Snow today, Monday could disrupt area travel

A boy plays in the snow during a voter rights rally in Dayton, which followed the MLK Memorial March on Monday. CORNELIUS FROLIK / STAFF

A boy plays in the snow during a voter rights rally in Dayton, which followed the MLK Memorial March on Monday. CORNELIUS FROLIK / STAFF

Light snow is expected today and tomorrow, according to the National Weather Service.

Accumulations of up to an inch are expected on Sunday, and additional accumulations of up to an inch are expected through Monday night. Today, most of the snow is expected before 2 p.m.

As of 2:19 p.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service in Wilmington reported less than 0.2 inches at their office.

Colder temperatures and snow are expected later today across Northern Ohio and the storm will pass quickly.

A secondary ‘fast-moving and low pressure’ weather system is expected to pass over the Great Lakes region on Monday and Monday night, the National Weather Service reported. Additional high pressure moves across the region tonight.

The snow is expected to end before 1 a.m. on Tuesday, the NWS reported.

The NWS says Preble, Montgomery, Greene, Warren and Butler counties will be impacted.

Light snow will move quickly across the area, NWS said, and may cause slick roadways, especially on bridges and overpasses.

Roads may become icy due to dropping temperatures later today, the NWS said.

The snow is causing slick roads and low visibility, so drivers should use extra caution.

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