I was taken aback late Tuesday morning by the black ice still in place on Apple Creek Road as I came down from Staymon Road. We've had milder afternoon temps, but when you get within inches of the snow pack many of us still have, it's significantly colder. In driving back up the mountain just before midnight there seemed to be even more icy patches. All that to say don't let your guard down and speed up....4-wheel drive won't do you a lick of good on ice.
Rain moves in Thursday, with the exiting back side late Friday colder with the possibility of dropping some snow. The NAM and EURO are pushing 2-3" in the ACA, and the GFS is 1-2". After our last dumping of frozen stuff, it seems like small potatoes, but something we may well have to reckon with soon enough.
For now, beware the icy patches that will look darker and shine brightly. I'll be around Friday and will post a snow update toward noon, I'm guessing. It's a very busy time, and safety needs to be a prime concern.
Bob
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