After we close out another very warm February, winter is definitely making an encore. I am already hearing talk of major snow Sunday. Well, hold on a minute. There is increasing confidence for snow Sunday, and heavy snow cannot be ruled out, but there are many other scenarios and it is way too early to be pinning down predictions.
A cold front moved through Cincinnati this evening, after a warm day, with wind and falling temperatures. The next couple days won’t be too bad, and Saturday could be nice again.
Sunday, a potentially impactful winter storm system will be moving in from the southwest. A band of of heavy snow is likely, Where that band will set up remains unknown. It is too early to tell and anyone who says they can this far out is guessing. Cincinnati is definitely in the potential target zone at this early time. It is best to be prepared because at the high end of possibilities this storm could be quite significant.
For now, be aware snow is possible Sunday which may be enough for salting or even plowing operations. Be ready for the worst, but a much lower snow total is still equally possible.
After Sunday, bitter cold arctic air will be moving down from the north. The thrill is gone, the chill is on. Highs next week could remain in the 20’s on several days, and lows in the single digits are certainly possible, even below zero if we get a few inches of snow cover.
This is a developing situation, so stay tuned.
Thursday AM update: A major, impactful winter storm will move through the Ohio valley Sunday. A band of of heavy snow is likely, Where that band will set up remains unknown. It is too early to tell and anyone who says they can this far out is guessing. Cincinnati is definitely in the potential target zone at this early time. It is best to be prepared because at the high end of possibilities this storm could be quite significant.
This Thursday AM Hazardous Weather Outlook is for East Central Indiana,
Southeast Indiana, Northern Kentucky, Central Ohio, South Central
Ohio, Southwest Ohio and West Central Ohio.
.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight.
Light mixed precipitation may cause slick spots on roads tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Friday through Wednesday.
A storm system passing south of the region has the potential to
bring significant accumulating snow Sunday. The exact path of the
system will determine how much snow the region will receive.