claude-sonnet-4-6 Analysis · Mar 12, 2026
March 12 brings persistent light rain through the morning and midday hours with temperatures dropping from 57°F to near 40°F by afternoon, creating increasingly slippery conditions. A transition to rain/snow mix after 4 PM and light snow around 6 PM, combined with near-freezing temps overnight, raises the risk of icy roads by evening.
- 01 Light rain is likely or probable from 7 AM through early afternoon, with precipitation probability peaking at 80% between 9–11 AM, reducing traction on wet roads.
- 02 Temperatures fall sharply from 57°F at 7 AM to 40°F by 2–5 PM, approaching freezing and increasing the risk of icy patches, especially on bridges and overpasses.
- 03 Wind speeds of 14–17 mph with gusts up to 33 mph (per daily forecast) throughout the day create crosswind hazards and reduce vehicle stability.
- 04 Precipitation transitions to a rain/snow mix around 4–5 PM and to light snow by 6 PM (57% probability), significantly increasing road slickness as temperatures hover near 39–40°F.
- 05 Overnight low of 30°F means any residual moisture or snow on roads could freeze after 6–7 PM, creating black ice risk into the night.
- 06 No active weather alerts were in place, but the combination of rain, dropping temps, wind gusts, and snow transition warrants caution.
Morning window: If you must drive, aim for 7:00 AM–8:00 AM before precipitation intensifies — rain is still light and temperatures are warmer (57°F), offering the safest morning conditions. Avoid driving between 9 AM and 1 PM when rain is heaviest (up to 80% probability) and wind gusts peak. Evening window: If driving in the evening is necessary, aim to complete travel by 5:00 PM–5:30 PM before the snow transition at 6 PM and before near-freezing temperatures allow ice to form on road surfaces. Avoid driving after 6 PM due to light snow and rapidly deteriorating conditions approaching freezing.