Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Columbus, Bolton Field Airport (KTZR)

Lat: 39.9°NLon: 83.14°WElev: 906ft.

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	W 15 G 20 mph
Barometer	30.12 in
Dewpoint	12°F (-11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	7°F (-14°C)
Last update	30 Dec 11:50 am EST

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Extended Forecast for

Orient OH

This Afternoon
High: 27 °F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 23 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: 33 °F
Cloudy then
Chance Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 16 °F
Snow
New Year's Day
High: 26 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 35 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 20 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 32 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind around 15 mph.

Tonight

A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of snow after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 16. West wind 10 to 14 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

New Year's Day

Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 8 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.