New Year's Day is right around the corner. While this winter holiday can often feature colder temperatures and frozen precipitation here in Ohio, that is not always the case.

Let’s look at what kinds of weather Mother Nature can throw at us for New Year’s Day.

While the weather varies from one year to the next, using the temperature and precipitation averages (also called “normals”) can give us a glimpse of what can generally be expected for Jan 1.

High temperatures are often in the 30s and 40s and any precipitation that occurs is typically on the lighter side.

Weather records date back to the late 1800s for our major cities. Since then, there have been quite a few holidays with out of the ordinary–if not extreme–weather.

Temperatures have dropped below zero and have warmed to nearly 70 degrees. Soaking rain and heavy snow have been measured in inches on a few occasions.

The weather around Ohio for last year was on the mild and rainy side.

While it did rain on New Year's Eve, it was mainly dry on New Year's Day. Temperatures were above average so snow was not present.

While we missed out on having a white Christmas this year with near-record warmth, winter weather lovers might appreciate our New Year's forecast.

We have the chance for a few rain and snow showers on New Year’s Eve with a few flurries lingering on New Year’s Day. High temperatures are forecast to be chilly, but fairly close to normal in the middle-to-upper 30s.

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