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

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (KCMH)

Lat: 39.99°NLon: 82.88°WElev: 807ft.

Light Snow

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 14 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 19 Jan 6:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Westerville 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

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 21 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Flurries

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 10 to 14 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 12. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 1am, then a slight chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Snow showers likely before noon, then a chance of flurries between noon and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 11 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -7. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 10 to 14 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 12. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 1am, then a slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Westerville OH
 40.14°N 82.83°W (Elev. 997 ft)
4:37 am EST Jan 19, 2026
7am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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