Expect a major winter storm

Expect a major winter storm over the next two days in Cincinnati.  Expect greater impacts from this storm than the last:

  • It now looks like accumulations will be higher than first thought, 4 to 8 inches from southeast to northwest across the metro area. 
  • If there is a changeover to rain or a mix, it will be short-lived and generally along and southeast of I-71. 
  • Tuesday night into Wednesday, high winds with gusts to 40 mph will whip the snow into a frenzy, combined with rapidly falling temperatures. 
  • Pavement temperatures are much colder than with the last system. 

As always, adjustments in later forecasts could change things a bit, but this one looks big. 

More details here.

Winter storm II

A second winter storm is headed this way for Monday night into early Wednesday.  This is another complex system which is why no winter storm watch has yet been issued.  Be aware that significant winter weather, including snow and wind, are likely for at least a portion of the storm.  Some warm air will work into the storm which could limit accumulations in some areas.  More details as they develop.  Current watches and warnings here.  It is worthwhile to note that winter storm watches have been posted as far south as Louisville.