MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—A significant winter storm is set to blanket Marion County starting early Sunday morning, bringing heavy snow and sub-zero wind chills to the area. According to the National Weather Service, snow is expected to begin after 2 a.m. tonight, with the most intense conditions arriving Sunday when accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are possible. With temperatures peaking near 19 degrees and wind gusts reaching 25 mph, local officials warn of hazardous travel and wind chill values dipping as low as -8 before the system begins to taper off Monday afternoon.
Here is the latest National Weather Service forecast:
Today-Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -8. East wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight-Snow, mainly after 2am. Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -1. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday-Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 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 -6. North wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday-A slight chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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