Ohio Valley Weather Alert: Freezing Rain Expected Overnight

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events.

Steubenville, OH – A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and the northern panhandle of West Virginia from 7 PM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday, with light ice accumulations expected.

According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, areas including Tuscarawas, Carroll, Columbiana, Beaver, and Hancock counties will experience freezing rain overnight, creating slick road conditions.

Drivers should use caution and avoid unnecessary travel late Wednesday into early Thursday. Power outages may also occur in some areas.

For travel updates, check 511oh.org or 511pa.com.

This content first appeared on CountryHerald.com and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or republication of this content, in whole or in part, without expressed written permission from Country Herald is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to legal action.