Winter Storm Warning For WRBI Area

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and ice  has been issued by The National Weather Service for The WRBI Listening Area.

It is in effect for Decatur County 7 PM Saturday Night through 7 AM Monday Morning and for Ripley, Franklin, and Dearborn Counties 1 AM Sunday through 1 PM Monday.

Look for heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain to occur.  Snow accumulations of up to 5-8 inches along with around a tenth of an inch of ice.

A mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain is expected for Saturday Night into Sunday before changing to all snow on Sunday Night.

Significant amounts of snow and ice along with a layer of ice will result in hazardous roads and reduced visibilities. Travel for Saturday Night through Monday will be impacted.

A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather conditions are imminent or highly likely.  Be sure to listen to Country 103.9 WRBI and log onto www.wrbiradio.com for severe weather updates and for Closings, Cancellations, and Delays.

Courtesy of The National Weather Service/NOAA.