Residents of Columbus, Cincinnati, Wilmington, and the surrounding areas are advised to brace for a chilly weekend as a low-pressure system moves through the Ohio Valley. The National Weather Service in Wilmington has forecasted a mix of rain and snow, particularly on Sunday. Though snowfall isn't expected to significantly accumulate, temperatures are set to remain below seasonal norms. Clouds are already beginning to build in from the west ahead of a Clipper system, says the latest discussion from the NWS Wilmington office, forecasting flurries primarily north of the Ohio River without any major impacts anticipated.
Temperatures today look to be slightly warmer than Friday's, but still cold with the high just reaching into the 30s. The Clipper system on Sunday is expected to bring minimal snow accumulations, with around half an inch or less for northern counties, and potentially up to an inch in Mercer, Auglaize, and Hardin counties. However, NWS Wilmington notes that during the daytime hours, pavement temperatures should be warm enough to limit travel impacts, essentially to remove any weather advisories from their Hazardous Weather Outlook for Sunday's events.
Looking into next week, residents should prepare for even colder nights post-system. Temperatures are expected to dip into the single digits in some areas on Sunday night, with daytime highs on Monday struggling to climb beyond the low 30s. While light winds may spare the area from harsh wind chills, the NWS urges people to bundle up as we kickstart a frosty week.
Two fast-moving Clipper systems will follow, bringing chances of light snow showers on Monday night into Tuesday, with the NWS predicting the first system's impact to be relatively light. But come Tuesday night into Wednesday, the second system seems likely to deepen across the region, resulting in gusty conditions on Wednesday, as outlined by the National Weather Service forecast. The weather service also notes the potential to quickly shift back to a wintry mix or snow showers Wednesday night into Thursday as temperatures plummet once more.
For up-to-date conditions and forecast updates, residents can follow local advisories on the National Weather Service website. Monitoring this site can provide the latest on weather developments as they unfold throughout Ohio's wintry week.
