The wintry mix continues Wednesday.
A cold front is expected to move across the area Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service, causing temperatures to drop overnight. So any puddles or melting snow will likely re-freeze overnight and cause slippery roadways and black ice, according to the NWS. Wednesday afternoon's sun began to melt away most of the morning's messy, icy mix but downed trees and power lines caused some problems throughout the day. Power outages are always a concern when it comes to ice so make sure you are always prepared for winter weather. Springton Lake Middle School announced an early dismissal of 11:30 a.m. Wednesday due to a power outage at the facility, according to the school's Web site. PECO spokeswoman Karen Muldoon Geus said that …
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This week’s wintry mix is likely to disrupt the morning commute again Wednesday.
The National Weather Service is predicting another round of a wintry mix mess until Wednesday and has issued a Freezing Rain Advisory until Wednesday morning. Ice will likely be more of a concern with this round from Old Man Winter. Periods of rain and freezing rain and patchy fog are expected through Wednesday afternoon, according to the NWS, and all of the precipitation is expected to turn to ice due to low temperatures. The NWS is predicting new ice accumulations between 0.1 and 0.3 of an inch from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, which is when the greatest potential for ice accumulation is expected. Ice could cause downed wires and power outages. So make sure you are prepared for winter weather. So, needless to say Wednesday …
