10:00 A.M. UPDATE: Freezing rain has come to an end across much of central Ohio. Winter weather advisories have expired for Franklin county.
Several advisories will linger until this early afternoon for counties north/east of Columbus. Widespread rain will now move through, with heavy rain falling at times. Rain will become increasingly scattered this afternoon and will taper off this evening. Temperatures will continue to climb into the 40's with gusty winds. Much colder for tonight and tomorrow with wind chill values below zero degrees at times Sunday morning.
8:30 A.M. UPDATE: Snow and sleet is clearing out of the state this morning. Widespread rain is moving through SW Ohio while we continue to see a few areas still dealing with freezing rain across parts of central and eastern Ohio. Temperatures in Franklin county are now above the freezing mark and will continue to rise through this morning. Despite the current air temperature, there could still be surface temperatures below freezing across the area, so keep an eye out for isolated slick spots. Most ice accumulation you will see will be on your vehicle and trees. Any untreated sidewalks or roadways will also be slick until the mid-morning hours. All winter weather advisories will expire at 10:00 a.m.
6:30 A.M. UPDATE: Snow and sleet is now primarily off in northern/northeastern Ohio this morning. The rain/snow line continues to push through central Ohio with freezing rain and rain falling across much of central Ohio. Reports of ice accumulation across the area, especially on vehicles and untreated sidewalks, so take it slow as you head out the door this morning. Temperatures are still hovering around the freezing mark, but warmer conditions will come our way in the next couple hours. Winter weather advisories have also been issued for Perry and Morgan counties in southeastern Ohio this morning. All advisories expire at 10:00 a.m.
5:15 A.M. UPDATE: Snow, sleet and freezing rain is moving through central Ohio this morning. Areas northeast and far east of Columbus are primarily seeing snow and sleet while areas closer to central Ohio are seeing a mixed bag of precipitation. Further southwest coud will find areas dealing with freezing rain and rain. Temperatures are hovering around 28-32 degrees, so many locations may be dealing with slick spots this morning. Precipitation remains widespread across the state.
Previous discussion:
A Winter Weather Advisory issued for parts of central Ohio has been expanded to include Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking and Pickaway counties.
The advisory is in effect from 11 p.m. Friday through 10 a.m. Saturday due to a wintry mix expected to hit the area.
Precipitation will start as snow, then change to a wintry mix of sleet, snow, and freezing rain late Friday, eventually becoming all rain Saturday morning.
TIMING: 11 p.m. to 10 a.m. for winter weather advisories. Snow will begin to move into the area late this evening and tonight before mixing with and changing over to freezing rain and sleet early Saturday morning. Snow and ice accumulation will be brief before it transitions to all rain as temperatures warm into the 40s Saturday afternoon.
LOOKING AHEAD: A cold front will quickly follow on Saturday afternoon and evening with gusty winds after it passes. Colder air will settle in with temperatures back into the upper teens Saturday night with highs only in the 20s on Sunday and Monday.
