Warm, moist advection and a shortwave crossing into the Ohio River Valley brought light precipitation to the region on the morning of December 13th. Cold air in place at the surface promoted a period of light freezing rain.
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Warm, moist advection and a shortwave crossing into the Ohio River Valley brought light precipitation to the region on the morning of December 13th. Cold air in place at the surface promoted a period of light freezing rain. Although ice accretion totals were generally limited to a light glaze, the icing was enough to create a number of traffic incidents.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.
Several traffic accidents were reported in the county due to a light glaze of freezing rain.
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