* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Mahoning and Trumbull Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of freezing drizzle have been reported this morning. This freezing drizzle is expected to gradually change to snow over the next couple of hours. After a few hours of dry weather this afternoon, snow showers, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and falling temperatures will lead to blowing and drifting snow and locally hazardous road conditions this evening.
* AFFECTED AREAS: TRUMBULL ... MAHONING
Instructions:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The Ohio Department of Transportation and Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.ohgo.com for the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
