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  • Major winter storm moves into Ohio tonight

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    OHIO — Arctic air has settled in across the Buckeye State but now our attention turns to a major winter storm that is approaching and will bring heavy snow to much of the state starting later today.

    What You Need To Know

    • Brutally cold temperatures are expected today through next week

    • Snow starts to fall in southern Ohio this evening, spreading north into the night

    • Heavy snow continues through early Monday morning

    This winter storm will bring heavy snow at times, which will make for some very dangerous travel conditions. Since the air is so cold, the snow that falls will be very light and fluffy, which will accumulate quickly.

    Timing of system

    Impacts from the storm will first be felt late this afternoon into the early evening when snow first starts to fall in southern Ohio. The latest models show snow will likely start between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. for areas south and southwest of a line from Dayton to Chillicothe. As the evening progress, snow will continue to spread northward with areas like Columbus, Zanesville, Wheeling and Lima seeing snow after 7 p.m. We’re looking at a late night timeframe for snow starting in northern Ohio into the very early morning hours Sunday.

    Snowfall rates could be heavy at times, with heavier snowfall expected by mid-morning Sunday.

    We’ll continue to see snow accumulate through the remainder of the day Sunday. Snow will begin to taper off overnight into Monday as the system moves out of the region. By Monday mid-morning, most of the state will see drier conditions, but snow will still be possible across the northeast.

    Even though most of the state will see drier conditions Monday, roads may still be snow covered leading to another day of treacherous travel.  

    Snowfall totals

    Most of the state will see more than six inches of snow. Heavier amounts are possible, with a foot of snow expected in some areas. A heavier band of snowfall totals is setting up over an area extending from Cincinnati through Chillicothe to near Athens. Central Ohio and Northeast Ohio could see anywhere from 8-12″ of snow, with localized heavier amounts possible. Lesser amounts of snow will fall in Northwest Ohio, with 4-8″ expected in areas like Toledo and Sandusky.

    Areas in Southeast Ohio where sleet or ice may be an issue could see lesser amounts.

    Frigid cold

    Once the snow is done, it’s expected to hang around for a while because temperatures will continue to be cold. One of the coldest mornings will be Tuesday, with wind chills in many areas falling to -20 degrees. 

    Check back for updates throughout the weekend as the winter storm affects Ohio and much of the country.

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  • Winter storm to bring snow, dangerous cold

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    OHIO — A storm system will bring widespread snow to the state, making for dangerous travel. Much of the state can expect several inches by Sunday morning.

    What You Need To Know

    • Snow will start to fall later in the day Saturday
    • Much of the state will see at least 2-4 inches with amounts closer to six inches south and in NE Ohio

    • Lake-effect snow will be in the mix across northeast Ohio, bringing more snow
    • Subzero wind chills by Sunday morning and again Monday

    The winter storm will push into the state by early afternoon, with snow spreading across the state. Dangerous travel is likely with heavy snow at times and gusty winds that could cause blowing and drifting. Most areas will get at least two to four inches of snow, with six inches of snow possible in some areas – especially in southern Ohio. Over six inches of snow could fall in areas northeast of Cleveland.

    Winter weather alerts are in place through early Sunday.

    As the storm moves out overnight, arctic air will move into the region. Many areas will have sub-zero wind chills by Sunday morning.

    Cold weather alerts are in place across much of the state.

    Northeast Ohio will still have to battle with some lake-effect snow on Sunday, which will add to the snow totals across the southeast. 

    Once we get past Monday, we can expect a warming trend through Thursday. 

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  • Messy Thanksgiving travel expected with snow, rain on the way

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    OHIO — A cold and blustery Thanksgiving day on tap. High temperatures will top out in the lower to mid 30s, with wind chills in the 20s. 

    What You Need To Know

    • A cold and blustery Thanksgiving

    • Lake-effect snow showers across northeast Ohio could lead to white-out conditions and trick travel for the holiday
    • Wind chills in the teens as you hit the stores Friday morning
    • Active weather builds back in for Sunday and Tuesday 

    Much of the state will be dry and even see some sunshine, especially across the southwest, but the northeast will have to battle with lake-effect snow showers through late Friday. Snow totals will vary greatly depending on where we see some of the heaviest snow bands. 6+ inches of snow is not out of the question, but snow totals have started to trend down a bit. 

    If you’re heading out to grab some Black Friday deals, you’re going to want to layer up! Wind chills early Friday will be in the lower and middle teens. The cold weather will hang around all day with lake-effect snow showers for the northeast.

    We’ll get a quick break from the weather on Saturday with active weather building back in on Sunday. A storm system will bring messy weather statewide which will surely impact holiday travel.

    We’ll do it all over again on Tuesday with another chance for rain and snow. 

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