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12:34 P.M. UPDATE | The second punch of a winter storm is expected tonight as temperatures are expected to plunge below zero. Most schools in the region are closed today.
Coshocton, Ohio remains under a Level 2 snow emergency. A Level 2 snow emergency means roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roadways. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work.
Muskingum County is now under a Level 1 Snow Emergency, which means that roadways are hazardous with blowing and/or drifting snow, and may also be icy. Drivers are urged to travel with caution.
A wind chill advisory will be in effect from 4 p.m. Thursday to 7 a.m. Saturday.
Bitter cold arctic air will move over the region today and remain into Friday night. The combination of cold and wind will bring wind chill readings from 10 to 25 degrees below zero starting late this afternoon.
A wind chill advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in frostbite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and gloves.
Here's the morning forecast from the weather service's Pittsburgh office:
Today: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind between 8 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind between 9 and 13 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -21. West wind between 8 and 15 mph.
Friday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind between 3 and 7 mph.
Saturday: A chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. South wind between 6 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
Saturday night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Sunday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Sunday night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Monday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent
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