CCOLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus weather outlook will highlight the prolonged period of bitter cold. Storm Team 4 has continued the Weather Alert Days through Saturday morning.
A Cold Weather Advisory continue through Thursday morning for morning temperatures as low as -2 to -8 and wind chill readings between -5 and -10 degrees, although light and variable winds will prevent more extreme values.
Columbus weather: Frigid pattern continues
Skies will be partly sunny Thursday, with light winds, as temperatures approach 15 degrees. Some clouds will arrive tonight with a minor system passing south of the region. Temperatures will dip toward zero, but any light snow will likely be near and south of the Ohio River..
A reinforcing blast of frigid air will follow Friday night and Saturday. Falling temperatures and a northwest wind will continue to pull down frigid air, with temperatures falling as low as -5 to -10 degrees Saturday morning, and wind chills will range from -15 to -25, which increases the risk of frostbite and hypothermia in 15 minutes or less if your exposed skin is not adequately protected…