All articles tagged with #ice accumulation
Originally Published 5 days ago — by MPR News
A messy and icy start to Tuesday across Minnesota and western Wisconsin involves freezing rain, fog, and slick conditions, with significant ice accumulation expected in western Wisconsin, leading to winter weather advisories. Temperatures are steady, and a brief warm-up is forecasted for Wednesday, followed by a cooldown and another warm-up early next week.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by MPR News
A mostly cloudy Saturday with ending flurries gives way to a wintry mix on Sunday in Minnesota, with potential freezing rain, sleet, and snow, especially along the North Shore, as a storm system approaches. Temperatures will rise into the upper 30s and 40s, reducing snow depth by week's end.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by NJ.com
A winter storm in New Jersey has shifted focus from snowfall to significant ice accumulation due to freezing rain, leading to a state of emergency across all counties, travel restrictions, and updated forecasts predicting more ice and less snow, with dangerous conditions expected through the weekend and into next week.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
A winter weather advisory is in effect across Southeastern Michigan with freezing rain expected on Friday, leading to icy roads and travel disruptions. The weather will briefly warm up on Sunday with rain, but colder temperatures and snow are forecasted for the start of the new week, including snow showers and snow squalls, as a low-pressure system moves through.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Southeastern Michigan due to forecasted freezing rain and ice accumulation on Friday, which may impact travel during the holiday weekend, with expected ice buildup of 0.05 to 0.10 inches and temperatures around freezing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MPR News
A wintry mix of sleet, freezing drizzle, and snow is expected to impact Minnesota, particularly the Twin Cities, from Friday night into Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory due to potential slippery travel conditions caused by ice and snow accumulations. The precipitation will begin as snow and sleet, transitioning to freezing rain and snow by Saturday morning, with ice accumulations expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. Temperatures will rise into the 30s on Sunday, helping to melt any remaining ice.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WANE
The freezing rain event in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio is not considered an ice storm as it is forecasted to result in less than a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation, prompting a Winter Weather Advisory but not an Ice Storm Warning. The last similar event occurred on New Year's Day in 2021, with ice accumulations of two-tenths of an inch or less. An Ice Storm Warning is issued for ice accumulations of a quarter of an inch or more, which can severely impact travel and cause power outages. The most extreme recent ice storm in the area occurred on December 19th, 2008, resulting in widespread power outages and tree damage due to a half an inch of ice accumulation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC4 WCMH-TV
Central Ohio is set to experience another round of winter weather with freezing rain leading to ice accumulation on roads and surfaces by Tuesday morning. The freezing drizzle will start around midnight in the northwestern part of the area, intensifying into freezing rain by 5 a.m. and becoming more widespread. Heaviest freezing rain rates are expected between 7-9 a.m., transitioning into a wintry mix and then regular rain as temperatures rise. While some ice totals may reach 0.10 to 0.25 inches, widespread power outages are not anticipated, according to AEP. The company is preparing crews for potential outages caused by factors such as cars hitting power poles.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tennessean
A wintry mix of rain and ice is expected in Middle Tennessee, prompting a winter weather advisory until Friday morning. Frigid temperatures are forecast to return on Friday, with lows in the single digits and below zero. The National Weather Service warns of potential ice accumulation and advises against driving in freezing rain. The weather conditions have led to a blood shortage in Middle Tennessee, prompting Blood Assurance to request more blood donations. Road crews are working to clear roads, and many Middle Tennessee school systems have closed for the rest of the week. The Tennessee Department of Health reported 14 deaths across the state due to the winter storm.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WKRN News 2
Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky are expected to experience a wintry mix of precipitation, with ice accumulation being a major concern. As a weather system moves in from the Rocky Mountains, temperatures near freezing will lead to a mix of sleet, freezing rain, and possibly some light snow. The forecast is tricky due to the uncertainty of surface temperatures, but there is potential for up to 0.10" of ice accumulation along and north of I-40.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by abc7amarillo.com
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for parts of the south Plains, Texas, Oklahoma Panhandles, and eastern New Mexico, with sub-freezing temperatures and a mix of freezing rain, freezing drizzle, sleet, and snow pellets expected. Ice accumulations of up to 0.2" may make roads slick, and localized sleet totals of 0.5" are possible. Precipitation will taper off on Sunday afternoon, followed by a deep freeze with temperatures falling into the middle 20s and wind chills in the teens by Monday morning.