Greenville, OH – The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Winter Storm Watch for portions of western Ohio and east-central Indiana, warning that several inches of snow may fall this weekend. The watch is in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday morning, with potentially hazardous travel conditions anticipated.
Forecasters say 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible across Mercer County, Darke County, and Wayne County, Indiana, as a developing storm system moves into the region Saturday morning. Snow may mix with rain at times, particularly Saturday evening, creating uncertainty around exact accumulation totals.
The NWS notes that the rain–snow line will remain near the watch area overnight Saturday, meaning totals could vary over short distances. Areas receiving only snow may reach the higher end of the forecast range, while locations with more rain mixing could see less. Regardless, slippery roads and reduced visibility are expected to impact travel Saturday night into early Sunday.
The NWS highlights the potential for two rounds of wintry weather:
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Saturday–Sunday: Main system bringing a rain–snow mix with accumulating snow.
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Monday night–Tuesday: Another chance for wintry precipitation and additional snow accumulation.
The outlook covers central, southwest, and west-central Ohio, southeast Indiana, and northern Kentucky, though the Winter Storm Watch is currently focused on the three core counties along the Indiana–Ohio border.
Residents are urged to stay updated on forecasts and prepare for winter travel impacts starting early Saturday.
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