According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio will see some icy surfaces Wednesday night through Thursday morning, following a winter weather advisory.
A hazardous weather outlook predicts potentially dangerous freezing rain in various parts of Ohio, as well as very light ice accumulation.
What constitutes an ice storm? Here is the weather forecast for Akron, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland.
What is an ice storm?
An ice storm, according to FEMA, is defined as rain that freezes on contact with the surface and accumulates 0.25 inches or more.
The winter storm is expected to bring ice and snow to parts of the central and eastern United States on Wednesday.
This ice storm could be dangerous for commuters, causing widespread travel disruptions and threatening power outages.
Wednesday weather forecast in Akron, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland
Need to get ready for the freezing rain? Here’s your region’s weather forecast for tonight as of Wednesday, according to the NWS.
Akron : Freezing rain before 3 am, with a new ice accumulation of less than 0.1 of an inch possible. 100% chance of precipitation. Temperatures will be a low of 28.
Columbus : Freezing rain and sleet before 2 am, then rain or freezing rain between 2 am and 3 am, then rain after 3 am, with a new ice accumulation of less than 0.1 to 0.3 of an inch possible, and no sleet accumulation. 100% chance of precipitation. Temperatures will be a low of 32.
Cincinnati : Rain and sleet are anticipated, becoming all rain after 8pm, with no sleet accumulation. 100% chance of precipitation. Temperatures will rise to 44.
Cleveland : Freezing rain is expected before 4am, then rain, with a new ice accumulation of around a 0.1 of an inch possible. Temperatures will be a low of 28.
