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

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (KCMH)

Lat: 39.99°NLon: 82.88°WElev: 807ft.

Partly Cloudy

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 16 Jan 2:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Gahanna OH

  • Overnight

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

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 8 to 11 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 34. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °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 17.

    High: 17 °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. South wind around 8 mph.
Friday
A chance of snow before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 8 to 11 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 34. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 8 to 11 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Gahanna OH
 39.99°N 82.88°W (Elev. 814 ft)
12:35 am EST Jan 16, 2026
3am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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