It’s still fall, but winter weather is coming to Greater Cincinnati.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a winter weather advisory from 4 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday. The advisory is in place for Hamilton, Clermont, Butler, and Warren counties in Ohio and Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties in Kentucky.
Snow is expected during this time, with light accumulations possible, especially on grassy areas, bridges and overpasses.
Snow showers Thursday morning will reduce visibilities at times but warm ground temperatures will limit impacts on roadways. More widespread snow is expected late Thursday afternoon into the night. Slippery road conditions will likely impact the Thursday evening commute.
Make sure to slow down and use caution when driving.
Cooler temperatures are forecast for Thursday with highs in the mid-30s northwest to 40 over the southeast. Overnight lows will fall to the mid-20s to around 30. West winds with gusts of up to 30 mph are likely to occur.
A mix of rain and snow showers will return Friday before changing to all rain as low-level temperatures warm up. Temperatures will still be below normal on Friday, with highs in the lower to mid-40s.
Dry conditions and seasonably average temperatures return for the weekend as high pressure builds into the region. The next chance for precipitation will be on Monday.
When will it snow in Cincinnati?
Snow is expected to hit Greater Cincinnati on Thursday with total accumulations of one to two inches, especially on grassy areas and overpasses. Snowfall may affect the Thursday evening commute.
Per the hourly weather forecast, snow is likely to start at 7 a.m. Thursday and fall off and off until 2 a.m. on Friday. The greatest likelihood of snowfall will occur between 6 and 8 p.m.
More snowfall may occur between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday.
How much snow is expected in Cincinnati?
Snowfall accumulation between 1 to 2 inches is forecasted for Greater Cincinnati, with higher totals forecast for parts of southwestern Indiana and Northern Kentucky.
Detailed 7-day Cincinnati weather forecast
Thursday: There is a chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then snow showers likely after 3 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch is possible.
Thursday night: Rain and snow showers before 3 a.m., then a slight chance of rain showers between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. Low around 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch is possible.
Friday: A slight chance of rain showers before 7 a.m., then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., then a chance of rain showers after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation is expected.
Friday night: A slight chance of rain before 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low of around 39. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday: Rain likely, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. The chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Source: National Weather Service, Wilmington.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Winter weather advisory in effect: Storm to bring snow and rain to Ohio
