Dec 07, 2022

Winter weather advisory issued for Jewell, Mitchell counties

Posted Dec 07, 2022 10:52 AM

By SALINA POST

A winter weather advisory has been issued for some counties in our area.

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The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from 12 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.

Jewell County

Mitchell County

Mixed precipitation with a glaze of ice is expected to coat all outdoor surfaces. Total ice accumulations of approximately one-tenth of an inch are possible.

Precipitation is expected to begin as freezing drizzle late tonight transitioning to a wintry mix including freezing rain during the early morning hours Thursday before changing to rain or light drizzle by mid to late afternoon on the backside of this system.

Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact travel.