Weather Briefing for Sunday, January 12, 2025 AREAS OF BLACK ICE IN THE MORNING

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Cold and dry conditions are expected through much next week as a series of high pressure centers move over the area. Temperatures slowly warm to near normal by late week.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Winds out of the southwest around 5 mph.
..TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 20. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
..MONDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Winds out of the west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
..MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and blustery, cold with lows around 13. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
..TUESDAY...Sunny, blustery, cold with highs in the lower 20s. Wind chill values as low as 5 below in the morning.
..TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and windy, cold with lows around 10 above. Wind chill values as low as 5 below after midnight.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

...AREAS OF BLACK ICE THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING... 

 Above-freezing temperatures on Saturday allowed the snow, slush, and ice to melt. While most roads were able to dry during the day thanks to the sunshine and winds, some shaded areas remained wet.

 Any residual moisture will freeze tonight with low temperatures in the teens. Motorists should drive with extra caution through the early morning given the potential to encounter some slick spots. Slow down and leave plenty of room in front of you. Untreated bridges, overpasses, and sidewalks will be the most prone to black ice.

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Published at 5.00am on Sunday, January 12, 2025
Author: Bobby Coggins