Developing Winter Storm Could Reach Ohio Valley by Saturday

Confidence is high on a widespread winter storm, but low on the exact storm track, timing and precipitation amounts.

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(Wilmington, Oh.) – Widespread heavy snow and dangerous ice is expected this weekend across the U.S. 

According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, an expansive winter storm will produce a swath of heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies/Plains and Mid-South starting Friday and shifting towards the East Coast through Sunday.

Extreme cold in the wake of the system may prolong snow and ice impacts.

Confidence is high on a winter storm, but low on the exact storm track, timing and precipitation amounts.

Right now, the forecast for the tri-state area calls for weekend snow Saturday night into early Sunday, and bitter cold temperatures Friday through Monday.

This story will be updated when the local forecast becomes clearer.

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