Eric Elwell

Columbus

Chief Meteorologist at Spectrum News 1 Ohio

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Articles

This week bookended by winter storms

Jan 9, 2025 | spectrumnews1.com | Eric Elwell

OHIO — This week will be bookended by winter storms as the next system is forecast to arrive Friday afternoon. Snow will spread into Ohio from west to east beginning mid-afternoon Friday with the snow increasing in coverage Friday evening. The snow will taper off quickly from west to east during the predawn hours Saturday. With arctic air already in place, the snow will quickly stick once it starts to fall. The snow like likely slow down the Friday evening commute across most of the state.
Potential storm could impact Thanksgiving travel

Nov 24, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Eric Elwell

OHIO — A storm system is predicted to develop across the Central Plains on Wednesday, moving into the Ohio Valley by Thanksgiving morning. What You Need To KnowThanksgiving travel may be impactedRain and snow likely to impact Ohio as early as WednesdaySome snow accumulation is possibleThe exact track the storm will take and the amount of cold air that will be in place is unclear.
Wintry weather continues overnight

Nov 21, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Eric Elwell |Nathan Sharman

OHIO — Our first blast of winter weather continues into the night before temperatures slowly rise on Friday.
First blast of wintry weather on the way

Nov 19, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Eric Elwell

After weeks of unseasonably mild weather, Ohio's first taste of winter will be moving in Wednesday afternoon. The coldest air of the season will be accompanied by the season's first snow on Thursday.
Ohio's tornado count is one of the nation's highest

Apr 20, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Eric Elwell

OHIO — As of April 19, Ohio has recorded 35 tornado touchdowns since the beginning of the year, according to data released Friday from the National Weather Service. What You Need To KnowOhio jumps up to 35 confirmed tornadoes as of late AprilThe National Weather Service confirmed five additional tornadoes from Wednesday's stormsThe state experienced 56 tornadoes last yearSevere weather season got off to a quick start with the first nine tornadoes recorded on Feb. 28.
Severe storms threaten Ohio as April begins

Mar 31, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Eric Elwell

As April begins, a powerful spring storm system is expected to move slowly into the Ohio Valley. A stationary front has been stalled across Ohio since Saturday, which has already brought a round of storms that produced hail and heavy rainfall.
Forecasting the eclipse: How weather could impact Ohio's front-row seat

Feb 8, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Eric Elwell

An out of this world event will occur on April 8, 2024, and Ohio will have a front-row seat! Well, at least, we hope. We are talking about the total solar eclipse. There is one minor problem that could get in the way. April is typically not the sunniest month in Ohio. Our proximity to large bodies of water, the Great Lakes, doesn’t help our chances, as they can increase our chances for cloud cover.
December will likely feature a weather pattern change

Nov 30, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Eric Elwell

A blast of winter collided with the end of the Thanksgiving holiday, just in time for shoppers to hit the stores and get in the Christmas spirit. But a pattern change will occur to start December. What You Need To KnowLate November arctic air retreats for early DecemberDespite somewhat milder air, the weather will remain activeA weather pattern shift is possible before ChristmasThe lake-effect snow machine went into high gear earlier this week, dumping several inches of snow in the Snow Belt.
As November approaches, so does our average first snowfall

Oct 26, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Eric Elwell

We are wrapping up October and heading into a month when the possibility of snowflakes quickly ramps up. What You Need To KnowThe average first snowfall for much of Ohio occurs in NovemberSnowfall amounts over the last several years in Ohio has been decliningEl Niño is likely to limit amount of cold and snow this winterOf course, there have been times we’ve had snow on the ground well before Halloween, but that is highly unusual.
Extreme summer heat sparing Ohio, for now

Aug 18, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Eric Elwell

Don’t blink now, but we are over halfway through summer. Since school is starting for many kids, it seems summer is already over. For the Ohio Valley, it has been somewhat of an unusual season, with numerous rounds of showers and storms. We typically see calmer weather set up by late July into August, but not this year.