Good afternoon! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Ohio Weather Podcast. It's Sunday, February 22nd. And folks, winter just showed up with a grudge.

That little dusting overnight? Just the warm up act. Snow starts flying by 11 A.M. Across the state. But the real story is up in Northeast Ohio. A Winter Weather Advisory kicks in at 6 P.M. Tonight for Cuyahoga, Lake. And Geauga counties. You're looking at 3 to 5 inches by Tuesday morning. Lake effect bands near the Pennsylvania border could pile on even more. Snow doesn't quit until 11 A.M. Monday. That's a full 24 hours of white.

Now swing down to Columbus. Snow peaks around 1 P.M. Today. Visibility drops fast. Highs only reach 36 degrees by 3 P.M., then nosedive to 25 by morning. Northwest gusts hit 30 miles an hour. At 8 A.M. Tomorrow, it'll feel like 13 degrees. That's the kind of cold that makes your steering wheel feel personal.

Over in Southwest Ohio, you're catching the lighter end. Snow showers between 11 A.M. And 1 P.M., highs near 35 degrees, then temps slide to 25 overnight. Cincinnati gets off easy this round.

Here's what makes it interesting, though. Statewide gusts near 30 miles an hour plus snow showers equals sudden whiteouts. You'll want to slow way down if you're on the road this afternoon.

Now the plot twist for the week. Tuesday starts the climb. Central Ohio pushes toward 40 degrees. Southwest hits 43. Wednesday gets wild. Cincinnati could touch 53 while Cleveland hangs in the upper 30s. Thursday brings a messy rain and snow mix. But Friday? Sunshine returns. Columbus hits 46, Cleveland 42, Cincinnati 52. Saturday might be the real shocker. Highs flirting with 57 to 61 degrees statewide. A genuine spring tease before reality checks in Sunday.

Oh. And we gained two minutes and 32 seconds of daylight today. Sunset at 6:16 P.M. The light is winning.

Keep your phone charged and your windshield scraper close tonight. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!