Multiple locations in the Columbus area reported 6-7 inches of snow.
Winter very mild so far
Before Friday, February had forgotten it was supposed to be winter at all in the Miami Valley. In the first 15 days of the month, Dayton had more days over 50 degrees than under — the daily high temperature was never lower than 46, and the overnight low was never colder than 26, according to the National Weather Service.
For comparison, the area’s historical average highs and lows are 38/21 on Feb. 1, and 41/24 on Feb. 16.
Dayton also had zero measurable snow in the first 15 days of February. Heading into Friday, there had only been one snowfall of more than 1.5 inches all winter — Jan. 18-19, when the National Weather Service measured 2.6 inches at the airport.
Upcoming forecast
If you like the cold and snow, enjoy it while it lasts, because it won’t be here long. After high temperatures in the mid-20s on a sunny Saturday, the National Weather Service was forecasting a gradual warm-up.
Sunday through Wednesday are all supposed to be sunny days, with the daytime highs gradually marching higher — 38 on Sunday, followed by 46, 52 and 57 the next three days.
No precipitation is in the forecast until possible rain on Thursday.
Credit: Bill Lackey
Credit: Bill Lackey
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