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Freezing Rain Advisory

Friday, February 22, 2013

Freezing Rain Advisory Issued For Montgomery County

Rough weather ahead for Montco.

It might be a good Friday night to stay in. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), at approximately 3:38 p.m. Friday, there is a Freezing Rain Advisory in affect for Montgomery County and surrounding areas. From 10 p.m. Friday evening to 8 a.m. Saturday morning, area residents are warned for icy and freezing conditions. A previously issued "Winter Weather Advisory" was cancelled.  The advisory warns of trace ice accumulations as a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain or rain may become all freezing rain overnight. "Icing wil create hazardous conditions on roadways and sidewalks overnight into Saturday morning," said the advisory. Temperatures are slated to stay in the low 30s through the evening. The NWS warns that the weather …

Ruth

7:58 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013

I hope everyone remains safe. Someone I know told me about the advisory. She lives in Allentown.   more ›

Monday, February 11, 2013

Freezing Rain, Heavy Rain and Flood Advisories Issued for Montco

National Weather Service says the area could get wet weather through Monday morning.

According to ReadyNotifyPA alerts, the National Weather Service has issued a freezing rain advisory for Montgomery County. The county is also under a heavy rain and flood advisory. The advisory issued states that the county could see freezing rain conditions from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 11. The conditions could largely affect the morning commute. "As warmer air moves in at the surface, the freezing rain should change to rain in most areas between 8 and 10 a.m. Monday morning," said the NWS. Those needing to get to work and school in the early morning hours may find dangerous conditions. "Untreated roadways, especially bridges and overpasses wil become extremely slippery," said the advisory notice. "Expect longer commuting times …

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Ruth

9:13 am on Monday, February 11, 2013

Hi Leigh, I agree totally with you. People drive way to fast in icy roads. There will probably be black ice, which is more dangerous. You do not know it is there until it is too late.   more ›

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