Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington are preparing for their first taste of winter as the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, forecasts the season’s first snow accumulations on Monday.
A compact low-pressure system moved through the region this morning, delivering rain that will shift to snow as temperatures drop. A disturbance trailing behind it is expected to bring light snow accumulations, especially on grassy and elevated surfaces. Road impacts should remain minimal due to warm pavement, though winds could gust up to 25 mph as the front passes.
The National Weather Service cautions that Monday’s snow showers may briefly reduce visibility, as noted in its Hazardous Weather Outlook. The arrival of a mid-level trough will bring a quick but noticeable taste of winter. Lows tonight will dip into the mid and upper 20s, while Monday’s highs hover between the lower and mid-30s.
By Monday night, the upper trough will move east, allowing skies to clear but sending temperatures into the lower 20s with wind chills between 10 and 15 degrees. The cold will ease as the week progresses, with highs climbing into the 50s—and possibly the lower 60s—by Saturday, according to the NWS.
Air travel could also face challenges. The Weather Service expects MVFR to IFR ceilings and visibilities through Monday due to snow showers, alongside northwest winds gusting up to 25 knots. The NWS urges travelers and residents alike to monitor updates as conditions evolve.
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