Columbus Ohio Snow Forecast: 4‑8 Inches Expected This Weekend

Here’s a summary of the⁢ key details from​ the provided text regarding the winter storm impacting the Midwest, including Ohio and Columbus:

Key‍ Takeaways:

* Widespread Impact: Heavy snow and⁢ sleet are ‍impacting a large area including ‌the Midwest, southern Rockies, ‌Mid-South,‌ East Coast, and ‍Plains all weekend.
* Arctic Blast: This is being described as⁤ the⁣ “biggest arctic wave of the season.”
* Dangerous Wind Chills: Wind chills will feel below zero for much of the weekend,⁤ potentially causing frostbite.
* Travel ‌Impacts: ⁣ Roads are expected to be slick and road treatments may be less effective due to the cold. Travel​ is strongly​ discouraged.
* Extended ⁤Cold: The extreme cold is⁤ expected to ‌last from Friday through Monday or Tuesday.
* Columbus Forecast:

* Today: Partly sunny,high near 31°F,windy.
*‌ Tonight: Mostly cloudy. (The text cuts off before providing the full tonight forecast).
* Temperature Extremes: Highs near zero on ⁤Saturday, and only reaching the teens on Sunday are expected in Ohio.

Sources:

* NBC4 Chief Meteorologist Dave​ Mazza
* National Weather Service meteorologist Andy Hatzos