Charleston, West Virginia – A widespread wintry mix will move into the Tri-State region late Monday night, creating icy, slippery roads across southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky, and much of West Virginia by early Tuesday, with travel impacts lingering into early afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 11 p.m. Monday to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Most communities will see up to two inches of snow, along with a glaze of ice approaching one-tenth of an inch. Even light icing will quickly make bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads hazardous before sunrise.
Drivers along I-64, U.S. 35, and U.S. 33 should prepare for deteriorating conditions overnight, especially near Charleston, Huntington, Gallipolis, Ripley, Point Pleasant, and Parkersburg. Higher-elevation areas from Webster County to Randolph County could see slick spots develop faster as colder air deepens around daybreak.
Transportation officials urge slowing down, allowing extra braking distance, and avoiding sudden lane changes. Pedestrians should also be cautious on steps, sidewalks, and parking lots where thin ice may be difficult to see.
The wintry mix should taper gradually by early afternoon Tuesday, but lingering icy patches may persist until temperatures rise above freezing. Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect through 1 p.m. Tuesday.
