The National Weather Service is warning drivers ahead of scattered snow showers forecasted for early Wednesday.
Although little snow will accumulate, the showers could produce quick bursts that could cause decreased visibility and slick spots on roadways, the NWS said in a hazardous weather outlook for central Ohio, southwest Ohio and parts of Indiana and Kentucky.
Columbus’ rainy overnight weather is expected to turn to snow early Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. Expect a wintery mix of rain and snow in the early rush hour until about 8 a.m.
After that, expect only snow.
Related article: What is wind chill? How cold does it make you feel?
Throughout the rest of the week, the NWS predicts a significant cooldown and high winds, reaching 40 mph starting Wednesday night. Expect wind chills in the single digits and below zero as the week continues.Columbus weather forecast for the upcoming week
Columbus winter weather forecast for Dec. 10-Dec. 16
Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly between 11am and 3pm, with a 70% chance of rain and a patchy fog before 4 p.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 51. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Night will bring a low near 33 and a 40% chance of precipitation, with rain possible, then rain and snow after 4 a.m.
Wednesday: A 60% chance of precipitation: rain and snow likely before 8 a.m., then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. At night, there will be a 40% chance of snow showers before 10 p.m., a low around 17, and wind gusts could reach 34 mph. Less than half an inch of snow accumulation is expected.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 26 and a west wind 13 to 16 mph. Thursday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. That night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday: A 60% chance of rain, mainly after 1pm, and cloudy skies with a high near 45. Saturday night will bring a 70% chance of more rain, mainly before 1 a.m, and cloudy skies with a low near 38.
Sunday: A 30% chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
bagallion@dispatch.com
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Snow could impact Columbus rush hour before significant drop in temps
