A “Cold Weather Advisory” has been issued for Central Ohio, remaining in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday. The advisory comes as temperatures are expected to plummet, with wind chills potentially reaching 15 below zero.
Impacts Across the Week
Residents can expect early light snow and flurries today, followed by a significant temperature drop. Highs on Monday will reach 22 degrees early in the day, falling throughout the afternoon. Tonight’s low is forecast at 7 degrees, with wind chills ranging from -5 to -15. Tuesday will remain very cold, with a high of 20 degrees.
Midweek will bring a change in precipitation, with a mix of light rain and snow expected on Wednesday, alongside windy conditions and a high of 39 degrees. Thursday and Friday are forecast to be relatively quiet, with partly cloudy skies and highs of 32 and 24 degrees, respectively. There is a slight chance of light snow on Friday.
Looking Ahead to the Weekend
The forecast indicates a developing winter storm moving across the Southern United States Friday into Saturday. While the storm is currently expected to pass south of Ohio, its track is being monitored closely. If the storm shifts northward, Ohio could experience significant snowfall.
Currently, there is a 20% chance of snow on Friday, increasing to 30% on Saturday. Southern Ohio faces a higher probability of snowfall, with a 60% chance on Saturday. The weekend is expected to remain very cold, with highs around 15 degrees on Saturday and 19 degrees on Sunday. Mostly cloudy skies and a few flurries are anticipated on Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the expected wind chills?
Wind chills could dip as low as -5 to -15 degrees later today, tonight, and early Tuesday.
What is the forecast for Wednesday?
Wednesday will be cloudy with a high of 39 degrees and a mix of light rain and snow showers.
What is the potential impact of the winter storm this weekend?
A winter storm is developing to the south. While it may only “clip” Ohio, a northward shift in its track could bring significant snowfall to the state.
Given the potential for rapidly changing conditions, what steps are you taking to prepare for the coming cold and possible winter weather?
