As winter settles in across the United States, several regions are facing hazardous weather conditions, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue multiple winter weather advisories. From snow to mixed precipitation, these advisories are in effect to warn residents of potentially dangerous road conditions and impacts on daily commutes.
In St. Louis, Missouri, a Winter Weather Advisory is in place until midnight CST, with additional snow accumulations of up to two inches expected in south central and southwest Illinois, as well as east central Missouri. The hazardous conditions are likely to affect the Monday evening commute, with slippery road conditions anticipated.
In Anchorage, Alaska, a Dense Fog Advisory has been issued until 5 AM AKST Tuesday morning. Visibility is reduced to one-quarter mile in dense fog, particularly in the Anchorage Bowl area. Hazardous driving conditions are expected due to low visibility and icy roads, with main roads potentially becoming icy as water on surfaces refreezes overnight.
Further east, in Paducah, Kentucky, two Winter Weather Advisories are in effect until Tuesday morning. Mixed precipitation, including snow, sleet, and ice accumulations, is forecasted for parts of southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southern Illinois. Slick and hazardous road conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses, could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Jackson, Kentucky, additional Winter Weather Advisories have been issued, warning of mixed precipitation with snow and ice accumulations. Slippery road conditions are expected to impact the Tuesday morning commutes in these regions as well.
As winter weather continues to affect various parts of the Midwest and Northeast United States, residents are advised to exercise caution while traveling and to monitor local weather updates for any changes in conditions. It is crucial to be prepared for potentially challenging road conditions and to allow for extra travel time during these winter weather events.
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References:
1. NWS St Louis MO – [Winter Weather Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8a2a4b3d8de6873bec359fbe3519aa8fd103cca1.002.1.cap)
2. NWS Anchorage AK – [Dense Fog Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f18f33e6488fd25efb67e60b5a5e8700b4a56499.001.2.cap)
3. NWS Paducah KY – [Winter Weather Advisories](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7e203285e2dd54f0db1338ec7e8f16cc859fe1cd.002.1.cap)
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