Next weather threat is a wintry mix

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - Now that one winter storm system moved through the Miami Valley, it is already time to prepare for the next winter threat.

The good news:  Storm Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brian Davis says the temperatures are on the rise this weekend.

The bad news:  It could set us up for a wintry mix Sunday night into Monday morning.

SEE THE STORM TEAM 2 FORECAST HERE

Saturday's high is 25-degrees.  We could reach the 40s or 50s by Tuesday.

Brian says we could see a brief period of freezing rain Sunday night, but it will "change over to all rain Monday morning."

The weather experts at The Weather Channel offer these tips for driving on ice:

-Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you.

-Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.

-Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists.

-Keep your lights and windshield clean.

-Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills.

-Don't use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.

-Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads, which will freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges.

-Don't pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind.

-Don't assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.

The best advice?  "Avoid driving at all in wintry conditions.  Stay home and stay safe," said Davis.

Of course, 2 NEWS is weather central for you.  Get updated conditions all weekend long on 2 NEWS Weekend at 6 and 11 and on 2 NEWS at 10 on Dayton's CW.

Then, on Monday, tune in first thing to 2 NEWS Today beginning at 4:30 am and on 2 NEWS Today on Dayton's CW from 7:00 am until 9:00 am.

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