Central Ohio and other areas of Ohio and Indiana are under a winter weather advisory as of Friday morning. In the weather advisory, the National Weather Service cautioned that travel “could be very difficult” due to the possibility of slick and dangerous roads caused by snow.
There is a chance of snow accumulation of one inch. Delaware, Darke, Miami, Champaign, Clark, Madison, Franklin, Licking, Preble, Montgomery, Greene, Fayette, Pickaway, Fairfield, and Hocking counties in Ohio, as well as Wayne, Fayette, and Union counties in Indiana, are under a winter weather advisory that will last until 10 a.m.
Sunday Forecast
In southern Ohio, there appears to be a shift from snow to ice or mix, depending on the storm’s path, which is crucial to the winter storm forecast. For regions along the Ohio River, this window of ice lasts until early Monday morning. Ice risk is expected for a few hours before the rest of Monday’s outlook shifts back to pure snow by late morning.
Mid-Ohio faces a greater risk of snowfall and less ice potential. In just a few hours, a band of heavy snow could produce several inches of snow. Wind will have further effects on Monday. Gusts might reach 20 to 30 mph, and poor visibility is brought on by the possibility of snow blowing.
How to I check for winter road closures in Columbus?
Some Columbus roads are probably closed if it’s snowing or ice outside. OHGO, the Ohio Department of Transportation’s real-time road map, and well-known navigation applications like Waze, Apple Maps, and Google Maps can be used to check for road closures.
Winter Travel Tips
- Be familiar with your route and keep a close eye on any deteriorating or shifting weather conditions.
- As you go on and about campus, be cautious and take your time to prevent slipping and sliding.
- When it’s snowing or slippery outside, increase the gap between your car and the car in front of you.
- Keep your car’s head, tail, and brake lights away from snow and ice, as well as the windows.
- Fill up your gas tank.
- When traveling between locations, use appropriate footwear and layer your clothing.
