Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (KCMH)

Lat: 39.99°NLon: 82.88°WElev: 807ft.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 21 Jan 11:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Gahanna OH

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 11 to 14 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. North wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 11 to 14 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. North wind 7 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Gahanna OH
 39.99°N 82.88°W (Elev. 814 ft)
6:25 pm EST Jan 21, 2026
12am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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