TOLEDO, Ohio — An ALERT DAY is in effect for Thursday as cold, windy, wet weather impacts the region.
What to expect:
- First taste of winter
- Lingering rain and snow showers possible
- Much colder weather pattern ahead
Grab those warmer heavier coats as a winter preview has settled in for an ALERT DAY on Thursday. Highs will reach the upper 30s with a few light snowflakes possible under mainly overcast skies.
Light snow will grow increasingly likely during the afternoon to the west of Toledo with a light coating possible on grassy surfaces. Large accumulations are unlikely during the day.
Significant accumulations are highly unlikely for the Toledo metro, but wet roadways may still contribute to slower travel.
The cold breeze will also affect outdoor plans. Westerly winds will be sustained at 10-15 mph, even gusting up to 30 mph.
The brisk breeze will contribute to a wind chill or “feels like” temperatures in the 20s Thursday evening.
A few lingering rain and snow showers are possible on Friday.
Northwest winds may gust up to 30 mph, so bundle up for the opening night of the Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas. You can watch the official tree lighting live on WTOL 11 News on air and on WTOL 11+ starting at 5 p.m. Friday.
The evening wind chill will dip down below freezing Friday night.
Highs will rebound to the 40s heading into the weekend with a persistent breeze making conditions feel cooler.
A few isolated sprinkles and flurries may stick around for the Bowling Green Holiday Parade on Saturday morning, which you can watch live on air on WTOL 11, and WTOL 11+ on your favorite streaming platform.
The weekend will feature mainly dry conditions with temperatures gradually climbing near 50 degrees by Sunday.
Another weather disturbance could bring scattered rain chances to start off the week of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Day will feel brisk and chilly with morning low temperatures near freezing for the Dave’s Turkey Chase. Afternoon highs will be near 40 degrees.
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The extended forecast features a much cooler trend into the end of November.
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