Messy mix of snow, freezing rain hits Ottawa

Specifically for Tuesday, a 100 percent chance of rain showers in the morning will become a more steady shower in the afternoon.

The National Weather Service indicated that it was 30 degrees as of 6:54 a.m.at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, with fair skies reported. Overnight temperatures won’t hold steady or rise into the mid to upper 30s.

Western Mass News Meteorologist Dan Brown said that areas of Hampshire and Franklin counties, especially the higher elevations, could have icy roads this morning as temperatures are still near freezing there. The southeast corner of the state is at a high risk for flash flooding, as ground already saturated from rain over the weekend will be drenched with heavy rainfall from thunderstorms in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Tonight: Periods of rain.

Forecasters said the winds could cause tree damage and power outages.

Residents should brace themselves for significant amounts of rain, snow and ice pellets, along with the possibility of freezing rain, stated a media release.

The mountains could get a dusting to 2 inches of snow by the time the weather event ends Thursday.

A special weather statement remains in effect as of Wednesday afternoon though a freezing rain warning has been lifted.

Farmington: Breezy and cool with only low 50s today. Wednesday Night A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain after 8pm.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

The system will clear out late Thursday, with flurries and a high of -3 expected Friday.

We’ve got a rather busy stretch of weather Tuesday night through Friday. Monday night, partly cloudy, with a low around 23. The high will be near 48.

Roswell: Breezy with low 60s and a slight chance of showers today.