claude-opus-5-5 Analysis · Mar 3, 2026
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 7 AM to 3 PM EST for mixed precipitation: up to 1 inch of snow, a light glaze of ice, and patchy fog. Temperatures rise above freezing by late morning and precipitation turns to rain from the afternoon through tonight.
- 01 Winter Weather Advisory runs 7 AM to 3 PM EST. The alert's listed end of 7 AM conflicts with its text, which says 3 PM, so 3 PM is assumed. Slippery roads are expected during the morning commute.
- 02 Temperatures are at or below freezing (28-32F) from 6 to 10 AM, with a slight chance of freezing rain from 7 to 10 AM, bringing a light ice glaze and slick-road risk.
- 03 Snow is likely from 8 to 10 AM (38-59% chance), with total accumulations up to 1 inch.
- 04 Patchy fog from 7 to 8 AM and 10 AM to 1 PM may reduce visibility. Visibility values are not provided.
- 05 Rain is near certain from 1 PM through midnight (up to 97% chance), with a quarter to half inch possible tonight. Wet roads and reduced nighttime visibility are expected.
- 06 Winds are light (2-5 mph), so crosswinds are not a concern.
Avoid driving from 7 to 11 AM, when freezing temperatures, snow, possible freezing rain and fog overlap. For a morning trip, the safer window is before 7 AM (precipitation chance about 15%, but around 28F, so watch for untreated icy spots) or about 11 AM to noon, once temperatures are above freezing (expect wet, slushy roads and patchy fog). For an evening trip, go about 4 to 6 PM, when rain lightens (68-71% chance) and it is still daylight. Heavier rain returns after 7 PM, peaking around 9 PM. Drive slowly, allow extra stopping distance, and check 511 for road conditions.