Snow has been spreading in from the west, and will taper off by late morning before colder air arrives, according to Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Kirstie Zontini.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Butler, Clinton, and Warren counties until noon. Randolph County is also under a Winter Weather Advisory that will expire at 10 a.m.
Accumulating snow will fall at its heaviest during the morning commute. Scattered snow showers are possible throughout the day; drivers should expect slick spots and reduced visability.
Accumulations are expected around 2 inches in Butler, Clinton, and Warren counties with other areas seeing at least a coating.
Today will also be breezy, with wind chills of about 10 to 15 below zero all day.
A Wind Chill Advisory will go into effect for the entire Miami Valley at 4 p.m. and will expire Friday at noon.
Wind chills will range from 10 to 24 below zero during the advisory.
Thursday: Look for partly sunny skies, but wind chills and air temps will register well below zero. This could be the coldest day of the week, with highs in the upper single digits.
Friday: Another below zero start. Mostly sunny early with clouds and possibly some light snow arriving into the night. Highs around 20.
Saturday: Another storm system will bring some scattered snow, possibly mixing with rain. High temps expected in the mid-30s.
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