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Arctic Blast Sends Sub‑Zero Chill From Ohio to the Deep South

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Arctic Air Dominates Central Ohio Through Tuesday Temperatures in central Ohio hover in the 20s with daytime highs dropping into the teens, while wind chills plunge to –5 °F to –15 °F by Tuesday morning, prompting a National Weather Service Cold Weather Advisory and a 10TV Weather Impact Alert Day [1]. The cold follows Monday’s wintry spell and is expected to ease mid‑week, though forecasters warn the arctic pattern could re‑intensify by next weekend [1]. Residents are urged to monitor updates as the hazardous conditions affect outdoor activities and travel.

Cold Front Sweeps South, Bringing Ice and Snow powerful arctic surge will reach the Southern United States this weekend, delivering cold rain, freezing rain, ice, and scattered snow from Texas through the Southeast [2][3]. Temperatures will be 20‑30 °F below normal, with daytime highs stuck in the 30s‑40s, marking the coldest air mass of the season [2][3]. The leading edge moves from Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas on Friday into Texas and Louisiana by Saturday, creating significant icing risks on bridges and elevated roadways.

Travel Risks and Vehicle Preparations Emphasized Nationwide Officials stress that icy surfaces and reduced visibility could disrupt weekend travel, especially on overpasses and bridges [2][3]. Drivers are advised to winterize vehicles—checking batteries, antifreeze, brakes, tires, and windshield wipers—and to carry emergency kits containing jumper cables, flashlights, ice scrapers, blankets, and food [2][3]. These precautions aim to mitigate the danger of stranded motorists during the expected wintry mix.

Recent Midwest/East Coast Storm Highlights Ongoing Cold Pattern winter storm on Jan 17 blanketed the Midwest and East Coast with snow and sub‑freezing wind chills, producing whiteout conditions in Cleveland and sub‑zero chills from the Plains to the Northeast [4]. The same arctic system now affecting Ohio is linked to that broader cold outbreak, underscoring the persistence of severe winter weather across the country [1][4]. Meteorologists note the pattern may return next weekend, prompting additional alert days in the region [1].

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