An ice storm warning is in effect from 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, until midnight on Sunday, Jan. 16, according to the National Weather Service.
The ice storm is expected to affect much of the region this weekend.
Freezing rain and freezing drizzle may move into the area on Friday, with activity then continuing through Sunday night, the weather service said. Significant icing is expected, with ice accumulations of one-fourth of an inch to three-fourths of an inch possible, according to the weather service.
Freezing rain is expected to develop Friday afternoon and spread north through the evening and overnight, according to the weather service. The evening rush hour may be affected. The heaviest icing may be south of I-70, the weather service said.
Saturday, a light freezing rain is possible over the entire forecast area, the weather service said.
Periodic breaks are expected during the day Saturday, which may keep icing accumulations low through the period.
The heaviest freezing rain is expected Saturday night into Sunday morning, the weather service said. Significant icing is possible.
Sunday afternoon, temperatures will warm the area from south to north.
Freezing rain on Sunday afternoon will be mainly confined to areas along or north of Route 36, the weather service said.
An icing threat diminishes late Sunday night into Monday, according to the weather service.
The weather service said power outages and downed tree limbs may be possible across the area.
Residents were advised to avoid travel, and if they must travel, to pack an emergency kit with a flashlight, food and water in your vehicle.
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