December will begin with a round of accumulating snow across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, with snowfall anticipated from Monday night into early Tuesday.
The National Weather Service office in Wilmington forecasts that most of the region will receive between 2 and 4 inches of snow. Roads are expected to become slippery during the Tuesday morning commute.
A Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect at 7 p.m. Monday. Forecasters say widespread snowfall will arrive between 8 p.m. and midnight on December 1, continuing through the night and tapering off between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Cincinnati is projected to receive roughly 3 inches of snow, with slightly heavier totals north of the city. According to the Weather Service, areas near the Ohio River may briefly experience sleet or freezing rain as warmer air pushes in from the south.
The agency warns that travel disruptions are likely Monday night and during the Tuesday morning rush hour.
Forecast Details
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a high around 38F. Light east wind developing at about 6 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Snow developing after midnight, potentially heavy at times. Low near 28F. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Expected new snowfall: 13 inches.
Tuesday
A slight chance of lingering snow before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy with a high near 35F. Light northwest wind near 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a low around 20F.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny with a high near 37F. Light southwest wind increasing to 57 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a low around 26F.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a high near 32F.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a low around 17F.
Friday
A chance of snow before early afternoon, then a chance of mixed rain and snow. Mostly cloudy with a high near 35F. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain early, shifting to snow overnight. Mostly cloudy with a low near 28F. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a high near 39F.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a low around 30F.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a high near 40F.
Source: National Weather Service, Wilmington