TOLEDO, Ohio — An ALERT DAY is in effect for Thursday.
What to expect:
- ALERT DAY Thursday: First taste of winter
- Lingering rain and snow showers possible
- Much colder weather pattern ahead
Scattered showers will develop overnight into Thursday with a few wet snowflakes mixing in as temperatures drop.
By daybreak Thursday, you’ll feel a taste of winter in the air with temperatures near freezing and scattered rain and snow showers.
An ALERT DAY remains in effect as cold, windy, wet weather impacts the region.
Light snow will grow increasingly likely during the afternoon to the west of Toledo with a light coating possible on grassy surfaces near the Indiana-Ohio state line.
Accumulations are highly unlikely for the Toledo metro, but wet roadways may still contribute to slower travel.
Though the greatest potential for sticking snow will impact Indiana rather than Ohio, the cold breeze will also affect outdoor plans. Westerly winds will be sustained at 10-15 mph, gusting up to 30 mph.
The brisk breeze will contribute to a wind chill or “feels like” in the 20s Thursday evening.
You’ll need the winter coat, hat and gloves on Thursday’s ALERT DAY as the coldest air of the season arrives.
A few lingering rain and snow showers are possible on Friday, making for a damp and cool start to the weekend.
Though temperatures will rebound to the mid-40s, the persistent breeze will make conditions feel cooler. Northwest winds may gust up to 30 mph Friday, so bundle up for the opening night of the Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas. The evening wind chill will dip down below freezing after dark.
A few isolated sprinkles and flurries may stick around for the Bowling Green Holiday Parade on Saturday morning.
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 and afternoon highs near 40 degrees.
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The extended forecast features a much cooler trend into the end of November. Stay tuned to the WTOL 11 weather team for the latest 10-day forecast.
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