Snow is coming to central Ohio. What to know Saturday, Dec. 13

Columbus Dispatch

Sat, December 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM UTC

2 min read

Central Ohio is likely to see 3-5 inches of snow on Dec. 13, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

A winter weather advisory has been issued. It will be in effect from 1 p.m. Dec. 13 to 7 a.m. Dec. 14. Here's what you need to know.

Are roads closed for the snow?

The Ohio Department of Transportation's OHGO website has real-time updates on road and highway closures, delays, construction and traffic. You can even take a look at an ODOT traffic camera to check out road conditions yourself before you get out there.

Popular navigation apps like Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps also show road closures and delays, and they will often factor traffic or slowdowns into your ETA.

More: Here's how to check if Ohio roads near you are closed during winter weather

How to know if your street's been plowed

Columbus' roads are divided into three priority levels, with crews clearing priority 1 roads first.

To check what priority level your street is and see when it was plowed last, visit the city's Warrior Watch website. You can click on your road to see when it was serviced last and use the tab at the top to see what priority level it is.

More: Here's how you can find out if your Columbus neighborhood has been plowed

Will the snowstorm cause power outages? What to know

AEP Ohio offers several ways to check whether there is a power outage in the area.

The company offers an outage map on its website that is available for anyone to view. Customers who provide their login credentials can access more detailed information based on the address for their account.

The Columbus Division of Power, South Central Power, First Energy and Edison Ohio also track outages online.

Check out this story for more information.

How old is too old to shovel snow?

Experts warn that snow shoveling can pose serious health risks, particularly for older adults and those with preexisting conditions.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine reports that more than 200,000 adults were treated in emergency rooms for snow shoveling injuries from 1990 to 2006. During that time, over 1,600 deaths were linked to the activity.

Dig deeper: How old is too old to shovel snow? What experts recommend in Ohio

Need to drive in the snow? What you should know

If it's coming down heavy, it's best to avoid driving at all. But if you do, you should clean that snow off your car.

And if you're dealing with an icy windshield, find tips to deal with that here.

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Saturday snowstorm coming. Road conditions, power outages, plowing info

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