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Village of Forest
Thursday January 22nd, 2026 :: 02:10 a.m. EST

Advisory

Winter Storm Watch until 07:00AM Monday

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations in excess of 6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected on Sunday. Sub-zero wind chills are expected Saturday night into Sunday morning, and again Sunday night into Monday morning.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SANDUSKY ... ERIE ... HANCOCK ... SENECA ... HURON ... WYANDOT ... CRAWFORD ... RICHLAND ... MARION ... MORROW ... KNOX

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Address/Location
Village of Forest
211 W Lima St
Forest, OH 45843

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 419-273-2500

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Watch

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