claude-opus-5-5 Analysis · Feb 25, 2026
Light snow (around 1 inch, locally 1-2 inches) and patchy black ice make roads slippery this morning, especially before 10am, while temperatures stay below freezing. Conditions improve markedly from late morning as temperatures rise into the upper 30s to low 40s and skies turn partly to mostly sunny.
- 01 Special Weather Statement warns of patchy black ice on untreated roads from overnight refreezing of snowmelt, plus snow impacting the morning commute
- 02 Snow likely 6-10am (precipitation chance 57-71%), with about 1 inch of new accumulation possible and 1-2 inches in some areas
- 03 Temperatures are 27-31F from 6-9am, keeping ice and snow on roads until about 10am, when readings pass 33-35F
- 04 Slight chance of rain and snow from 10am-1pm, then dry with precipitation chances of 11% or less from 1pm onward
- 05 Winds are light at 6-10 mph with gusts to 22 mph, posing minimal crosswind risk
- 06 Overnight lows near 29F may refreeze wet spots after late evening, though no timing for that is given. No visibility data was provided.
Avoid driving from 6am to 10am if possible, due to snow and black ice. The safer morning slot is about 11am to 12pm, after the snow ends and temperatures are above freezing, though untreated roads may still be wet or slushy. The safer evening slot is about 5pm to 8pm, with dry, mostly sunny to partly cloudy conditions and temperatures near 40-42F. After about 9pm, watch for possible refreezing of wet patches as overnight lows approach 29F. If you must drive this morning, slow down, allow extra following distance, and be cautious on bridges, overpasses and untreated roads.