An arctic cold front will move across the region Tuesday, bringing a quick burst of snow.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, light snow will fall on Tuesday, with accumulations of less than an inch expected.
Snow and very cold temperatures may cause some slick areas, especially on untreated roads, bridges and overpasses, per a hazardous weather outlook. The snow will also blow around easily, occasionally reducing visibility as well. Winds will gust to 20 to 25 mph later in the day.
Make sure to use extra caution if driving late Tuesday morning into the afternoon and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Tuesday’s temperatures will range from the upper teens in the north to the upper 20s in areas south of the Ohio River. Wind combined with very cold temperatures will result in wind chill values ranging from 0 to 10 below zero Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Mostly sunny skies and cold temperatures are forecast for Wednesday. Snow showers will have the potential to spread into northern counties late Wednesday night and then pass across much of the rest of the area Thursday morning before exiting later in the day.
The next chance for precipitation will be in the form of rain, arriving Friday night into Saturday. However, a few snowflakes cannot be ruled out, particularly in northern areas.
How much snow will Cincinnati get on Tuesday?
According to the NWS, there is an 85% chance that Cincinnati will receive approximately one-tenth of an inch of snow on Tuesday. There is only a 9% chance that the city will get up to an inch of snow.
Detailed 7-day Cincinnati weather forecast
Tuesday: There is a chance of snow, mainly before 3 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Light and variable wind becoming west at 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low of around 1. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Wednesday night: Mostly clear, with a low of around 11. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight.
Thursday: There will be a slight chance of snow showers before 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind 9 to 14 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 25.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 41. The chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Source: National Weather Service Office, Wilmington.
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