CRAWFORD COUNTY, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—A winter storm is expected to move into Crawford County early Sunday morning, bringing heavy snow and dangerous wind chills to the region through Monday. According to the National Weather Service, snow will begin after 2 a.m. tonight, with the heaviest accumulation expected Sunday when 4 to 8 inches of new snow is possible. With temperatures hovering near 18 degrees and wind chills dipping as low as -9, residents should prepare for difficult travel conditions and gusty north winds reaching 25 mph before the system tapers off Monday afternoon.
Latest National Weather Service forecast:
Today-Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -9. East wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight-Snow, mainly after 2am. Low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -4. East wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday-Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday Night-Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -7. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday-A slight chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind 11 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.