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

Columbus, Ohio State University Airport (KOSU)

Lat: 40.08°NLon: 83.08°WElev: 902ft.

Fair

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1027.8 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-11°F (-24°C)
Last update 19 Jan 9:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Columbus, Ohio State University Airport OH

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 10:17pm until January 20, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 10:17pm until January 20, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 15. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 15. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
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Point Forecast:
Columbus, Ohio State University Airport OH
 40.07°N 83.07°W (Elev. 892 ft)
7:58 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
10pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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