With the impending winter storm, here is a rundown of the expected p-types and intensity (rates) for various locations. The favored areas for mixed precipitation (snow/sleet/freezing rain) is likely to be confined to parts of northeast Kentucky and south-central Ohio. pic.twitter.com/VRaFa2sJ4h
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) January 23, 2026
Light snow showers are expected to start Saturday afternoon before heavier snowfall moves in Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
Southwest Ohio could see snow as early as 1 p.m., while west central Ohio might not see flurries until the late afternoon or early evening.
From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday heavy snow is possible southwest Ohio and moderate snowfall is expected in west central Ohio, according to the NWS. The forecast stated about an inch of snow could fall each hour in some areas from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The region is expected to get 8 inches to a foot of snow from Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
A winter storm will impact area this weekend, particularly late Saturday through Sunday. Although light snow will begin for parts of the area Saturday afternoon and persist through Saturday night, the heaviest snowfall is expected during the daytime Sunday. pic.twitter.com/LXHRuF5tE2
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) January 23, 2026
Mixed precipitation is possible and could lead to a tenth of an inch of ice, according to the NWS. Sleet and freezing rain could mix in with snow showers, especially along and southeast of Interstate 71.
Dayton has an 83% chance of at least 8 inches of snowfall and Hamilton has an 85% chance, according to the NWS.
Heavier snow and unseasonably cold temperatures on Sunday will make it harder for crews to clear roads, resulting in hazardous conditions.
People should avoid driving if possible, but those who must travel should prepare a winter storm kit before hitting the road and remain weather aware.
A winter storm is likely to impact the area this weekend. Here are some helpful tips to prepare for the storm. The greatest impacts are likely Saturday evening into Sunday. pic.twitter.com/RSOGk867BW
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) January 22, 2026
People should keep an extra flashlight, food and water in vehicles, as well as blankets, cold weather gear and a safety kit. Also, make sure to have an ice scraper, jumper cables, reflective markers, a cellphone charger and sand or cat litter.
Frigid temperatures with harsh wind chills also return this weekend and will last through most of next week. There will be multiple periods with temperatures close to zero with sub-zero wind chills, the NWS said.
Highs will be in the teens on Saturday, but temperatures will feel closer to 3 degrees.
Temperatures will reach the low 20s on Sunday, but will feel like 7 degrees
Daytime highs will struggle to get out of the teens for most of the work week and lows will be around zero. People should start preparing for the extreme cold and plan to check on loved ones and neighbors who are vulnerable.
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