Weather Warnings for Ohio

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Ohio
Alerts Updated: December 31, 2025, 9:00 pm  UTC


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 3:55PM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portage, Summit, and Trumbull Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions with slower travel likely. The hazardous conditions could impact holiday travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will move into the region this evening. The bulk of the snow will occur with a snow squall that will push through the region during the late evening. A brief period of snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour could accompany this squall.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 3:55 pm      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Summit; Portage; Trumbull


Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 31 at 3:55PM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Geauga, and Lake Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact holiday travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will return to the region this evening. A snow squall will likely produce a short period of 1 to 2 inch per hour snowfall rates during mid evening. Scattered snow showers will then continue overnight.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 3:55 pm      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Lake; Geauga; Ashtabula Inland; Ashtabula Lakeshore


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 3:55PM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Stark, and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions with slower travel likely. The hazardous conditions could impact holiday travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will move into the region this evening. The bulk of the snow will occur with a snow squall that will push through the region during the late evening. A brief period of snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour could accompany this squall.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 3:55 pm      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Lorain; Medina; Wayne; Stark; Mahoning


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 3:55PM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. The highest amounts will be in eastern portions of the county. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Cuyahoga County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact holiday travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will return to the region this evening. A snow squall will likely produce a short period of 1 to 2 inch per hour snowfall rates during mid evening. Scattered snow showers will then continue overnight.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 3:55 pm      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Cuyahoga


Special Weather Statement issued December 31 at 1:41PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH

Summary: Snowfall of at least an inch is expected across the region, with up to 2 inches possible. There is also the potential for brief intense bursts of snow, especially between 10 PM and 3 AM. Where these brief bursts of snow occur, visibility may drop suddenly, creating additional travel hazards tonight. West winds will become northwest overnight, gusting as high as 30 to even 35 mph. This may cause blowing snow over roadways, even as the snow ends after 3 AM.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 1:41 pm      Expires:  December 31, 2025, 9:00 pm
Area:  Hardin; Mercer; Auglaize; Shelby; Logan; Union; Delaware; Champaign; Clark; Madison; Franklin; Licking; Pickaway; Fairfield; Hocking


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 1:34PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Snow squall conditions will be possible during the evening and overnight. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact this evening's and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some patchy freezing drizzle is possible this afternoon leading to some slick or icy spots on area roadways, particularly on elevated or untreated surfaces.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 1:34 pm      Expires:  December 31, 2025, 10:15 pm
Area:  Tuscarawas; Carroll; Columbiana; Harrison; Jefferson; Belmont; Monroe; Mercer; Venango; Forest; Lawrence; Butler; Clarion; Jefferson; Beaver; Allegheny; Armstrong; Washington; Greene; Westmoreland; Fayette; Indiana; Higher Elevations of Indiana; Hancock; Brooke; Ohio; Marshall; Wetzel; Marion; Monongalia


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 1:31PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 1:31 pm      Expires:  December 31, 2025, 9:45 pm
Area:  Washington; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Logan; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison; Wyoming; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh; Northwest Fayette; Southeast Pocahontas


Special Weather Statement issued December 31 at 8:30AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Summary: Snow and areas of blowing snow will overspread the area during the late afternoon hours today, persisting into this evening. Snowfall totals will generally range between 1 and 2 inches. Isolated snow squalls are possible as well which could result in brief whiteouts and quickly-coated roadways. Untreated roads will become snow covered and slippery. If traveling, allow for some extra time to reach your destination and be prepared for winter driving conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 8:30 am      Expires:  December 31, 2025, 8:00 pm
Area:  Lagrange; Steuben; Noble; De Kalb; Starke; Pulaski; Marshall; Fulton; Whitley; Allen; White; Cass; Miami; Wabash; Huntington; Wells; Adams; Grant; Blackford; Jay; Northern Kosciusko; Southern La Porte; Southern Kosciusko; Branch; Hillsdale; Williams; Fulton; Defiance; Henry; Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert; Allen


Special Weather Statement issued December 31 at 6:56AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Summary: Light snow will overspread the area this afternoon and persist into the evening. Snow accumulations should range from 1 to 4 inches by midnight. Untreated roads will become snow covered and slippery. If you are planning to travel this afternoon or early tonight, be sure to have a cell phone and warm blankets in your vehicle if you should need them.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 6:56 am      Expires:  December 31, 2025, 8:00 pm
Area:  Elkhart; Lagrange; Steuben; Noble; De Kalb; Marshall; Fulton; Whitley; Allen; Miami; Wabash; Huntington; Wells; Adams; Grant; Blackford; Jay; Northern Kosciusko; Southern Kosciusko; Williams; Fulton; Defiance; Henry; Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert; Allen