Since I last posted, ACA is in a Winter Weather Advisory (click link) until 7pm. The data in it matches what I'd written yesterday, so didn't update that. The amount of snow isn't the issue so much as it is the flash-freezing of precipitation on the roads hours ago as the temperature continues to drop. Black ice has already been causing many issues.
Word has come in that there are patchy icy areas on Apple Creek Road, and many icy areas on Mauney and area roads. The ACAHOA plan is to salt Apple Creek Road this afternoon, but according to the plower it's dependent upon the state getting the roads treated to make it safe enough to get here.
Throw into the mix the temperatures continuing to drop from the mid 20s into the teens, soon making road salt ineffective (what is put down is not the -15 degree salt variations you get in stores). Just because roads may get salted doesn't necessarily mean they are no longer icy and slick. Be aware of that and extremely cautious if you feel it necessary to drive.
If you have any reports, feel free to put them in the comments section. I'll make a new post when it seems helpful. Cross your fingers the power stays on, too.
Bob
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