Snowstorm Forces Widespread School Closures Across Cincinnati
It’s been quite a morning across Cincinnati, with the first of two snowstorms rolling through and pushing many schools into closures, delays, or virtual learning. Overnight, a blanket of fluffy snow settled over the region, and by early Friday, the impact was already being felt. Districts on both sides of the river, including Cincinnati Public Schools and several major Northern Kentucky systems like Campbell and Boone County, were among those that decided it was safer to keep students home. Universities such as UC and NKU shifted to delays, while Xavier and Thomas More moved classes online for the day.
This first round of snow began late Thursday night, just after 11 p.m., when a system moved in from the southwest and spread steadily across the region. By the time most people were waking up, around one to three inches of accumulation had already fallen, with slightly higher amounts south of the Ohio River and near the I-71/I-75 split in northern Kentucky. Even though totals weren’t extreme, the timing couldn’t have been worse. The morning commute was shaped by slick roads, slow-going traffic, and snow that was still tapering off in a few communities. It was the kind of setup where even lower totals could create big disruptions simply because the snow arrived during the busiest hours of the day.
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Meteorologists noted that the early-morning system would be wrapping up quickly, and most areas were expected to see improvement by around 7 to 8 a.m. Once the snow stopped, road crews were expected to catch up, clearing main routes for the afternoon and evening. But the break in the weather won’t be long. Another, stronger round is scheduled to move in Saturday afternoon, bringing another two to four inches—or possibly more in a few spots. That system is expected to drop snow rapidly, which means anyone with holiday plans Saturday night will need to be prepared for quickly deteriorating conditions.
And then comes the real hit: the Arctic air. Behind Saturday’s snowfall, temperatures are forecast to plunge into the single digits by early Sunday morning, with wind chills dropping below zero across the region. For Bengals fans heading out to the stadium, kickoff temperatures around nine degrees are being predicted, and it will feel even colder. The chill lingers into Monday, when the actual air temperature may drop to zero with wind chills between -10 and -15.
So while the first round of snow is already moving out, the region is just at the start of a one-two punch of winter weather, followed by a burst of dangerous cold. Schools took no chances this morning, and with more snow on the way, the weekend is shaping up to be a challenging one across Greater Cincinnati.
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