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Snow Returns Sunday to Central Ohio With Light Accumulation and Black‑Ice Risk

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Snow Returns Sunday With Light Accumulation 10 Weather Impact Alert was issued for central Ohio as snow moved in on Sunday, Feb 21. Forecasts call for about one inch of snow in the Columbus metro, mainly on grass and cold surfaces, with occasional squalls that could briefly reduce visibility. Temperatures will rise to the mid‑30s before dropping into the 20s Sunday night, creating black‑ice hazards on Monday‑morning commutes, and milder weather returns by mid‑week with highs near 50 °F [1].

Heavy Rain Caused Flash Flooding Thursday‑Friday strong storm system delivered more than two inches of rain Thursday night into Friday morning, producing flash flooding in Newark (1.76 in) and Columbus (1.68 in). Raccoon Creek near Granville reached minor flood stage, and the heavy runoff prompted public calls for rainfall reports. A cold front followed the rain, generating wind gusts over 40 mph and a sharp temperature drop, while meteorologists anticipate snow showers on Sunday [2].

Storm Shifted From Severe Thunderstorms to Flood Threat The same system entered central Ohio Thursday night, initially bringing wind, hail and an isolated tornado possibility under a marginal level‑1 severe‑weather risk. By early Friday the primary danger had shifted to heavy rain, with radar‑estimated totals exceeding two inches in several locations by 11:20 p.m. [3][4]. Showers and storms are expected to wane before sunrise Friday, though gusty winds will linger and snow showers may return by Sunday.

Dense Fog Earlier in Week Reduced Visibility On Tuesday, Feb 17, a Dense Fog Advisory covered central Ohio, cutting visibility to a quarter‑mile or less and creating hazardous travel conditions. Forecasters linked the fog to saturated soils from recent snowmelt meeting warmer air moving into the region. The advisory preceded a forecasted warm storm with near‑record heat, scattered rain, and a cold front that will bring snow showers on Sunday [5].

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Dec 2, 2025 – Central Ohio receives 3‑6 inches of snow, prompting Level 2 and Level 3 snow emergencies that restrict non‑essential travel, while temperatures stay at or below freezing and forecasters warn of a new system heading toward the Ohio Valley later in the week[26].

Dec 2, 2025 – Columbus City Schools cancel Tuesday classes after overnight snowfall creates slippery roads and sidewalks, joining other districts in regional closures and directing families to 10TV resources for updates[28].

Dec 2, 2025 – Multiple central Ohio school districts and Franklin County courts close on Tuesday due to 2‑4 inches of overnight snow, with snow‑emergency levels ranging from 1 to 3 and officials urging caution on slick roads[29][30].

Dec 5, 2025 – Record low wind chills are recorded across Ohio, with temperatures in the single digits and teens amplified by strong winds, prompting warnings that wind‑chill values are lower than any previously seen for the season[24].

Dec 10, 2025 – A 10 Weather Impact Alert Day warns of a strong storm system bringing a rain‑snow mix and gusts up to 40 mph, creating slippery conditions for Wednesday commuters despite near‑freezing temperatures that limit snow accumulation[23].

Dec 13‑14, 2025 – A winter storm drops 1–9 inches of snow across central Ohio, setting new records at some sites, placing counties under Level 2 or Level 3 snow emergencies, and ushering in single‑digit temperatures with wind chills below zero for the weekend[22].

Dec 15, 2025 – More than a dozen central Ohio districts close or delay school start times because of lingering slick roads and bitter cold from the recent storm, while temperatures are expected to rise into the 30s‑50s later in the week with rain forecast for Thursday[21].

Dec 20‑21, 2025 – A developing storm system moves into central Ohio Sunday night, bringing rain and thunderstorms with a Level 1 severe‑weather risk, then a strong cold front triggers a 40‑degree temperature plunge and flash‑freeze risk on Monday morning[20].

Jan 16, 2026 – The Columbus Metropolitan Library opens its main branch as a cold‑weather shelter from noon to 9 p.m. on Monday, while all other library locations close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; forecasters predict highs in the 20s and wind chills as low as –15 °F early Tuesday[19].

Jan 21‑23, 2026 – An arctic blast returns, bringing subzero wind chills and a chance of snow over the weekend; the 10 Weather Impact Team issues alert days for Friday‑Saturday and Sunday‑Monday, and Governor DeWine urges Ohioans to stay home as ODOT readies 1,500 trucks and 3,000 workers for 6‑12 inches of snow and dangerous wind chills[18][17].

Jan 25, 2026 – Kroger shuts all central Ohio stores early at 6 p.m. Sunday as a Level 3 snow emergency takes effect and snowfall reaches six to twelve inches, while Giant Eagle closes at 4 p.m., both citing hazardous conditions and forecasting continued heavy snow and bitter cold for the week[14].

Jan 25, 2026 – Ohio State cancels Monday‑Tuesday in‑person classes after the storm dumps more than 16 inches, citing subzero temperatures and wind chills down to –20 °F, and directs faculty to shift to virtual instruction while providing emergency updates online[15].

Jan 25, 2026 – Giant Eagle announces a 4 p.m. early closure for all Ohio stores, emphasizing the ongoing heavy snow, extreme cold, and gratitude to staff for serving communities during the storm[16].

Jan 26, 2026 – Central Ohio districts announce Monday closures as a historic winter storm delivers over 16 inches of snow—the season’s biggest and fifth‑largest on record for Columbus—prompting a Weather Impact Alert for extreme cold with wind chills between –10 °F and –20 °F[13].

Jan 27, 2026 – Schools across central Ohio close Tuesday after receiving 8‑16 inches of snow and facing wind chills of –20 °F, while the Weather Impact Alert continues for the week’s subzero temperatures; the same day, multiple districts also announce Wednesday closures, extending the deep‑freeze response and maintaining alerts through Sunday[12][10].

Jan 27, 2026 – The statewide winter storm leaves over 16 inches of snow, triggers Level 2 and Level 3 snow emergencies, and forecasts wind chills of –10 °F to –20 °F through the end of January, reinforcing the extreme cold that began earlier in the week[11].

Jan 28, 2026 – The Columbus Zoo remains closed through Feb 1 because prolonged subzero temperatures threaten animal and visitor safety after the region records more than 16 inches of snow—the fifth‑largest storm on record for the city[9].

Jan 29, 2026 – Central Ohio schools shut Friday amid arctic cold with subzero wind chills, and officials warn Saturday may tie the Jan 31 record low of –6 °F; Sunday sees subzero mornings end as temperatures rise to the upper teens, beginning a warming trend for the following week[8].

Jan 30, 2026 – After a week of snow‑related closures, most central Ohio counties lift snow emergencies and school districts plan to reopen on Monday, with Mayor Andrew Ginther noting that frigid temperatures, not road access, delayed schools[7].

Jan 31, 2026 – Columbus records a new all‑time low of –9 °F, while snow depths of 8‑16+ inches persist across central Ohio, and meteorologists project that arctic air will keep temperatures below 20 °F until the following week, after which daytime highs climb toward 50 °F[6].

Feb 17, 2026 – A dense fog advisory triggers a Weather Impact Alert for Tuesday morning as saturated soils and warm air create low‑visibility conditions; forecasters warn of a windy storm later in the week that could bring near‑record 66 °F heat, scattered rain showers Wednesday‑Thursday, and snow showers Sunday, followed by a cold front Friday[5].

Feb 20, 2026 – A strong storm system moves into central Ohio Thursday night, delivering warm, moist air that fuels thunderstorms and heavy rain exceeding 2 inches, shifting the risk from wind/hail to flash flooding in Fayette and Madison counties, with alerts remaining through Thursday night and gusty winds persisting Friday[3][4].

Feb 20, 2026 – Heavy rainfall earlier in the week triggers flash floods and minor river rises, with rain totals topping 1.5 inches in Newark and Columbus, Raccoon Creek reaching minor flood stage, and a strong cold front expected to bring wind gusts over 40 mph and a temperature drop Friday; snow showers are forecast for Sunday and the next rain period not expected until mid‑next week[2].

Feb 21, 2026 – Snow returns to central Ohio over the weekend, bringing a dusting to a couple of inches statewide and about one inch in Columbus, while occasional snow squalls create brief heavy bursts and black‑ice hazards as temperatures rise to the mid‑30s then fall into the 20s, with warmer weather returning by mid‑next week and highs near 50 °F[1].

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