Winter arrives in seasonal fashion
The Highland County Press
The first day of winter arrived in seasonal fashion Friday, with colder temperatures, snow, wind and patches of ice on area roadways.
Hillsboro City Schools, Bright Local Schools and the Hillsboro Christian Academy both closed Friday. For all the closings and delays, click on the Delays and Closings link.
The Ohio Department of Transportation crews in District 9 have been dispatched this morning to treat for snow and ice.
Crews from the highway maintenance facilities in Adams, Brown and Highland counties are working to plow and treat routes on the state highway system, where pavement conditions vary from lightly to mostly snow covered. All roadways are very slick and prone to freezing, especially bridges which have colder surface temperatures.
Motorists are reminded of the need for additional caution when traveling today, allowing for additional travel and stopping time.
Forecast
Today's forecast calls for occasional snow showers, mainly before 3 p.m., with a high near 33. It will be windy, with a west wind 30 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight, there's a chance of snow showers, mainly before 11 p.m., with a low around 21.
Saturday will be sunny, with a high near 35 and a low around 22.
Extended forecast
Sunday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday – A chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday night – A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Christmas Day – Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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