Snow falls in Columbus, Ohio, in November 2024 | Video
Scenes from Columbus, Ohio on a snowy day in November 2024.
December is swinging in with more snow for Columbus and most of central and southern Ohio.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a winter weather advisory for the Columbus, Franklin County and most surrounding counties from 10 p.m. Monday to 10 a.m. Tuesday. The forecast calls for several hours of steady snow overnight.
Forecasters expect 2 to 4 inches of snow across the region, with the highest totals likely north of I-70. Roads may become slick late Monday night and could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
When will it snow in Columbus?
Snow is expected to begin between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Monday night, continuing through early Dec. 2. The snow is expected to taper off between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Weather Service.
Where are Columbus’ warming centers
The Community Shelter Board provides access to safe, warm shelters as cold temperatures become more severe. Visit the csb.org website for hours of operation.
- Jordan’s Crossing, 342 N. Hague Ave.
- The Open Shelter, 1037 Parsons Ave.
- Third Shift Warming/ Cooling Center in partnership with First English Lutheran Church, 1015 E. Main St.
- Columbus Relief, 2000 Parsons Ave.
- Star House, 1220 Corrugated Way.
- Columbus Metropolitan Library branches
Weather in Columbus for Dec. 1
Expect a high of 35 degrees that feels more like 31, with an overnight low of 30. Forecasters predict it will be cloudy and cold; snow at night into tomorrow morning can lead to slippery travel.
Throughout the day, the wind will blow from the east at 6.9 mph.
You can search for more information on hourly, daily, and monthly weather forecasts and current air quality conditions for your location here.
What to know about Monday’s Columbus-area weather
- Driving: Conditions are good for driving.
- Cold and flu: Weather conditions create a lowered risk of catching a cold, and will help to make colds less severe and of shorter duration. Weather conditions create a lowered risk of catching the flu, and will help to make a case of the flu less severe and of shorter duration.
- COPD and arthritis: The risk of a pulmonary attack due to weather conditions is low. Weather conditions reduce the risk of weather-related arthritis pain and help make it less severe and of shorter duration.
Weather almanac: How Monday’s forecast compares to other years
The Columbus area saw a record-breaking temperature high for Dec. 1 in 1970 at 67 degrees. On this day in 1964, a record low of 7 degrees was set.
Historically, this day is usually a bit wet, with an average 0.1 inches of precipitation.
The forecast high is below average for this time of year. The 30-year average maximum temperature for Dec. 01 is 46 degrees. The forecast low is one degree cooler than the established normal of 31 degrees.
Columbus 7-day weather forecast
Monday, Dec. 1: Partly sunny, with a high near 36 degrees. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight: A 90% chance of snow, mainly after 1 a.m. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28 degrees. East wind around 5 mph, becoming calm in the evening. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday, Dec. 2: A 60% chance of snow before 7 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34 degrees. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23 degrees. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday, Dec. 3: Partly sunny, with a high near 34 degrees. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday night: A slight chance of snow after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24 degrees. There will be a 20% chance of precipitation.
Thursday, Dec. 4: Partly sunny, with a high near 30 degrees.
Thursday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11 degrees.
Friday, Dec. 5: A chance of snow after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32 degrees. There will be a 30% chance of precipitation.
Friday night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26 degrees. There will be a 50% chance of precipitation.
Saturday, Dec. 6: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36 degrees.
Saturday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27 degrees.
Sunday, Dec. 7: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37 degrees.
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