The Wood County Emergency Management Agency has issued the following advisory:
Update since yesterday’s briefing:
We are now under a Winter Storm Warning and the confidence has increased of slightly higher snowfall amounts of 5-8 inches.
Timing: Early Wednesday around 3 a.m., freezing rain is expected to start transitioning to snow around 5 a.m. continuing through Wednesday evening. The heaviest snowfall amounts are expected 9am through 7-8 p.m. Wednesday evening. Light snow showers are expected to continue throughout Thursday morning.
Concerns:
- With the temperatures being near 32F, icy roads can be expected Wednesday morning.
- Morning snowfall may cause some travel issues on the roads Wednesday morning, however, this may resemble a typical wintery commute and provide a false sense of security for the return trip in the afternoon as conditions have worsened.
- The afternoon commute will be impacted during the heaviest snowfall. The traffic will make it harder for road crews to keep the roads clean.
General Precautions:
- If you can, reschedule your plans so you do not need to be traveling Wednesday.
- If you must travel, monitor conditions and road reports.
- Clear your car/ windows of ice and snow before leaving.
- Have your car safety kit ready: food, water, blanket, shovel, sand/ cat litter, reflectors, first aid supplies, flashlight, ice scraper, jumper cables.
- Keep your cell phone charged.
- Make sure someone knows your estimated route and drive times.
- Keep your fuel tank at least half-full.
