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The Columbus Dispatch

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Strong El Niño to bring warmer winter to Ohio

One of the strongest-ever El Niño weather patterns is expected to bring a warmer-than-usual winter to Ohio. While a warmer-than-average winter could alleviate some winter heating bills and make travel easier, State Climatologist and Ohio State field specialist Aaron Wilson cautioned that people could also expect temperatures to vary throughout the winter in an article published Oct. 8 by the OSU College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. “I expect temperatures to fluctuate considerably this winter with a few bouts of cold air but fewer sustained cold periods,” Wilson said. While the winter is generally expected to be warmer than usual, Wilson said that the weather pattern could also bring sharp temperature changes and extreme weather, especailly in the southern part of the state. According to the winter weather outlook that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released Oct. 15, Ohio is likely to have a warmer-than-usual winter , on average, while precipitation over the winter has equal chances of being wetter or drier than usual. El Niño weather patterns happen when the surface of the Pacific Ocean in tropical areas becomes unusually warm. This has ripple effects around many parts of the world, including the United States. Usually, a

Ohio · 24d

13 Action News

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Widespread frost tonight, first freeze for some - Derek’s First Alert Forecast (Oct. 17th, 2026)

Toledo, OH · 22d

WTOL 11

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Temperatures near freezing Sunday morning

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ODOT prepares snowplows for winter weather

As Northeast Ohioans deal with cold and frosty conditions this weekend, ODOT is already getting its snowplows prepared for the winter season.

Ohio · 23d
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Country Herald

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Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Freeze Watch: Lows in the 20s Sunday Oct 18

Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Kentucky face potentially damaging freezing conditions Sunday.

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Country Herald

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Central Ohio Weather: Sunshine and 70s October 20-23

Subfreezing temperatures threaten plants and outdoor plumbing before sunshine brings highs near 70 degrees.

Columbus, OH · 22d

CBS News

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Frost Advisory overnight

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Country Herald

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Columbus, OH Weather Alert: Freeze Warning Through Sunday Morning Oct 18

Freeze Warning covers southwestern and central Ohio Saturday night, with lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s.

Columbus, OH · 23d

Country Herald

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Ohio Freeze Watch: Lows Near 30 Sunday Oct 18 Across Much of State

Cleveland, Toledo, Akron and Youngstown areas face potential frost and freeze damage early Sunday.

Ohio · 24d

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Indiana Weather Alert | Freeze Warning

* WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE…Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio. * WHEN…From 3 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other. sensitive vegetation. Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:37PM EDT until...

Indiana · 23d

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Experts predict dry, warm winter in Ohio

This winter, abnormally dry conditions are expected in Ohio due to the upcoming El Niño, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. El Niño is the warm phase associated with the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, which is when cycles of warm and cool water in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific change where ocean heat is released in the atmosphere, influencing global weather patterns, according to NOAA.

Ohio · 26d

13 Action News

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Widespread frost tonight, first freeze for some - Derek's First Alert Forecast (Oct. 17th, 2026)

Toledo, OH · 22d

WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

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ODOT preps plows for winter weather in Northeast Ohio

CLEVELAND (WJW) – It could only be a handful of weeks before snow flurries are flying in Northeast Ohio, so the Ohio Department of Transportation’s crews spent Friday morning making sure their snowplows are ready to go. 150-point inspections were completed to make sure every single mechanical function on the trucks is in working order. […]

Northeast Ohio, OH · 23d

sevenlakes.news

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Saturday Morning Wind Chills Drop to 28 Degrees for Toledo, Lima, and Youngstown While Cleveland Holds Near 36 as Big Cooldown Grips the Region

OHIO — A major temperature change is coming to Ohio, with wind chills near or below freezing expected by Saturday morning, October 17. Actual temperatures will fall into the 30s across much of the state, and gusty winds will make it feel even colder. Wind chills of 28 to 32 degrees are expected in northwest and northeast Ohio. The cooldown comes just days after summer-like warmth across the state.

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Country Herald

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Ohio Valley Weather: Damaging Winds Tonight, Frost Oct 15-18

Wilmington faces a 41-degree temperature swing as storms give way to near-freezing conditions.

Wilmington, OH · 25d

WFMJ.com

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A long dry and sunny stretch of weather ahead

A cold front swept across eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania on Friday, and temperatures fall from the upper 60s to the mid 50s. That temperature plunge will continue early Saturday; the brisk wind will make it feel like it is in the lower 30s at daybreak. Thankfully, the wind will diminish as Saturday afternoon wears on. Despite less wind and plenty of sunshine, it will be quite chilly Saturday afternoon with temperatures no higher than the upper 40s to near 50.

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floridaing.com

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Isolated Brief Tornadoes and 40 to 60 MPH Wind Gusts Target Springfield, Champaign, Indianapolis and Bloomington Overnight as Storms Push From Illinois to Ohio

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS — Strong to severe storms are possible late tonight into Friday morning across a wide stretch of the Midwest, from Illinois through Indiana and into western Ohio. The main concerns are a low-end damaging wind risk with gusts of 40 to 60 mph, along with isolated brief tornadoes. The greatest tornado risk is focused across central Illinois and central Indiana, including Springfield, Champaign, Indianapolis and Bloomington, where storms are expected to arrive during the overnight hours.

Indianapolis, IN · 25d

paulpoteet.com

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Indiana Weather Alert | Freeze Warning

* WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected. * WHERE…Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio. * WHEN…From 3 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other. sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor. plumbing. Freeze Warning issued October...

Indiana · 23d

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Disaster recovery center opens in Reynoldsburg to support residents impacted by August floods

Disaster recovery centers are now open to support central Ohio residents impacted by the flooding that occurred in the region between Aug. 10-22. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster assistance funding is available to affected individuals in Clermont, Franklin, Hamilton, Licking, Morgan, Muskingum and Perry counties after flooding from Aug. 10-22.

Reynoldsburg, OH · 25d

WHIO Dayton

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13 dogs from Alabama arrive in Ohio after Hurricane Isaias

More than a dozen dogs were taken from Alabama and brought here in Ohio after Hurricane Isaias.

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