OHIO — A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect across much of Ohio as snow and mixed precipitation create hazardous travel conditions for the Monday morning commute.
The advisory, issued by the National Weather Service Wilmington OH, covers a wide stretch of central, southwest and west central Ohio through 11 a.m. Monday.
Counties under the advisory include Franklin, Madison, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Miami, Shelby and Licking counties. Cities such as Columbus, Springfield, Urbana, Troy, Sidney, Greenville and Newark are expected to receive between 1 and 2 inches of snow before the system moves out later this morning.
Additional counties in southwest and south central Ohio are also included in the advisory.
These include Preble, Montgomery, Greene, Fayette, Pickaway, Fairfield, Butler, Warren, Clinton, Ross, Hocking, Highland, Pike, Hamilton, Clermont, Brown, Adams and Scioto counties. Communities such as Dayton, Xenia, Middletown, Mason, Lebanon, Chillicothe, Lancaster, Circleville, Wilmington, Hillsboro and Portsmouth could see 1 to 2 inches of snow, with isolated higher amounts possible in some areas.
In southern and southwestern Ohio, including Cincinnati and surrounding areas, mixed precipitation is expected. Snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch are forecast, along with ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch. Officials warn that bridges and overpasses are especially likely to become slick.
The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Monday morning commute. Drivers are urged to slow down and use caution while traveling. Road conditions across Ohio can be monitored at OHGO.com or by calling 511.
