Plunging overnight temperatures will lead to re-freezing roads
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Areas of Middle Georgia where snow melted on the roads but didn’t dry will re-freeze into black ice overnight.
This Evening and Overnight
It has been a sunny day across Middle Georgia with temperatures largely climbing just above freezing. This has led to widespread melting of snow across the region, especially in areas exposed to direct sunlight. This has resulted in a lot of main roads becoming safer, however many side roads still have wet and snowy patches on them. These patches will re-freeze into hard and slick ice overnight as temperatures drop below freezing through the suppertime hours. Low 20s and upper teens are expected by midnight, and overall lows will be in the low to mid teens across the region. Faucets will need to be dripped to avoid plumbing disasters, and any outdoor pets and small plants should be brought inside. Ambient wind will be light and variable.
Tomorrow
Due to the potential for re-freezing roads tonight all schools in Middle Georgia are closed once again on Thursday. More clouds are expected tomorrow, however they will be high cirrus clouds that should allow some sun through. Expect highs in the upper 30s and lower 40s around the region with west-northwest winds around 5 mph throughout the afternoon.
Overnight will be another frigid one as temperatures drop into the lower 20s ahead of Friday morning. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a northwest wind around 5 mph. There will again be the potential for re-freezing roads in spots where melting hasn’t finished after another afternoon.
Friday and Beyond
Friday will see highs eclipse 40 degrees across Middle Georgia under partly cloudy skies. It will also be a bit breezy from the northwest as gusts could range from 20-25 mph in the afternoon. Warming will continue into the weekend with some rain chances returning early next week.
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