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

Current conditions at

Columbus, Ohio State University Airport (KOSU)

Lat: 40.08°NLon: 83.08°WElev: 902ft.

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	W 9 mph
Barometer	30.06 in (1019.2 mb)
Dewpoint	10°F (-12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	11°F (-12°C)
Last update	30 Dec 5:53 pm EST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Lewis Center OH

Tonight
Low: 21 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
Wednesday
High: 32 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Snow
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 10 °F
Snow
New Year's Day
High: 24 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 14 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 30 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 13 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 27 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 15 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow, mainly between midnight and 3am. Low around 21. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 10. Northwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

New Year's Day

Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.