Today

27 °F

Cloudy, Snow Likely

Tonight

0 °F

Partly Cloudy, Cold

MLK Jr Day

15 °F

Mostly Sunny; Chilly

Monday Night

-5 °F

Increasing Clouds; Chilly

Technical Forecast Discussion Meet the Forecaster

Issued: 8am on Sunday, January 19th 2025

Forecast Discussion

The NWS has issued an Extreme Cold Watch in effect from late tonight through Wednesday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory is also in effect through 8:00am on Monday.

A low-pressure system from the south will move northeast up the east coast bringing up moisture for southeast Ohio. Due to northwesterly flow, it is possible for lake effect moisture to transport to the region during the afternoon Sunday. Snow accumulations of about 1 to 3 inches are expected. Make sure to exercise caution while on the road as there may be some slick spots that could impact Sunday and the morning commute on Monday. Secondly, a very deep upper-level trough will dig down throughout much of the United States causing an Arctic airmass to dig south and bring colder air from Canada. A very strong arctic high-pressure will follow suit bringing extreme cold to the region. A flash freeze is possible as temperatures start to plummet Sunday afternoon from the mid to upper-20s to near zero in the overnight. Water on roadways may freeze into ice, so it is important to exercise caution Monday morning. Lastly, wind chills overnight are expected to feel like as low as -15 degrees and single digits to near zero during the day. Make sure to bundle up and stay warm as prolonged exposure outside can lead to frostbite and hypothermia during this time. Make sure to protect all skin to limit exposure. 

That deep trough will start to move eastward Thursday as a low-pressure system lifts a warm front over the area and temperatures start climbing back to near average by the end of the week. No precipitation is expected with this system.

Detailed Forecast

Today it will be cloudy with a 60% chance of snow showers. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. High 27°F

Tonight it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds from the W at 5 to 10 mph. Low 0°F

MLK Jr Day it will be mostly sunny with no precipitation. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. High 15°F

Monday Night it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds from the WSW at 0 to 5 mph. Low -5°F

Extended Forecast

Tuesday it will be mostly cloudy with no precipitation. High near 19°F with a low near -5°F

Wednesday it will be clear with no precipitation. High near 20°F with a low near -10°F

Thursday it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. High near 33°F with a low near 0°F