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.

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Jan 8:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Lewis Center OH

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 07:00am until January 20, 09:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 3am.  Steady temperature around 21. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 12 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 8 to 13 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 8 to 13 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 3am. Steady temperature around 21. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 12 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 8 to 13 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 8 to 13 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Lewis Center OH
 40.17°N 82.95°W (Elev. 899 ft)
8:14 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
9pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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