december.

freezing line gets right about to the canal and it stops for the cape and islands most areas staying above freezing, tomorrow morning mostly cloudy skies, icy areas lingering, cautious for the morning commute, midday lots of clouds, still chilly in the 30s, 40s across southern parts of the area. tomorrow evening an isolated sprinkle, going to keep a close eye tomorrow evening and night, there may be pockets of especially northern massachusetts and southern new hampshire, something we'll have to monitor. 39 in norwood, boston up to 38, 40s across cape, south coast an islands. as we look toward the rest of this week, we begin to dry out tomorrow night into thursday morning, thursday evening new year's eve it is dry, no weather issues, same idea for friday, 2016, cooler air moves in, no problems as we head toward this weekend and if you are a skier, snow boarder if

yard ice skating rink, friday stays in the upper 30s, for the winner classic at gillette weather looks really good for the bruins taking on the canadians, we stay in the 30s for highs, 20s at night, we may stay in the 20s monday afternoon. so winter is no longer coming, it is here. >> better get used to it. >> tonight with hearing the dramatic 111 calls after a bear mauled their scout leader during a camping trip. the young boys put their training to good use helping rescuers find and save that leader. >> it is ended with a rescue. scout leader chris bundled on a stretcher are and loaded into a helicopter. but only after a frantic hour and 20 minutes. >> 111 where the emergency. >> we are at the reservoir and on a trail, we were hiking, and a bear is in the cave with him. >> a grab grabbed chris' leg

>> the per is on top of him. >> the three young scouts including the son were nervous but stayed calm and did all they could to help. >> one of the scouts is putting. >> first leaving sandwiches near the cave to draw the per out. helping rescuers locate them. >> start making a signal fire right now, we'll keep it contained and make a lot of smoke. >> okay. >> as rescuers closed in, one of the scouts realized how dire the situation was. >> i am going to get out of this alive, i love you guys. >> then scout leader managed to escape the bear by hitting it on the nose with a rock hammer then he called the 911 as well. >> i'm sorry about all this. >> no, no, listen, there is nothing to be sorry about, let's get you taken care of, okay. where are you bleeding your leg, arm.

he got me good. >> new jersey wildlife officials estimates he spent more than hour inside the cave with the bear, his friends posted on social media he is recovering and cracking jokes about his bear encounter in the woods. chris mckinnon wbz news. well did you get a gift card for a store you don't shop in this holiday season, target with take it off your hands, the store just launch add program to buy unwanted gift cards for hundreds of different brands for a reduced price, for example you can exchange a is $00 wal-mart card for $85 card to target. what a great idea. though. >> if you aren't going -- maybe i'm falling for it, i like it. a mascot for an nba team says the day. >> the cool coyote giving new meaning to the term nothing but net. ahead at 6:00, the first winter storm of the season for the conditions on the roads to facing, we've got complete

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the mascot for the san antonio spurs turned into a hero. >> during last night's game in texas, a president started to fly around the arena, so the coyote doned his batman costume, grabbed a net and chased that bat around until he caught it. this somebody the first time the spurs have had a president

of the air with his bare hands. time for an exterminator. >> that is incredible video. >> we were just talking, he has been in the league forever. >> maybe the bat bit him, who knows. >> much more still ahead. the news at of starts right now. first storm of the season making a mess on the roads, wet pavements and plunging temperatures creating dangerous conditions, out there right now. and breaking news from the mbta a blue line tunnel shut down for emergency repairs. >> the only thing going right is the fact that it's a holiday week, a lot of people are off the roads. >> that was certainly the case on route 128 south near exit 32 where we saw this accident, we've seen a lot of this this

armstrong who is live in mobile 4, jim. >> reporter: hey, lauren, good evening, we are right now on route 2 near the lexington stretch, picking up speed a little bit here, maybe about 50 miles and hour, 48 miles and hour. temperatures have dropped considerably since the sunset the 0 minutes or so. roads have gotten icy, black ice is a major problem, just saw that accident there were two in burlington, just a couple miles from each other, there was a pretty big one here route 2 and 128, just as the sun was starting to set. people are generally being pretty safe on the roads taking it slower than they otherwise would which is great news, however these conditions are far from ideal, so the slower you can take it if you are heading out the better and the safer for everyone, live in mobile 4 jim armstrong wbz news.