Winter Storm Exits, Snow Arrives
By: Tom Wilkes
for the Stark County Weather Center, Canton, OH.
February 22, 2010
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| Areas of fog will develop over the Stark County area this evening along with freezing drizzle tonight as temperatures drop below freezing. |
Dense fog could present a problem for travelers during the evening commute. Freezing drizzle possible tonight.
The winter storm that brought rain to Stark County continues to exit the region eastward leaving some areas of dense fog to settle in over some locations. The fog will hang around through the evening commute creating a driving hazard for area commuters. Drivers will need to exercise additional caution when approaching and traveling through these areas of fog.
The fog will left as winds from the backside of the low shift to the west later this evening.
And, as temperatures cool to below freezing after sunset tonight, some leftover drizzle may change over to scattered freezing precipitation. Lows tonight will dip into the upper 20s.
Rain, along with the melting snow and ice, will refreeze on surfaces tonight as temperatures dip into the upper 20s. Patchy areas of ice can develop on sidewalks and stairs, as well as on highways - especially on bridges and overpasses.
Expect scatter snow showers for Tuesday with snow showers becoming more numerous Wednesday through Thursday. Highs Tuesday and Wednesday will be around 33. Temperatures will be on the decline for Thursday with highs in the upper 20s. Skies will be overcast through the period.
The chances of snow showers will remain in the forecast through the end of the week with increased chances toward Friday.
