Freezing drizzle makes for icy weekend

February 14, 2018 at 5:00 a.m.

by Randy Moll

Westside Eagle Observer/RANDY MOLL Ice covered pretty much everything outside on Sunday morning, including car grills like this one. Freezing drizzle which began on Saturday afternoon and continued into Sunday morning made roads and sidewalks slick and a bit hazardous whether driving or walking.
Westside Eagle Observer/RANDY MOLL Ice covered pretty much everything outside on Sunday morning, including car grills like this one. Freezing drizzle which began on Saturday afternoon and continued into Sunday morning made roads and sidewalks slick and a bit hazardous whether driving or walking.

WESTSIDE -- It was an icy weekend, with light freezing drizzle falling on Saturday and into Sunday morning and coating lawns, sidewalks and roadways with just enough ice to make driving or walking treacherous on Sunday morning.

The results included an icy wonderland but also canceled church services, sporting events and other activities in the Eagle Observer area. Numerous accidents related to the icy conditions were reported across the region. For many, the icy conditions provided an opportunity to slow down, stay inside and keep warm by the fire.

Temperatures dropped into the mid-20s by late Saturday, causing the icing to occur. Temperatures remained well below freezing Sunday morning and, with overcast skies, many roads and streets remained slick throughout the day.

On Monday, sunshine returned and things were returning to normal, though temperatures remained cold for the region.

General News on 02/14/2018