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Winter Storm, Wind Chill warnings continue into Saturday as dangerously cold weather hits the region

By WHIO Staff
By WHIO Staff

A Winter Storm Warning continues through 7 a.m. Saturday for the entire Miami Valley.

A Wind Chill Warning is in effect until 7 a.m. Saturday for Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Logan, Mercer Miami and Shelby counties.

A Wind Chill Advisory will go into effect for Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Mercer Miami and Shelby counties starting at 7 a.m. Saturday through 4 p.m. Saturday.

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QUICK-LOOK FORECAST:

  • Strong winds 40-50mph Friday and Saturday
  • Blowing snow continues at times
  • One of the coldest Christmas Days on record

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Forecast

DETAILED FORECAST:

TODAY: Blowing snow and frigid wind chills continue tonight due to gusty winds between 35-45mph. Roads will still be snow-covered as a result of the blowing snow and the inability to keep them cleared.

Temperatures will drop to a low around zero overnight, but it will still feel like -25 to -30. Staying indoors out of the cold, and off the slick roads is advised.

Forecast

SATURDAY: Bitter cold with dangerous wind chills but dry day. Highs only reach single digits. Wind chills will remain from -15 to -25. Roads will remain slick in spots. Mostly cloudy skies are expected.

Forecast

SUNDAY: One of the coldest Christmas days on record. We wake up around 5 with a high of only 14.

Wind chills will still range from -10 to -20 during the morning. We stay dry at least with some sunshine returning.

MONDAY: Scattered clouds. Cold again in the middle 20s. A weather disturbance may produce a few snow showers Monday afternoon. While precipitation looks light at this point, any snow that falls will stick with the cold temperatures.

Forecast

TUESDAY: Still cold. A mix of sun and clouds with highs in the upper 20s.

WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy and chilly. The warming trend begins. Highs in the around 40.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with a passing rain shower possible especially late in the day or at night. It will be a milder day with a high around 50 degrees.

FRIDAY: A few passing showers are still possible otherwise mostly cloudy and mild. Highs in the lower to middle 40s.


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