CINCINNATI (WKRC) – A historic winter storm blanketed the Cincinnati area, with heavy snow expected to create dangerous travel conditions through Sunday and into Monday.
The storm began with light snow and intensified with widespread accumulations of over 10 inches for parts of the Tri-State. Areas west of Interstate 71 could see totals as high as 12 to 16 inches by the end of the storm.
Cincinnati has never officially recorded a foot of snow in a 24-hour period, but a new record could be set. Snow is expected to continue through the day Sunday, with another 2-3 inches possible through 8 p.m., before tapering off later in the evening, though lingering flurries may persist into early Monday.
Snow totals as of 1 p.m. on Sunday:
- BATESVILLE: 12.9″
- MIDDLETOWN: 11.0″
- HAMILTON: 10.0″
- MASON: 9.5″
- ROSS: 9.5″
- LAWRENCEBURG: 9.0″
- CVG: 9″
- MONROE: 8.0″
In southeastern areas, including Robertson, Mason and Adams counties, sleet and light freezing rain could limit snow totals to 6 to 10 inches. If mixed precipitation remains minimal, totals could approach those seen elsewhere in the region. Just north of those areas, snowfall of 8 to 12 inches is expected.
Winds of 10 to 15 mph, with higher gusts, will cause blowing snow and further complicate travel. Road conditions are expected to remain hazardous into Monday even after snowfall ends.
Bitter cold will follow the storm, with wind chills ranging from minus 5 to minus 10 Sunday night into Monday, and dropping to minus 15 or colder Monday night into Tuesday morning.
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until noon Monday, while a Cold Weather Advisory runs from midnight Sunday through 6 p.m. Tuesday. An Extreme Cold Warning is also in place from 6 p.m. Monday through noon Tuesday, with wind chills potentially reaching -15 or lower.
