Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 1:40AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move quickly east across the region through daybreak. This will usher in a much colder airmass with temperatures quickly falling below freezing.
Snow showers can be expected this morning with snow accumulations of a half inch or less possible. This will combine with the falling temperatures to produce slick spots on untreated roadways. In addition, brisk west winds will gust to 25 to 35 mph at times this morning.
The morning commute will be affected by these conditions. Please allow for some extra time to reach your destination. Be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges an overpasses.
16° 16° chance Fri 24° Fri 24° chance 20° 20° Sat 42° Sat 42°
Saturday, November 17th, 2007
Photo by Shelley Grieshop/The Daily Standard

Ohio National Guard soldiers with Alpha Company, 37th Brigade Special Troops Battalion in St. Marys, unload emergency light bars previously used on local law enforcement cruisers in Mercer and Auglaize counties. Sheriff's offices in both counties and the Wapakoneta Police Department on Friday donated the items and radio-siren boxes to the batallion, which is scheduled for deployment to Kuwait in early January.

Related online story:
ST. MARYS - Flashing lights and sirens will help protect local soldiers heading to Kuwait, thanks to donations by area law enforcement and one ambitious military mom. [More]
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