This file was created for weather updates issued on Friday, Jan. 3. For the latest updates, see here.
Update, 6:30 p.m.: The Greater Cincinnati region now faces a higher probability of receiving at least 6 inches of snow in the following days, according to the National Weather Service.
The Wilmington office posted a map on X Friday afternoon that illustrates a 76% chance Cincinnati will receive six inches or more of snow between 7 a.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. Tuesday.
This is an over 20% increase in probability from previous predictions. The agency reported Friday morning a 52% chance that Cincinnati would experience this much snow, albeit between Friday morning and Monday morning.
“Forecasts for the winter storm continue to evolve with the latest forecast shifting south with the highest totals,” the weather service wrote on X.
“Mixed precipitation remains a possibility, adding additional uncertainty,” the agency continued. “Given the uncertainty, the winter storm watch remains unchanged this afternoon.”
The amount of snow the Greater Cincinnati region may face also increased. Greater Cincinnati, which includes the northern suburbs and Northern Kentucky, may experience between 5 and 9 inches of snow from Sunday morning through Monday evening, the weather service said Friday afternoon.
This is an increase from previous forecasts that predicted Cincinnati would see 4 to 8 inches of snow.
Ice accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch are also possible.
Update, 4:15 p.m.: The Greater Cincinnati region continues to prepare for the winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snow toward the end of the weekend.
In a social media post Friday afternoon, the city of Wyoming said it will have crews plowing and salting the streets once the storm hits. The city also asks residents to get their vehicles off the streets if possible so that crews can work in a safe manner.
The city of Crestview Hills, Kentucky, issued a snow emergency for all city streets, which will take effect at noon Sunday and will remain in place until 8 p.m. Monday. The city said that all vehicles must be removed from streets no later than the start time of the emergency.
As of 4 p.m. Friday, all of southwest Ohio, southeast Indiana and Northern Kentucky is still under a winter storm watch, which is set to last until Monday evening. Between 4 and 8 inches of snow is expected.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington, however, said the watch will likely transition into a winter storm warning within the next 24 to 30 hours.
The Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency is encouraging people to sign up for its system, which the agency says is “the best way to receive important information about hazards that may impact your safety.” To sign up, visit AlertHC.org.
Update, 10:13 a.m.: Villa Hills, in Kenton County, has declared a snow emergency taking effect Sunday morning due to the possibility of inclement winter weather over the weekend and early next week.
“This emergency declaration will assist the public works crews with snow removal and combat the hazards from the residential streets and roadways,” the Villa Hills Police Department said in a Facebook post.
Police said officers will start issuing citations and removing vehicles from roadways once the snow emergency goes into effect.
Some Greater Cincinnati businesses have already closed in response to the anticipated winter weather.
The Anderson Ferry, which transports commuters across the Ohio River between Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati’s West Side, announced on Friday it is closed until further notice due to wind.
More: Weather terms to know as possible winter storm approaches Greater Cincinnati
Update 8:39 a.m.: The National Weather Service in Wilmington states that total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches and ice accumulations of one-quarter an inch will be possible Sunday through Monday.
Previous reporting: The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a winter storm watch for Greater Cincinnati on Friday as a potentially harsh system is forecast to make its way into the area on Sunday.
The winter storm watch will be in effect from Sunday until Monday evening for Hamilton, Clermont, Butler, and Warren counties in Ohio, Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties in Kentucky, and Dearborn, Franklin, Switzerland, and Ohio counties in Indiana.
Heavy mixed precipitation will be possible. Forecasters are predicting that total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch will also be possible.
The ice may cause power outages and tree damage. Forecasters add that travel could be nearly impossible as hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Widespread snow will move across the area Friday morning ahead of the upcoming storm. So far, accumulations appear to be less than an inch. The snow will taper off through mid-morning as a cold front moves through.
However, there may be some slick spots on area roadways through the morning commute, especially on bridges and overpasses. Motorists, make sure to exercise caution on Friday morning.
Temperatures Friday will range from the mid-20s in the northwest to around 30 degrees in the southeast, with wind gusts in the 20 to 30 mph range.
Ohio and Kentucky snow emergencies: What do the levels mean?
Mainly dry but cold conditions are expected on Saturday, with highs in the 20s. Precipitation is expected to return as early as Sunday morning and will continue into Monday, with snow being the primary precipitation type through the day. Snow will finally begin to taper off by sunset Monday.
How much snow will Cincinnati get this weekend?
According to the NWS, Cincinnati is expected to receive approximately 6 inches of snow Sunday through Monday. However, the city could get as much as 9 inches on the high-end.
As of 6:42 a.m. Friday, there is a 95% chance that Cincinnati will receive at least two inches of snow this weekend. There is a 52% chance that Cincinnati could receive the predicted 6 inches of snow and a 23% chance that the city could get up to 8 inches.
Greater Cincinnati ice accumulation totals
The Cincinnati area is expected to receive over a tenth of an inch of total ice accumulation.
Predictions for ice accumulations in the region from the winter storm taking aim this weekend.
Detailed 7-day Cincinnati weather forecast
Friday: A chance of snow before 7 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday night: Partly cloudy, with a low of around 18. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 19. Calm wind.
Sunday: Snow before 4 p.m., then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation is expected. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches is possible.
Sunday night: Snow and freezing rain. Low of around 24. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.3 of an inch is possible. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches is possible.
Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. The chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Source: National Weather Service, Wilmington.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Winter Storm: Cincinnati could see 5-9 inches of snow, icing possible
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