Ohio – Thick flakes swirl across southwest Ohio this morning as a rapidly expanding winter system targets the Ohio–Kentucky border, bringing a burst of December snow that could disrupt travel from mid-afternoon into tonight. Pavement already looks damp across the Cincinnati metro, and cold air drifting south will allow accumulating snow to stick fast once bands intensify.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, the Winter Storm Warning now includes east-central Indiana, the Miami Valley, Cincinnati, and northern Kentucky, with 4–6 inches of snow expected, and locally lighter totals north of I-70 and south of the Ohio River. Meteorologists warn that snow rates near 1 inch per hour may develop by mid-afternoon, especially in the Cincinnati–Covington corridor.
Travel conditions could deteriorate quickly. Heavy bursts may reduce visibility under a half-mile, and untreated roads may turn slushy within minutes. Expect slowdowns on I-75, I-71, I-74, and the Brent Spence Bridge, especially during the evening push. Wet pavement may transition to slick, frozen surfaces as temperatures fall through the 20s.
Latest model trends show steady snow lingering into late evening before tapering west to east near midnight. Northern Kentucky communities—from Florence to Independence—will see some of the most persistent bands.
Residents should prepare for difficult travel today, secure outdoor items, and bring winter gear during errands. After all, December is showing its early-season punch across the Ohio Valley.
