Hour-By-Hour Forecast: When Will Temperatures Drop In the Caldwells

Bundle up, Caldwells! Temperatures continue to drop into the teens and 20s this afternoon as light snow falls on the ground.

According to the National Weather Service, light snow will continue to fall in the Caldwells until about 4 p.m. with a high near 22 degrees. However, strong wind chills will make weather in the Caldwells feel more like 15 to 20 degrees. The chance of snow is about 80 percent, but the Caldwells will only get around an inch of snow today.

Temperatures will continue to drop to a low of around 16 degrees this evening, with just a 30 percent chance of precipitation, the NWS adds. Below you will find the anticipated weather on the hour forecast, courtesy of the NWS.

Weather on the Hour

3 p.m.: 22 degrees

6 p.m.: 22 degrees

9 p.m.: 22 degrees

12 a.m. 21 degrees

3 a.m.: 21 degrees

6 a.m.: 17 degrees

9 a.m.: 20 degrees

The National Weather Service has also issued a Winter Weather Advisory, noting that commuters should drive carefully due to slippery roads and reduced visibility. Here are some important driving tips to remember on your commute home this evening.

• Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. Don’t try to get moving in a hurry. And take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads.
• Drive slowly. Everything takes longer on snow-covered roads. Accelerating, stopping, turning – nothing happens as quickly as on dry pavement. Give yourself time to maneuver by driving slowly.
• The normal dry pavement following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to eight to ten seconds. This increased margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop.
• Know your brakes. Whether you have antilock brakes or not, the best way to stop is threshold breaking. Keep the heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.

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