Friday, January 08, 1999
More snow, ice pelt region
Winter-weary crews back out on streets
BY PHILLIP PINA
The Cincinnati Enquirer
The Tristate is facing another icy bout with winter today and Saturday.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the region today, calling for snow, then freezing rain, followed by snow. It was the same mixture that closed businesses and stranded travelers this past weekend.
Today's weather will lack much of that storm's punch, meteorologists said. Yet they urge caution for morning travelers, when freezing rain could make for some slow morning commutes, said Scott Hickman, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio.
Between 1 and 3 inches of snow were expected by this morning. Warming temperatures should turn the snow into a mixture of sleet and freezing rain, Mr. Hickman said, making for low traction.
“There will be slippery roads out there,” said Tony Zartman, a meteorologist with AccuWeather Inc.
Mike Schnetzer, foreman for the Ohio Department of Transportation's Hamilton County garage, said Thursday night six patrols would be working all night to get interstates ready for the morning commute.
“I think the roads will be in pretty good shape,” Mr. Schnetzer said. “The big thing we're dealing with is fatigue. A lot of our fellas are just plumb tuckered out.”
During the night, the moisture should turn back into snow as temperatures fall, Mr. Zartman said, and the region should get another couple inches of snow. The remains of the storm should stretch into Saturday.With temperatures as high as 36 degrees, Friday's afternoon rush hour should not be hampered.
Enquirer reporter Tim Bonfield contributed to this report.
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