Winter Storm Watches Signal Heavy Snow and Subzero Wind Chills Across Ohio

Updated 2026-01-22 11:29:39+00:00 (13 articles)

Winter Storm Watches Cover Central and Southern Ohio The National Weather Service has placed Winter Storm Watches over all counties in the 10TV viewing area and six southern counties (Athens, Highland, Jackson, Pike, Ross, Scioto), effective from Saturday morning through early Monday, indicating a high likelihood of snow and hazardous wind chills [1][2].

Snowfall Expected Saturday Evening Through Sunday Night Models now show a northerly shift that should bring the bulk of snowfall to Ohio Saturday evening, continuing into Sunday night, with the heaviest accumulations projected south of the 10TV viewing area; exact totals remain uncertain [1][2].

Temperatures Drop to Single Digits With Subzero Wind Chills Temperatures are forecast to fall into the single digits by Friday evening, while wind chills are expected to range from –5 °F to –15 °F from Friday night through Saturday and persist into Sunday and Monday mornings, creating severe exposure risks [1][2].

Travel and Safety Advisories Urge Preparation Officials warn that snow, wind, and subzero wind chills will make travel difficult, especially in southern Ohio, and have issued Weather Impact Alert Days and urged residents to monitor updates and ready snow‑removal equipment [1][2].