Periods of rain showers and a risk of thunderstorms through mid-afternoon with northwest winds gusting up to ~29 mph make driving more hazardous than normal, but there is no freezing precipitation forecast today. Expect wet roads, reduced traction and possible brief heavy downpours or gusty crosswinds during the worst period.
- 01 High probability of rain showers and thunderstorms from about 7:00–16:00 (PoP mostly 43–94%) leading to wet roads and reduced traction.
- 02 Forecasted northwest winds with gusts up to ~29 mph (daily text) — can affect vehicle control and increase risk for high‑profile vehicles.
- 03 Thunderstorms are possible between about 8:00 and 16:00, which can produce brief heavy rain and sudden visibility reductions.
- 04 A Freeze Watch alert is active through 2026-04-21 but daytime temperatures today are well above freezing (highs near 54 and afternoon temps ~48), so freezing road surfaces are not expected today.
- 05 Visibility values are not provided explicitly; that increases uncertainty about fog/visibility impacts during precipitation.
Avoid nonessential travel during the worst period 08:00–16:00 when showers and thunderstorms are most likely. Safer time slots to drive today: morning: 10:00–11:00 (reduced thunderstorm chance relative to earlier hours but still use caution for showers); evening: 17:00–19:00 (mostly clear/low precipitation and lighter winds). If you must drive during wet or gusty conditions, slow down, increase following distance, turn on headlights, and be cautious of hydroplaning and crosswinds.