Freezing Rain Advisory

This is an important message from ReadyPhiladelphia. Freezing Rain Advisory in effect until midnight tonight. Icy roads and sidewalks expected. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Freezing Rain Advisory... which is in effect until midnight EST tonight. The Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled. * Precipitation type... freezing rain. * Temperatures... upper 20s to lower 30s at 9 PM will rise sharply   into the 40s later tonight. * Ice accumulations... up to a tenth of an inch. * Timing... freezing rain will transition to non freezing rain...    probably near midnight.  * Impacts... a light glaze is making travel hazardous. Even after    air temperatures rise to just above 32 degrees...  the ground    is still very cold and untreated roads will likely remain icy. Precautionary/preparedness actions...  A Freezing Rain Advisory means that periods of freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. For additional updates and weather information, visit www.weather.gov/phi For further information on emergency preparedness, visit www.phila.gov/ready     You received this message because you are registered with ReadyPhiladelphia. To change your Alert preferences, Login. For questions, e-mail warning@phila.gov.