No precipitation is forecast and roads are likely to be dry, but very cold temperatures and an active Cold Weather Advisory create a moderate hazard—especially in the early morning hours when wind chills are lowest.
- 01 Active Cold Weather Advisory for Jan 20 with very cold wind chill values (advisory text mentions wind chills as low as -10°F).
- 02 Hourly/daily forecast shows air temperatures 12–22°F with west winds 9–14 mph and published wind chill values as low as about 2 to -2°F, increasing risk of hypothermia if stranded.
- 03 Probability of precipitation is 0% in the provided hourly data (no snow/ice precipitation expected), but low overnight lows (around 7°F) mean any wet surfaces could remain icy (road surface state not provided).
- 04 No visibility or road-surface condition data provided (uncertainty about localized black ice or earlier snowfall/icing).
Driving is generally allowable but take precautions: avoid non‑essential travel during the advisory period (early morning). The alert lists an effective window from 2026-01-19T22:59-05:00 to 2026-01-20T02:00-05:00, but the alert text also mentions 2 AM–10 AM EST; because of this inconsistency, avoid travel if possible between 02:00–10:00 EST. If you must drive: check vehicle battery/tires, carry an emergency kit and warm clothing, let someone know your route, keep phone charged, allow extra travel time, and be prepared for very cold exposure if stranded.