Portsmouth, OH – A winter weather advisory remains in effect for parts of southern Ohio and northern Kentucky until 10 p.m. Tuesday as mixed precipitation creates hazardous travel conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, OH, affected areas include Adams, Pike, and Scioto counties in Ohio, along with Lewis, Bracken, Grant, Mason, Owen, Pendleton, and Robertson counties in Kentucky. Up to one inch of snow and a light glaze of ice are expected, making roads slick for the evening commute.
Drivers are urged to slow down and exercise caution. In Kentucky, travelers can check goky.ky.gov for updated road conditions, while Ohio residents should visit ohgo.com for the latest travel alerts.
Additionally, another winter weather advisory is set to take effect from noon Wednesday until 4 a.m. Thursday for parts of western Ohio, including Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby counties. This system could bring another inch of snow and up to one-tenth of an inch of ice, impacting Wednesday evening travel.
Officials advise staying alert to changing conditions and preparing for icy roads throughout the region.
