Wilmington, OH – Leaves whip across driveways and holiday lights tremble in strong winds this morning as another round of gusts up to 45 mph barrels through the Ohio Valley. The first half of the week stays windy and mild, but colder air is already moving in from the northwest, setting the stage for snow later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, a Hazardous Weather Outlook remains in effect for central and southern Ohio, southeast Indiana, and northern Kentucky. The first round of rain and snow showers is expected to arrive by afternoon, followed by falling temperatures that could turn wet roads slick by evening. Drivers should use extra caution — the combination of strong winds and cooling pavement could lead to patchy black ice after sunset.
Meteorologists are tracking two snow-producing systems between Thursday night and Saturday. The first will bring light accumulations that could slow the Friday morning commute, while a second, colder wave late Saturday may deliver heavier bursts of snow and plunging temperatures. Wind chills could dip near or below zero by early Sunday.
“Residents should prepare now for rapidly changing road conditions,” forecasters advised, urging motorists to secure outdoor decorations and check vehicle readiness before Friday’s snow arrives.
5-Day Outlook (Dec 10–Dec 14):
- Today (Wed): Windy, scattered rain/snow mix. High 39°F. Gusts to 45 mph.
- Thursday: Snow showers developing. High 30°F.
- Friday: Light snow, breezy. High 34°F, low 18°F.
- Saturday: Chance of snow, high 26°F, wind chills near 0°F.
- Sunday: Cold and partly sunny. Morning lows near 5°F.
