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

Chillicothe Ross County Airport (KRZT)

Lat: 39.44°NLon: 83.02°WElev: 725ft.

21°F

-6°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	W 13 G 20 mph
Barometer	30.23 in
Dewpoint	12°F (-11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	8°F (-13°C)
Last update	30 Dec 10:35 am EST

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Frankfort OH

Today
High: 27 °F
Flurries
Likely then
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 23 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 18 °F
Snow Likely
New Year's Day
High: 28 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 19 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 37 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Flurries likely before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 11 to 14 mph.

Tonight

A chance of snow, mainly between 11pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday

A slight chance of snow after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 10 to 14 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

New Year's Day

Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 7 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.