To quote Ned Stark from The Game of Thrones, “Winter is coming. We know what’s coming with it.”
The Galion area is about to get a first taste of that season, with a real opportunity to see snowflakes coming on Monday night.
For reference, the average first snowfall date in north central Ohio is November 15. The earliest in recorded history was on October 18, 1992.
A Freeze Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service in Cleveland for Monday evening through Tuesday morning and impacting our area. Sub-freezing temperatures in the lower 30s are possible. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
The NWS recommends that steps be taken to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
There will be a rebound of more seasonal temperatures by Friday, when the high is expected to approach 60 degrees. In the meantime, this is the official current forecast through Thursday night:
Monday – Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph.
Monday Night – A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 14 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday – A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind 11 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night – Rain showers likely before 5am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday – A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected
Wednesday Night – Widespread frost, mainly after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday – Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
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