NWS forecasts relief possible Wednesday afternoon

Published 9:09 am Wednesday, January 22, 2025

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The latest update from the National Weather Service, issued around 8 a.m. predicts bitter cold will persist through the morning, with little relief expected this afternoon. Areas that have a snowpack may not rise above freezing.

For now, all county, state and federal roadways and bridges are considered impassable.

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An Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect through 10 a.m. Another warning is likely to be issued by this afternoon.

Wind chills will remain in the single digits to teens, and only briefly rise into the upper 20s to lower 30s this afternoon.  Air temperatures will be below freezing across much of the area all day, dropping into the teens again this evening.

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Road conditions are not expected to see much improvement today; however, clear skies will help those areas that are able to experience full sunshine today. Any lingering moisture will refreeze quickly after sunset.