Saturday, January 3, 2009

Patches Of Black Ice Still Possible

Light fog and dew still persists across the area. Luckily temperatures are rising thanks to the sunshine. However, it is still cold enough for black ice to develop on bridges and overpasses, or areas shaded from the sunlight. Conditions will rapidly improve in the next couple hours as temperatures continue to rise into the upper 30s.

Slick Spots To The South

Patches of dense fog have developed in parts of Dinwiddie, Brunswick and Greensville counties. In addition, temperatures in these areas are below freezing. These are perfect conditions for black ice to develop, especially on bridges and overpasses. If at all possible, postpone any travel in these areas until temperature rise above freezing later this morning.

Here is a map so you can track temperatures through the morning:

Friday, January 2, 2009

Quick Changes This Weekend

Saturday and Sunday will look very different as a storm system moves into the Mid-Atlantic region. Saturday will be a mostly sunny and seasonal day, with highs in the low 50s and just a thin layer of high clouds. Cloud cover will thicken Saturday night into Sunday morning, and skies will be overcast by sunrise. Rain will become likely Sunday, holding temperatures in the upper 40s in most areas. Saturday will be the best outdoor day! Have a great weekend,

Zach