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Ohio Braces for Polar Vortex: Bitter Cold Ahead

12/1/2025

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The National Weather Service forecasts below-normal temperatures in Ohio December 1 through December 5, with a 70–80% chance in northwestern Ohio.
Cincinnati may see light snow this weekend, with a 50% chance of accumulation.
The Midwest will experience the coldest temperatures early next week, with highs in the teens and lows below zero.
The most extreme cold is forecast for the third week of December, driven by the polar vortex.

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The National Weather Service forecasts below-normal temperatures in Ohio December 1 through December 5, with a 70–80% chance in northwestern Ohio.
Cincinnati may see light snow this weekend, with a 50% chance of accumulation.
The Midwest will experience the coldest temperatures early next week, with highs in the teens and lows below zero.
The most extreme cold is forecast for the third week of December, driven by the polar vortex.