The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the Greater Cincinnati area, predicting up to 9 inches of snow from Sunday to late Monday.
The winter storm warning was issued at 3:15 a.m. Saturday and is in force for the Greater Cincinnati area from Sunday morning to Monday evening.
The warning was given to:
Franklin, Ripley, Dearborn, Ohio, and Switzerland Counties in Indiana.
Boon, Kenton, and Campbell Counties in Kentucky.
Ohio’s counties include Butler, Warren, Clinton, Ross, Hamilton, Clermont, Brown, Highland, Adams, Pike, and Scioto.
The storm, dubbed “Winter Storm Blair,” is expected to sweep through the Plains and into the Midwest and mid-Atlantic.
Heavy mixed precipitation is predicted, with total snow and sleet accumulations ranging from 5 to 9 inches and ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch, the weather agency warned. Travel can be really difficult. The hazardous conditions might affect Monday morning and evening commutes.
When is Snow Expected in Cincinnati?
Winter Storm Blair is anticipated to strike the Cincinnati region between Sunday morning and Monday evening. The snow is expected to begin primarily after 2 p.m. Sunday.
This is a Full Forecast for Winter Storm Blair:
Sunday: Snowfall, primarily after 2 p.m. Snowfall could be substantial at times. The high is around 27. In the afternoon, a calm wind will shift eastward at 6 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches is possible.
Sunday night: Snow and freezing rain, maybe mixed with sleet before 4 a.m., followed by snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Snowfall could be substantial at times. The low is approximately 23. Northeast winds 8 to 14 mph, with gusts up to 24 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100 percent. Little to no ice accumulation is expected. New snow and sleet accumulations of 3 to 7 inches are likely.
Monday: Snow is expected, potentially mixed with freezing rain, turning pure snow after 7 a.m. Cloudy, with a high around 29. Northeast wind approximately 14 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%. Little to no ice accumulation is expected. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches is possible.
How many inches of snow will Cincinnati receive?
The National Weather Service’s Wilmington office stated Saturday morning that Greater Cincinnati could receive 5 to 9 inches of snow from Sunday morning until Monday evening. Ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch are possible.
Cincinnati has a 76% probability of receiving 6 inches or more of snow between 7 a.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. Tuesday, according to the agency on Friday afternoon.
What will Cincinnati’s road conditions be like?
Winter Storm Blair is predicted to make roads in Cincinnati slippery. The National Weather Service advises drivers to travel cautiously and with caution. They also encourage people to watch their steps on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways, as these surfaces may be slick and increase the danger of falling.
The weather agency advised that if you must go, bring an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The weather may also affect drivers’ commutes on Monday morning.
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