claude-sonnet-5-5 Analysis · Feb 25, 2026
Safe
MEDIUM RISK
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80% confidence
Summary
Early morning brings light snow and patchy black ice with temperatures in the 20s, making the morning commute hazardous. Conditions improve markedly after about 10am as temperatures rise above freezing and skies clear.
Hourly Forecast
6 AM 64%
6 mph
7 AM 71%
6 mph
8 AM 57%
7 mph
9 AM 43%
8 mph
10 AM 24%
9 mph
11 AM 21%
10 mph
12 PM 20%
10 mph
1 PM 9%
10 mph
2 PM 11%
10 mph
3 PM 9%
9 mph
4 PM 9%
8 mph
5 PM 9%
7 mph
6 PM 9%
6 mph
7 PM 4%
6 mph
8 PM 5%
6 mph
9 PM 5%
6 mph
10 PM 5%
6 mph
11 PM 5%
6 mph
Key Factors
- 01 Special Weather Statement (issued 5:07AM EST): patchy black ice on untreated roads from refrozen meltwater, with temperatures in the 20s
- 02 Light snow likely until about 10am (64-71% chance 6-8am) with 1-2 inches possible by or just after sunrise, about one inch per the daily forecast
- 03 Temperatures of 27-31F from 6-8am keep roads at or below freezing; above freezing only from about 9am (33F) onward
- 04 Slight chance of rain and snow 10am-1pm could leave wet or slushy patches while temperatures are 35-38F
- 05 Gusts up to 22 mph possible and wind chill as low as 20, a minor factor for high-profile vehicles
- 06 Evening temperatures fall to 37-38F overnight (low near 29 in the daily period) so refreeze is possible later, though precipitation chance is low (4-9%); visibility data not provided
Confidence
80%
Recommendation
Avoid driving from 6am to about 10am if possible. Safer morning window: 10:30am-12:00pm, once temperatures are above freezing and snow has ended, but watch for slush and wet spots. Best overall window: 1pm-6pm with partly to mostly sunny skies and 40-42F. Evening slot: 4pm-7pm. If you must drive in the morning, slow down, leave extra following distance, and expect black ice on untreated roads and bridges.