Special Weather Statement issued March 17 at 3:42AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will continue through mid morning. With temperatures well below freezing, light snow accumulations will combine with lingering black ice from overnight, to create some slick spots on area roadways. In addition, brisk westerly winds will gust in the 25 to 35 mph range this morning.
If traveling this morning, allow for some extra time to reach your destination. Be prepared for slick conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses as well as untreated surfaces.
Today 28° Today 28° chance 20° 20° Tomorrow 40° Tomorrow 40° chance 34° 34° slight chance
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Monday, February 28th, 2011
Photo by Nancy Allen/The Daily Standard

Geese swim in floodwater off the east side of U.S. 127 this morning after Beaver Creek escaped its banks. Excess water from Grand Lake empties into the creek via the West Bank spillway. The water was about six inches from the top of the U.S. 127 bridge.

Related online story:
Area under water
A deluge of rain and melting snow overnight caused flooding that chased some Mercer and Auglaize county families from their homes early this morning. [More]
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