Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 9:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move through the area this afternoon and evening, bringing snow showers and much colder air. While accumulations will generally be less than one half inch, quick bursts of snow will result in reductions in visibility and slick conditions at times. Some snow squalls are possible, which could lead to locally difficult travel conditions.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 9:02AM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
The Grand Lake area remained paralyzed this morning by Tuesday's blizzard that dumped up to a foot of snow and sent winds whipping and temperatures plunging overnight.
Many area businesses and government offices remained closed this morning, along with all area schools. Most county roads and city side streets remain impassable, and Mercer County remains under a Level 2 snow emergency. [More]
Hospitals, nursing homes and rescue squads faced a challenge as blizzard-like conditions slowed travel to a snail's pace in Mercer and Auglaize counties on Tuesday.
And hotels and motels throughout the area kept their doors open for people who chose not to brave treacherous roadways. [More]
The Lakefield Airport Authority and Mercer County commissioners are hoping to work together on separate expansion projects as a way to save money on both.
