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Snow starts in hours as the river continues to rise

Accumulating snow will give at least one commute time a slowdown

The latest weather forecast from WCPO's 9 First Warning Weather team.

By: Steve Raleigh

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A Winter Weather Advisory continues for the Tri-State as the snow begins just before daybreak. Most areas will likely see 1"-2" but Northern Kentucky will likely see a bit more. temperatures will be frigid in the morning falling to the mid-teens.

Winter Weather Advisory until Noon Wednesday

We'll see a break into the afternoon before another wave moves in from the northwest at night. Wednesday's highs will only reach the low 20s under mostly cloudy skies. About 9-10 pm, more snow moves across the area and could mean flurries through Thursday morning.

Cold remains an issue once the snow is done, with wind chills sub-zero on Thursday and low temperatures into the single digits and teens. We finally start to thaw late Friday and into the weekend with highs on Saturday in the mid-30s and the low 40s on Sunday.

Flooding concerns along the Ohio River
As if the snow and cold weren’t enough, flooding is also a concern along the Ohio River. A Flood Warning is in effect through at least Friday. Water levels will continue to rise, with the river expected to crest around 55.4 feet on Wednesday night into Thursday. For perspective, Moderate Flood Stage is at 56 feet.

Here’s a closer look:

At 50 feet, Riverside Park off River Road starts flooding
At 52 feet, most of the Public Landing is underwater
At 53 feet, flooding begins on Riverside Drive in Covington, and New Richmond in Clermont County can also see impacts
At 54 feet, the Sawyer Point Amphitheater area will flood
At 55 feet, much of Anderson Township, the East End and California are affected along Kellogg Avenue, with stretches of Kellogg Avenue closed. Additionally, Low-lying roads in Bromley and Ludlow also flood.
At 55.5 feet, basement flooding in East End starts to occur. Stretches of Route 8 in Kentucky start to see water.
At 56 feet, significant flooding happens at Coney Island, Riverbend, and a few businesses along Kellogg Avenue. Much of Route 8 in Kentucky, Route 56 in Indiana, and both Route 52 and old Route 52 flooded in areas
If you live in a flood-prone area, keep an eye on conditions and have a plan in place

OVERNIGHT
Snow begins before daybreak
Low: 15

WEDNESDAY
Morning snow
A break into the afternoon
Still cold
High: 22

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Snow re-develops
Flurries possible overnight into Thursday morning
Low: 12

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