Update On Brutal Cold

Cold and Snow This Week

Sunday-Tuesday

Temperatures will begin to fall dramatically through the day and into tonight. This morning temperatures are generally in the mid to upper 40's, but will fall into the mid to lower 10's by tomorrow morning. Winds will also be gusty during the day today with gusts around 30-40mph. We will also see the first sub-zero wind chills across the northern and western parts of Ohio tomorrow morning. Here is what the GFS model is forecasting for 7am Monday morning. These maps are courtesy of WeatherBELL Analytics and can be found at weatherbell.com.

Temperatures will not warm up much on Monday with highs struggling to get out of the teens. Monday night will feature an Alberta Clipper system that will bring some accumulating snow through Tuesday morning. These systems produce generally light snows that are fluffy in nature and often come with some breezy conditions. This clipper has the potential to drop a widespread 2-5" of snow across the northern two-thirds of the State. Here is my first call snowfall map for Monday night into Tuesday Morning. 

Wednesday-Friday

This period will be the coldest part of the week and will compare to the cold we saw last January. Wind Chills will approach minus 15 on Wednesday and minus 25 on Thursday. These wind chills can lead to frostbite in about 30 minutes. Be sure to dress in layers and cover as much skin as possible. If you have to spend an extended period of time outside, be sure to take frequent breaks to warm up. 

GFS forecast for Wednesday evening

GFS Thursday morning forecast

For those looking for a snow day, Thursday will be your best chance. However, some delays or closings are possible on Tuesday with the clipper system. 

Stay warm and enjoy the winter weather!