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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a snow advisory for Columbus, Ohio, and surrounding areas, predicting less than half an inch of snow. The NWS asserts that the snow may not accumulate on roads due to warm ground temperatures. After a week of temperatures in the 50s and 60s, the weather service forecasts highs in the 40s for the coming week, with chances of rain and snow.
The Return of Winter in Columbus
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a snow advisory for Ohio, including Columbus. After a spell of unusually warm weather, time to put those flip flops back in the closet, Columbus
Rain might kick-start the change before midnight, evolving into a 50% chance of snowfall by 1 a.m. Winds from the northeast are expected to range from 11 to 17 mph. The NWS indicates that less than a half-inch of snow could accumulate, a downgrade from the earlier forecast of an inch.
Warming Ground Temperatures
NWS has suggested that the southeast shift of the rain/snow line and warm ground temperatures might initially prevent snow from settling on the roads.
Weather Shifts
A low-pressure system moving northeast across the eastern Tennessee Valley and central Appalachians is likely to transition to a coast low on Tuesday. NWS predicts some accumulating wet snow with the highest amounts over south central Ohio and northeast Kentucky. This shifts the weather from the recent trend of temperature highs in the 50s and 60s.
Columbus Weather Forecast for the Week of Feb. 12
The NWS forecasts highs in the 40s in Columbus this week. Here’s the rest of the work week outlook:
- Tuesday, Feb. 13: Partly sunny, night near 41, with lows in the mid-20s.
- Wednesday, Feb. 14 (Valentine’s Day): Sunny, with a high near 44 and temperatures in the lower 30s later.
- Thursday, Feb. 15: Rain likely before 1 p.m., highs near 50 with a 70% chance of rain. Evening should remain cloudy with a low around 29.
- Friday, Feb. 16: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. By night, another chance for rain turning into snow with a low of about 28.
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