gpt-oss-120b Analysis · Feb 21, 2026
Unsafe
HIGH RISK
gpt-oss-120b
97% confidence
Summary
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect all day with heavy snow, high winds, and possible whiteout conditions, making driving hazardous.
Hourly Forecast
6 AM 3%
5 mph
7 AM 1%
5 mph
8 AM 0%
5 mph
9 AM 0%
6 mph
10 AM 0%
6 mph
11 AM 1%
6 mph
12 PM 2%
6 mph
1 PM 3%
6 mph
2 PM 1%
6 mph
3 PM 0%
6 mph
4 PM 0%
5 mph
5 PM 0%
2 mph
6 PM 0%
2 mph
7 PM 0%
2 mph
8 PM 0%
1 mph
9 PM 0%
1 mph
10 PM 0%
1 mph
11 PM 3%
1 mph
Key Factors
- 01 Winter Storm Warning active from 04:00 EST today until 04:00 EST tomorrow, with heavy snow (8‑16 in) and gusts up to 40 mph.
- 02 Potential blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions could severely reduce visibility.
- 03 Even though the hourly forecast shows no precipitation during daylight hours, the warning notes snowfall rates >2 in/hr and the nightly forecast includes a chance of rain/snow.
- 04 Wind gusts and near‑freezing temperatures increase the risk of ice on road surfaces, especially overnight.
Confidence
97%
Recommendation
If travel is unavoidable, the safest window today is roughly 12:00 PM–3:00 PM EST when temperatures are highest (45‑47 °F) and winds are light. Avoid driving during the morning commute (04:00‑09:00 EST) and the evening/night (after 18:00 EST) when the warning’s impacts are greatest.