March 28 brings cold, sunny conditions with temperatures starting near freezing (30–32°F) in the morning and rising to a high of 45°F in the afternoon. Wind chills as low as 19°F and gusts up to 26 mph present the primary driving concerns, particularly in the early morning hours.
- 01 Early morning temperatures of 30–32°F (7–9 AM) create a risk of black ice or residual frozen patches on road surfaces, especially on bridges and overpasses.
- 02 Wind chill values as low as 19°F in the morning amplify the effective cold, which can keep road surfaces frozen longer.
- 03 Northwest winds sustained around 14–16 mph with gusts up to 26 mph throughout the daytime could affect vehicle handling, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
- 04 Evening temperatures drop back to the low-to-mid 30s°F after sunset, with overnight lows near 29°F, raising refreezing risk for late-night drivers.
- 05 No precipitation is forecast for the day, reducing but not eliminating ice risk from overnight freeze.
- 06 Visibility hazards such as fog are not indicated; skies are mostly sunny to partly cloudy all day.
For morning driving, the safest window is 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, after temperatures have climbed above freezing (35–39°F) and any icy patches are more likely to have thawed. Avoid driving before 9 AM if possible due to sub-freezing temps and ice risk. For evening driving, the safest window is 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (43–42°F, winds calming to 12–13 mph) before temperatures drop sharply and refreezing becomes a concern. Avoid driving after 10 PM as temps fall back below 36°F with refreezing risk overnight.