Ohio drivers are encountering bursts of light snow and sudden slick spots this morning as a fast-moving band sweeps across Columbus. At 36 degrees, flakes fall steadily at times, and wind gusts are pushing close to 30 mph. Visibility can drop quickly when heavier snow showers move through.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, a narrow band of snow will track across central Ohio through late morning. Most locations will see a quick coating, with little overall accumulation. Southwest winds may gust up to 40 mph, especially in open areas west of downtown. The combination of snow showers and gusty winds can create rapid changes in road conditions.
Bridges along I-70, I-71, and U.S. 33 may turn slick briefly as temperatures hover near freezing. Motorists should slow down and allow extra travel time. Even minor snow amounts can create icy patches when pavement temperatures sit near 32 degrees.
Skies gradually clear this afternoon as highs reach near 48 degrees. That warming trend helps improve road conditions. Tonight turns colder with lows near 26, so any leftover moisture could refreeze before sunrise.
Thursday stays mostly cloudy with highs near 43. Sunshine dominates Friday as temperatures jump to 54 degrees. Saturday continues the spring tease, climbing to 56 under bright skies. A rain and snow chance returns late Saturday night into Sunday before cooler air settles in.
Early next week trends mixed, but longer-range outlooks suggest milder air building into early March.
Five Day Outlook for Columbus, OH:
Wednesday: Clearing late, high near 48.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high near 43.
Friday: Sunny, high near 54.
Saturday: Sunny, high near 56.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 40.
