Icy roads, power outages possible Monday with winter weather in forecasts

In the southeast part of the state and Cape Cod, less than an inch is expected, but the trace of ice forecasted could still make the morning commute treacherous Tuesday.

The freezing rain will continue into the overnight hours Tuesday, with hard travel conditions predicted to hit Buffalo between 5 and 7 p.m., he said.

On Sunday, crews began anti-icing operations on major streets by applying salt brine to keep the snow and ice from bonding with pavement, Kelly said in a statement.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect fro a large portion of Kansas, through Monday evening.

A winter weather advisory for the freezing rain and sleet has been issued by the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service predicts a mix of snow and sleet starting Monday evening, possibly turning into freezing rain on Tuesday morning before temperatures rise. Day time highs are likely to stay at or above the freezing mark for the afternoon making the forecast tricky. Saturday’s high temperature is expected to be 34.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

On Monday, the high is expected to be 35 degrees.

Wednesday night: Mostly clear with a low around 30.

Look for colder weather later in the week toward New Year’s Day with a high dropping back into the 30s and the possibility of snow showers.