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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

Current conditions at

Chillicothe Ross County Airport (KRZT)

Lat: 39.44°NLon: 83.02°WElev: 725ft.

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed W 14 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 30 Dec 8:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Wakefield OH

  • Today

    Today: Flurries likely before noon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Flurries
    Likely then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Flurries likely before noon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Wakefield OH
 38.94°N 83.06°W (Elev. 896 ft)
Last Update:
7:31 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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