Summary:
A glancing blow of arctic air mixed with a surge in moisture is setting the stage for an extensive and very dangerous ice event. The most likely corridor of icing with a mixture of sleet will occur from west-central Texas to the Tennessee and Lower Ohio Valleys. The ice accretion from Texas into Mid South may approach a half inch or more through Wednesday and cause power outages and travel issues. Impacted Lanes: I-20, I-45, I-35, I-30, I-10, I-55, I-25, I-40, I-22, I-65, I-840, I-24, I-75, I-64, I-79, I-77, I-49, U.S.285, U.S. 60
Oklahoma
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST Wednesday evening
- Heavy sleet and freezing rain, especially Wednesday. Additional sleet accumulations of up to one half inch. Ice accumulations over one quarter inch are expected.
- Impacts: Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM CST Wednesday evening
- Sleet and freezing rain. Additional sleet accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch and ice accumulations of one tenth to two tenths of an inch.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
Arkansas
Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 AM CST Wednesday morning
- An additional round of freezing rain and sleet are expected this afternoon through Wednesday morning. Ice accruals should be between one quarter to one half inch. Sleet accumulations should be less than a tenth of an inch.
- Impacts: Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 AM CST Wednesday morning
- Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations of near one quarter of an inch.
- Impacts: Bridges and overpasses could become slick resulting in travel impacts this morning. Those impacts will continue through the day and especially into the overnight hours. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 9 AM CST Wednesday morning
- An additional round of freezing rain and sleet are expected this afternoon through Wednesday morning. Ice accruals should be less than a quarter inch. Sleet accumulations should be less than a tenth of an inch.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
New Mexico
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 5 PM MST Wednesday evening
- Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of less than one tenth of an inch.
- Impacts: Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute.
Freezing Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM MST this morning
- Visibility less than one-half mile in freezing fog.
- Impacts: Low visibility and a light glaze of ice could make driving conditions hazardous. This includes I-25 between Raton and Las Vegas, I-40 between Clines Corners and Santa Rosa, U.S. 285 between Roswell and Clines Corners, and U.S. 60 between Fort Sumner and Vaughn.
Montana
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 12 PM MST this afternoon
- West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, blowing and drifting snow is likely to create significant reduction in visibility at times.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 5 PM MST this afternoon
- Blowing and drifting snow expected to significantly reduce visibility. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
- Impacts: Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times with drifting snow encroaching on some roadways where a deep snowcover exists. Gusty winds will combine with poor visibility and icy roads to make travel difficult.
Georgia
Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice
- Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
- Impacts: At 11 feet, Minor flooding expands into the woodland areas upstream and downstream from the stream gage on Georgia Highway 90. Larger portions of roads will flood.
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 12 PM this afternoon
- Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
- Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Wyoming, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia and New York
Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida
Additional High Wind Warnings include but are not limited to: California and Wyoming
Additional Ice Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Mississippi and Tennessee
Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: California, Texas and Tennessee
