The National Weather Service in Wilmington issued updates for weather conditions affecting areas around Columbus, Cincinnati, and beyond — an area not unfamiliar with the whims of midwestern weather patterns. The latest forecast indicates that after tonight’s upper-level disturbance clears, the Midwesterners are in for a stretch of northwest flow, with surface high-pressure tilting all the way southeast from somewhere over North Dakota/Minnesota (NoDak/MN) through Sunday.
Particularly for early risers on Wednesday, Columbus and its environs saw a smattering of freezing drizzle leading to several traffic incidents, as reported by the National Weather Service. Adding to the chill, the forecast hits a stark note with “temps rise to the low 30s, but will be offset by west wind 15-20 mph creating wind chills in the teens to low 20s.” Be prepped for more than just a brisk walk to your car — it’s the kind of cold that makes you reconsider your choices.
On Thursday’s slate is another bout of weather action — snow arcing above the I-70 corridor by evening, probably hitchhiking southward at nightfall. The accumulation looks to favor central Ohio, particularly along and north of the interstate. It seems the snowfall won’t be a slow dance but more like a quickstep — “the bulk of accumulating snow in a short 1-maybe 2 hour time frame,” as highlighted in the NWS discussion. With temperatures slated to drop further into the low teens up along I-70, it’s a cold reminder of winter’s lingering tenure…