Columbus, OH – A broad Fall system will spread accumulating snow across central and western Ohio Saturday morning, bringing hazardous travel and gusty winds from Columbus to Richmond and Dayton through early Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service Wilmington office, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 7 a.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday for Franklin, Delaware, Union, Madison, Clark, Champaign, Miami, Shelby, Logan, Hardin, Mercer, Darke, Preble, Montgomery, Greene, Butler, Warren, and nearby Indiana counties including Wayne, Fayette, Union, and Franklin. Snow totals across central Ohio will range from 1 to 4 inches, with 3 to 5 inches possible from Greenville to Celina. Winds may gust up to 35 mph, reducing visibility during heavier bursts.
According to ODOT, slippery conditions will develop first on bridges and overpasses along I-70, I-71, US-33, and OH-4 as pavement temperatures hover near freezing. Crews expect steady snowfall rates during the afternoon, which may cover roads between treatments. Motorists should slow down, keep headlights on, and check ohgo.com for real-time traffic impacts. Indiana travelers should monitor 511in.org for updates along I-70 and US-27.
According to emergency managers in Franklin and Delaware counties, minor delays to weekend events and shopping travel are possible if snow intensifies late morning into the afternoon. Residents should charge phones, stock vehicle winter kits, and use caution on sidewalks, steps, and driveways, which may become icy and slippery by evening.
Snow is expected to ease early Sunday, though untreated roads may remain slick into midmorning.
