Overnight will be mostly cloudy and cold, with temperatures dropping into the low to mid-20s.
Certainly an active weather pattern as we get later into the work week. We are monitoring the track of a low pressure system that will bring rain & eventually some accumulating snow to the Ohio Valley. This system will also provide gusty winds & very cold air. More info to come. pic.twitter.com/JFk9SPminR
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) December 18, 2022
Tuesday will see a slight warmup with the high of the day reaching around 40 degrees. Otherwise, the day will be partly sunny. Temperatures will drop again overnight with lows falling in the low to mid-20s and a mostly cloudy night to go with it.
Wednesday will be partly sunny and dry, with temperatures climbing back into the 40s. The night will be quiet and cold, with a low of 29 degrees. Mostly cloudy skies will go with the colder temperatures.
A chance of rain starts Thursday morning, with the possibility for mixed wintry precipitation early, according to NWS. Highs will be back in the 40s for an overall damp day. Overnight lows will be around freezing.
Heads up that a period of cold, windy, wintry weather is expected later this week into the holiday weekend.
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) December 18, 2022
Forecast specifics will come into focus in the coming days, but we are expecting hazardous conditions and disruptions to travel. pic.twitter.com/iEun2CYE5d
Thursday’s nighttime will see additional rain and snow in the evening and later in the night. Heavier conditions is likely expected at the end of the week into the weekend.
A strong cold front will bring very cold temperatures and gusty winds on Friday and Saturday, NWS said. The NWS said dangerously low wind chills will result as well.
Friday will see strong winds, which will build during the day. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible and could result in power outages, according to NWS.
Highs will be above freezing but are expected to plummet into single-degree temperatures.
A significant cold blast will arrive Friday. With rapidly falling temperatures and strong, gusty winds, the wind chill will likely dip well below zero. pic.twitter.com/TX3NKoWMAe
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) December 18, 2022
Snow is possible Friday and Friday night with some accumulation possible.
People are urged to prepare for colder weather and disruptions to travel, according to NWS.
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