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Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold
Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold A massive cross-country winter storm that brought a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the region has been followed by a wave of Arctic air, creating icy conditions. "Temperatures will remain well below freezing into this morning," the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued Saturday morning, Feb. 5. "This will lead to slippery conditions, especially on untreated surfaces.  "Black ice will be prevalent due to the wintry precipitation that fell on Friday and Friday evening, Feb. 4.  "Walkways will be slippery! If driving. Pleas…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Black Ice Is One Of Winter’s Top Dangers: Here's What You Should Do To Stay Safe Black Ice Is One Of Winter’s Top Dangers: Here's What You Should Do To Stay Safe
Black Ice Is One Of Winter’s Top Dangers: Here's What You Should Do To Stay Safe Officials in the area are warning residents of the dangers of black ice. Black ice can cause severe injury to drivers and pedestrians alike, and navigating through it safely is as easy as keeping these tips in mind: If you’re walking in snowy or icy conditions, wear proper footwear. Your shoes or boots need to have sufficient traction to prevent the slippery conditions from causing you to fall. Use handrails whenever possible and keep your feet on the ground instead of lifting them up. It’s called the “penguin shuffle” and it can help prevent injury. Drivers, know how to handle your vehicl…

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by Valerie Musson
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Weekend Washout? We'll See Warmer Temps, Plenty Of Rain Weekend Washout? We'll See Warmer Temps, Plenty Of Rain
Weekend Washout? We'll See Warmer Temps, Plenty Of Rain Light snow followed by temperatures hovering around the freezing mark resulted in black ice conditions in portions of the area during the Friday morning commute. Hazardous travel is possible, especially on bridges and overpasses, the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued just before 6:30 a.m. But temperatures will steadily rise and Friday will be one of the warmest days in a while, with a high in the upper-40s. Friday will also mark the start of a stretch of rainy weather. There is a chance of light rain or drizzle Friday morning through late in the afternoon…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Update On Timing, Impact Of Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area New Update On Timing, Impact Of Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area
New Update On Timing, Impact Of Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area The first day of December will look and feel like just that on Saturday with wet roadways from rain and light snow Friday and temperatures just below freezing through the early morning resulting in areas of black ice. Motorists are urged to use extra caution with any icy spots on the road surfaces, especially untreated surfaces, the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued just before 8 a.m. Saturday. Following a sunny start on Saturday, clouds will roll in later in the morning on a day in which the high temperature will reach around …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Black Ice Advisory Issued For Melting Snow Refreezing Black Ice Advisory Issued For Melting Snow Refreezing
Black Ice Advisory Issued For Melting Snow Refreezing How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area  Temperatures falling below freezing Thursday night through the early morning Friday will result in the refreezing of melting of snow, the National Weather Service said. This will create black ice and icy conditions on any untreated roadways, especially secondary roadways. Motorists are urged to use extra caution and travel more slowly. The overnight low will be around 30 degrees. Temps will climb to the mid-40s Friday under mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers after noon. Wind-chill values between 25 and 35 early. Check b…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Black Ice Advisory Issued For Melting Snow Refreezing Black Ice Advisory Issued For Melting Snow Refreezing
Black Ice Advisory Issued For Melting Snow Refreezing How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area  As temperatures fall below freezing overnight after temperatures climbed into the 40s during the day, resulting in the melting of snow.the National Weather Service has issued an advisory for black ice. The patches of black ice will create slippery conditions on surfaces when driving. Motorists are urged to use extra caution and travel more slowly. President's Day will start with sun, followed by a chance of rain in the afternoon with a high again in the mid-40s. Tuesday's high will climb all the way to around the 60-degree with …

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by Joe Lombardi