Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chillicothe Ross County Airport (KRZT)

Lat: 39.44°NLon: 83.02°WElev: 725ft.

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 7:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Frankfort OH

Cold Weather Advisory until January 20, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory until January 20, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 6 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 15. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the evening.

    Low: 15 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 15. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Frankfort OH
 39.37°N 83.12°W (Elev. 823 ft)
4:01 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
7pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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