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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chillicothe Ross County Airport (KRZT)

Lat: 39.44°NLon: 83.02°WElev: 725ft.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 22 Jan 3:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Frankfort OH

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 01:00am
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 9 to 13 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 9 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Frankfort OH
 39.44°N 83.23°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
2:31 am EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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