Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Columbus, Ohio State University Airport (KOSU)

Lat: 40.08°NLon: 83.08°WElev: 902ft.

Fair

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 16 Jan 3:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Hilliard OH

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind 7 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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Point Forecast:
Hilliard OH
 40.03°N 83.14°W (Elev. 899 ft)
12:35 am EST Jan 16, 2026
3am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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