A Wintry Mix, Later Changing To All Rain

A winter storm watch remains in effect for our viewing area from Monday afternoon through late Monday night, according to the National Weather Service.

The Harrisburg area should see mainly rain, with some sleet mixed in, through 11 p.m. The temperature should be around 40 this afternoon, dipping to around 35 tonight.

National Weather Service meteorologist Mindy Beerends says many Iowans may have to change their travel plans, as poor visibility and slick roads are becoming concerns, with up to a foot of snow in the forecast along with sleet, freezing rain and ice.

“Icy and slippery conditions during peak morning travel will make driving extremely unsafe”, Cuomo said in a news release.

The low-pressure storm system pummeled the Missouri Valley and Texas during the weekend, and created blizzard conditions in New Mexico and western Texas. And how much snow should we expect? Less than a quarter inch of ice is likely.

Illinois State Police officials said there were about six or seven accidents – either cars spinning out or crashing – in interstate roadways because of the freezing rain. The wind will come from the east at 9 to 15 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 28 miles per hour.

Tuesday will bring scattered rain showers, with temperatures actually rising into the low 40s (6° Celsius for our Canadian neighbors), but don’t get used to it.

Interior York County was expected to get 4 to 6 inches of snow, with freezing snow and drizzle in the evening and a chance of freezing drizzle after midnight.

South and east of the Quad Cities will see only 1-3 inches of snow with the bulk of the precipitation being rain. A Situational Awareness Statement is being issued for this storm because this will be the first winter storm of the season and it may have significant impacts on Tuesday morning’s commute.

A chance of snow and sleet between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., then freezing rain and sleet. Highway speeds were limited in New Hampshire where more snow is expected. Wednesday looks like a quiet day as high pressure temporarily takes hold before the next, weaker weather system moves in late in the day or at night.