Current weather forecasts are set to have the KVOE listening area looking and feeling more like the North Pole Christmas week.
Wintry weather is expected in the area all the way through the Christmas weekend beginning early Monday with a wintry mix of precipitation that could bring anywhere from an inch to two inches of snow accumulation. The round of precipitation could also lead to slick driving conditions for early morning commuters.
More accumulating snowfall is expected Wednesday and Thursday, the same time that the National Weather Service is expecting temperatures to drop to dangerously cold levels, possibly below zero with wind chills as low as -30 to -40. Strong winds are also expected Wednesday and Thursday, up to 45 mph at some points, which may lead to blowing snow and reduced visibility on roadways.
Drivers are asked to exercise caution and only travel if needed. If you do have to be on the roadways for any reason you are reminded to take your time, give yourself plenty of distance between other vehicles and have emergency supplies such as blankets, flashlights and the like in the event your car were to break down or you become stranded.
The negative temperatures are expected to continue through Christmas Eve which is currently forecasted to have sunny skies and a high of 16. Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for more weather updates as they become available.
8:30 am Sunday: Weather forecast holding steady with snow and dangerously low temperatures predicted heading into Christmas weekend
The weather forecast for the coming week looks to be holding steady as snowfall and biting cold are expected to be the norm heading into the Christmas holiday.
The area’s first dose of wintry weather may come Monday morning with up to two inches of snowfall possible across portions of the listening area. With temperatures dropping to around zero by Wednesday and into negative territory by Thursday, drivers are asked to be cautious on roadways.
In addition to slick conditions, winds of up to 45 mph will be possible at times Thursday meaning blowing snow and obscured vision will likely be a factor that drivers will have to contend with.
Local law enforcement are also asking residents to be mindful of crash sites and to give emergency responders and tow truck drivers plenty of room to work, especially in slick driving conditions. Thursday’s forecast is calling for a high of 5 degrees and wind chills under -10 throughout the day with a low near -10 and wind chills possibly near -30.
Be sure to stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for more weather updates as they become available.
