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Cold then warm then…

As we look forward to warmer temps this week, Dayton (4.1 Fahrenheit) and Cincinnati (8.5F) had their coldest Jan 1-6 on record while Columbus (7.9) had its 2nd coldest Jan 1-6 on record.

Temperatures could peak near 60 by the middle of this week but don’t get too used to it.

A strong storm system will organize for late in the week then move east. It will begin

Day 3 image not availableas rain in Cincinnati on Friday and then things get interesting. It looks likely that this storm will turn into a big and nasty winter storm with severe storms over the south and heavy snow or even a blizzard to the northwest of the center. The $64,000 question is where will the storm track? It is too early to tell. However, significant impacts are possible in Cincinnati at this point.

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Stay tuned.

After a few days of more bitter cold next weekend, it should again turn warmer for a week or two before winter sets in again for February. Winter is in gear. It may go away for a bit but there is lot more winter to come and this weekend could be one installment.

8 to 14 Day Outlooks
Valid: January 15 2018 to January 21 2018
Updated: 07 Jan 2018
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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM EST MONDAY FOR CINCINNATI TRI-STATE

A big concern is the very cold pavement temperatures after 2 weeks below freezing and several mornings below zero. Rain may freeze on cold pavement even if air temperature is a couple degrees above freezing. The pavement surface sensor below at I-275 and Kilby is currently 12.2 degrees F.

 

  • Avg Wind Speed: 0.6 mph
  • Max Wind Speed: 1.9 mph
  • Wind Direction: South
  • Precip Rate: 0 iph

 

  • Surface Sensor: IR275 NB Driving (0)
  • Last Updated: 1/7/2018 7:10:00 AM
  • Surface Status: Dry

  • Surface Temp: 12.2 °F

 

  • Surface Sensor: IR275 SB Driving (1)
  • Last Updated: 1/7/2018 7:10:00 AM
  • Surface Status: Dry

 

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
357 AM EST Sun Jan 7 2018

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/O.NEW.KILN.WW.Y.0001.180108T0500Z-180108T1900Z/
Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-
Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Ross-
Hocking-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto-
Including the cities of Batesville, Milan, Versailles,
Lawrenceburg, Aurora, Rising Sun, Vevay, Carrollton, Warsaw,
Florence, Burlington, Oakbrook, Covington, Erlanger,
Independence, Newport, Alexandria, Owenton, Williamstown,
Crittenden, Dry Ridge, Falmouth, Butler, Augusta, Brooksville,
Mount Olivet, Maysville, Vanceburg, Tollesboro, Chillicothe,
Logan, Cincinnati, Milford, Georgetown, Mount Orab, Hillsboro,
Greenfield, West Union, Peebles, Waverly, Piketon, Portsmouth,
and Wheelersburg
357 AM EST Sun Jan 7 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
2 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. The ice will result in
  difficult travel conditions, including during the morning
  commute on Monday. Total ice accumulations of around one tenth
  of an inch are expected. Little if any snow accumulation is
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Southeast Indiana, Northeast and Northern
  Kentucky and Central and Southwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM EST Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. Additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/iln as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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Soil Moisture Condition Monitoring Report

Station Number: OH-HM-24

Station Name: Cheviot 3.4 W
Report Date: 1/6/2018
Submitted: 1/06/2018 7:15 AM
Scale Bar: Near Normal
Description:
Temperature below freezing 24 hours per day over past 7 days. No measurable liquid over the past week but no evaporation. Soil was wet before the freeze up.
Categories: General Awareness
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife

What is the Condition Monitoring Report? Click here for more information: https://www.cocorahs.org/Content.aspx?page=cm-scalebar