Major winter storm likely in our area tonight and Monday

It appears we will have to deal with what could turn out to be a significant winter storm tonight and Monday. With temperatures staying below freezing through the middle of the week, roads could remain dangerous through Wednesday morning. Take time this weekend to prepare.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Off-and-on freezing rain will continue overnight Sunday into early Monday, which will lead to slick spots on roadways. Lows in the upper 20s to low 30s.

MONDAY: Light freezing rain, sleet, or snow will likely begin Monday morning and continue into the afternoon and evening. Travel will be dangerous throughout the day. Ice accumulations up to a half an inch are likely across our entire area and power outages are likely. On top of that some spots could see 2″-4″ of snow in addition to the ice. Again, regardless of exactly what you see, travel will be dangerous and is not advised on Monday. Temperatures will remain in the 20s and 30s through the day. Any precipitation should start to wind down after sunset.

MONDAY NIGHT: As the wintry weather exits, dangerously cold air will move in to the area. Low temperatures will be in the single digits to near 10 degrees Tuesday morning with wind chills below zero in some spots. Take precautions to stay warm in the event of a power outage.

TUESDAY: Temperatures will remain below freezing on Tuesday so any ice that accumulates will still be causing problems. Highs around 30 under a mostly cloudy sky.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY: Temperatures will finally rise above freezing Wednesday afternoon which should help to clear the roads a bit. Unfortunately, we’re watching another  system that could bring us some rain or snow Wednesday night and Thursday. Temperatures will be near 40 each afternoon with morning lows in the 20s and 30s.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY: Finally, it looks like sunshine will return for Friday and Saturday which will allow temperatures to climb back into the 40s and 50s each afternoon. Morning lows will remain in the 20s. A few isolated rain showers are possible Sunday afternoon.

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