Ohio wakes to brittle air and quiet streets as winter tightens across the Ohio Valley.
Clouds thicken over Cincinnati this morning, and the calm won’t last. Snow already sits poised to expand, with conditions expected to deteriorate steadily through the day and into Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from this morning through Monday at noon. Snow totals of 8 to 12 inches are likely across southwest Ohio, including the Cincinnati metro. A Cold Weather Advisory remains in place through midday, with wind chills near 10 below zero early.
Light snow develops and becomes steadier today, then turns heavy Sunday. Visibility drops as snow rates increase, especially Sunday afternoon and evening. Northeast winds add blowing snow, pushing it back onto treated roads and reducing traction.
Travel impacts will grow quickly. I-71, I-74, I-75, and I-275 are expected to become snow-covered for extended periods. The Monday morning commute could be severely disrupted, with plowing struggling to keep pace during peak snowfall. Flash freezing remains a concern where snow briefly compacts or partially melts.
Residents should plan to finish errands early, avoid non-essential travel, and prepare for possible delays. Keep phones charged, fuel tanks topped off, and emergency kits ready. If driving becomes unavoidable, allow extra distance and slow well below posted speeds.
Snow tapers Monday, but cold air lingers. Highs stay in the teens, with overnight lows dipping below zero. By midweek, temperatures slowly rebound into the 20s, though refreezing remains likely each night.
Warnings remain active, and additional advisories could be issued as snow bands shift. Traveling Sunday or Monday? Share what road conditions look like where you are.
Five-Day Outlook for Cincinnati, Ohio
• Sunday: Heavy snow. High near 22.
• Monday: Snow early, then partly cloudy. High near 14.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, cold. High near 23.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny. High near 20.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny. High near 18.
