Giving the Old Creamery Trail a trim
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Benton County Conservation led members of AmeriCorsp in trimming and clearing 1.5 miles of the Old Creamery Nature Trail last week. According to Layla Hagen with Benton County Conservation, these workers will be leading their own teams in the next few weeks. Team Green NCCC from left to right: Rosie Botka, John Marion, Hillary Johnson, Casen McMahan, Andrew Jaeger, Alexis Mehringer, Hannah Woods, Lauren Spratt, and Alyssa Sanderson.
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- Humidity: 90%
- Feels Like: 19°
- Heat Index: 23°
- Wind: 3 mph
- Wind Chill: 19°
- UV Index: 1 Low
- Sunrise: 07:33:13 AM
- Sunset: 05:04:10 PM
- Dew Point: 21°
- Visibility: 9 mi
Today
A few snow showers scattered about the area this morning, otherwise a good deal of clouds. High 29F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 30%.
Tonight
Cloudy. Low 23F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Mostly cloudy skies. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High around 30F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Weather Alert
...Light Snow and Slick Roads this Morning... Light snow falling on icy roads produced by freezing drizzle overnight, has created very slick travel surfaces this morning. Untreated roads around the area have been reported to be very slick with snow and ice covering this morning. The snow will reduce visibility down to around a mile at times, with some areas receiving up to an inch of new snow accumulation by mid morning. Please slow down and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination safely in these wintry conditions. Also, be aware there will be very slick sidewalks and parking lots.
Weather Alert
...Freezing Drizzle and Snow leading to Icy Roads... .Freezing drizzle mixed with snow, moderate at times, will continue through 9 AM. Many areas have experienced a glaze of ice and then snow covering it, leading to slippery conditions. This will continue through the morning. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Freezing Drizzle and snow. Most areas will see up to one inch of snow on top of a glaze of ice. A narrow band of heavier snow extends from Monticello, Iowa to Clinton, Iowa to Rock Falls Illinois. Those in this band can expected to see 2 to 3 inches of snow. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Iowa and northwest and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. &&
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