Winter Weather Advisory as Ice, Snow Threaten Vacation Journey in Great Lakes, Midwest

A winter climate advisory was in impact throughout components of the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest as ice and snow threatened to disrupt post-holiday journey following Christmas, forecasters stated Thursday.

The National Weather Service (NWS) stated a multi-hazard storm system shifting by the area may deliver a mixture of freezing rain, sleet and snow from Wisconsin and Michigan into components of northern Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, creating slick roads and dangerous driving circumstances by Friday.

Ice accumulation was anticipated to be the first concern in a number of areas. Forecasters warned that parts of Michigan, northern Ohio and close by areas may see as much as a quarter-inch of ice, sufficient to make journey harmful and doubtlessly result in remoted energy outages. Even smaller quantities of ice can considerably enhance the chance of crashes and falls.

Snowfall totals have been forecast to fluctuate broadly throughout the area. Much of the Upper Midwest was anticipated to obtain 1 to three inches of snow, whereas areas nearer to the jap Great Lakes may see 3 to six inches, with domestically greater quantities doable the place bands of heavier snow develop. Some lake-enhanced snowfall was additionally doable as colder air moved in behind the system.

The Weather Prediction Center stated the mix of snow and ice may result in journey delays on main highways and at airports, notably throughout peak return journey following the Christmas vacation.

Transportation companies throughout the area stated crews have been pre-treating roads, however warned that quickly altering circumstances may nonetheless make journey hazardous. Drivers have been urged to decelerate, enable further journey time and carry emergency provides.

Forecasters stated further advisories or warnings could possibly be issued as circumstances evolve, with climate anticipated to enhance in lots of areas by the weekend.

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