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Ohio – Wind-driven flakes and mist swirl across central Ohio this morning, rattling road signs and glazing untreated pavement before sunrise. Tires hiss on damp asphalt, and exposed skin stings quickly as Arctic air grips Columbus to start 2026.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures hover near 22 degrees early, with wind chills near 5 degrees. Light snow and fog mix with patchy freezing rain in spots, especially before mid-morning. While accumulation stays light, even a thin glaze can create slick travel conditions…