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New York Yankees trade relievers Luis Cessa and Justin Wilson to Cincinnati Reds

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NEW YORK — The New York Yankees traded relievers Luis Cessa and Justin Wilson to the Cincinnati Reds late Tuesday night for a player to be named.

The move could signal the Yankees are pursuing a big addition to their bullpen and were looking to create room.

The deal was announced hours after New York won 4-3 at Tampa Bay, and Cincinnati finished off a 7-4 road victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.

The Yankees also made a bullpen move Monday, acquiring reliever Clay Holmes from the Pittsburgh Pirates for minor league infielders Hoy Park and Diego Castillo.

The 29-year-old Cessa went 3-1 with a 2.82 ERA in 29 relief appearances for the Yankees this season.

Wilson, 33, was 1-1 with a 7.50 ERA in 21 outings. The left-hander missed a combined 34 games during two stints on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation (March 29 to April 9) and a strained right hamstring (May 29 to June 30). He signed a one-year contract in February with a player option for 2022.

New York is nine games behind AL East-leading Boston and seven back of the second-place Rays, but much closer in the hunt for the second AL wild card.

Cincinnati is in second place in the NL Central, seven games behind Milwaukee, and also is chasing San Diego for the second NL wild card.

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Biden speaks to half-empty room at CNN town hall

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President Biden on Wednesday spoke to a half-empty auditorium while doing a live CNN “town hall” event in Ohio.

The more than dozen empty rows weren’t apparent to television viewers thanks to flattering shots that appeared to show a full, non-distanced crowd packing the front rows — in a striking visual display of normalcy after more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions.

But members of the traveling White House press pool shared photos from the back of the room, revealing that, in fact, the venue was far from packed at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati.

Bloomberg News reporter Jennifer Epstein, who traveled with Biden as a representative of wire services, tweeted an image of “[w]hat the Biden CNN town hall looks like from the back of the auditorium”

Voice of America reporter Steve Herman, the radio pool reporter for the trip, tweeted a similar image showing that the “[b]ack of the auditorium is empty.”

Herman also published a video showing other angles where spectators were missing from seats.

The image of empty seats was discordant with Biden’s attempt to project confidence in overcoming the coronavirus pandemic, including his assertion, “this is not a pandemic.”

President Joe Biden insists “this is not a pandemic,” while discussing rising COVID-19 cases from the Delta variant during CNN’s “town hall” event
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It’s unclear if the room was half-full due to concerns about the virus or due to a lack of public interest. A White House official referred an inquiry to CNN.

CNN spokeswoman Lauren Pratapas told The Post, “This was a typical audience size for a CNN town hall.” She did not elaborate on the reason for the small crowd size.

Former President Donald Trump routinely mocked Biden during last year’s presidential campaign for drawing small audiences — even before the pandemic — compared to his own rallies that generally featured tens of thousands of fired-up fans.

The White House has not confirmed whether there were capacity limits during CNN’s “town hall” event with President Joe Biden.
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“Biden comes to Florida, you have like 12, 13 people. You know, they do the circles. And he has a hard time filling up the circles. Here we probably have 30,000 people or so,” Trump told a roaring crowd in Jacksonville, Fla., in September.



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Great expectations for Cincinnati Reds after 14-1 win over Pirates

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This sure is fun, isn’t it?

It was another day with impressive hitting in run-producing situations and for power, as the Cincinnati Reds won their fourth in a row and fourth out of five games out of the gate.

Some in Redleg Nation and beyond will cite small sample size before being willing to consider that this might be the start of something big. I will certainly admit that it’s too early to say anything other than maybe all of last year’s bad BABIP luck is reversing itself in less than a week’s time. It’s also very fair to suggest that for at least the past two days, they have been playing against essentially a Class AAAA team.

For the sake of discussion, let’s say that what we’re seeing in early 2021 is much more representative of this team’s offensive capabilities than what we witnessed in 2020. This team, if it continues to play well this year and beyond, has the potential of a young core that can be a factor for several years.

Including this season, this is how many years the Reds have members of the current major league roster under team control:

6: Jonathan India, Tyler Stephenson

5: Tejay Antone, Aristides Aquino, Alex Blandino, Cionel Perez, Sal Romano, Nick Senzel

4: Jose DeLeon, Carson Fulmer, Jeff Hoffman, Lucas Sims

3: Luis Castillo, Amir Garrett, Tyler Mahle, Jesse Winker

2: Tyler Naquin

And that doesn’t include future hoped-for reinforcements such as pitchers Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo and shortstop Jose Garcia.

Clearly, in the spirit of small sample size, there might be some names on the list above that are not quite as shiny in a week or two. But if you believe there is a core here of a good team with a contending window of several seasons, then the numbers above could add up to some great expectations.

The Offense

It started early and really never stopped.

Naquin batted 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and seven knocked in for one of the best Cincinnati batting lines this side of Scooter Gennett. His seven RBIs are the most ever for a Reds leadoff hitter. And he leads the National League with nine RBI.

Other three-hit performers were Senzel, India and Tucker Barnhart.

The Pitching

Lefthander Wade Miley showed what Reds fans were hoping for a year ago, six innings of shutout pitching.

Notes Worth Noting

Since 1895, no Cincinnati Reds team has scored as many as the 46 runs this team scored in its first five 2021 games. Fourteen runs were the most scored by Cincinnati since mid-2019.

The 13-run margin of victory was Cincinnati’s largest at home over Pittsburgh since 1926.

Up Next for the Cincinnati Reds

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds

Wednesday, April 7, 12:35 pm ET

Chad Kuhl (3.00 ERA, 0-0) vs Luis Castillo (21.60 ERA, 0-1)



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Big outdoor events OK under simplified Ohio pandemic orders, governor says

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Ohio’s newly simplified pandemic restrictions will continue requirements for wearing masks and social distancing in public but will ease rules for large outdoor gatherings such as graduations and festivals, state officials said Monday.Though the state will no longer limit the size of such events, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said participants would be asked to stay separated in groups of 10 or fewer – rather than merging into one huge crowd – to help reduce possible spread of the coronavirus. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ORDERAsked how that would be enforced at a typically crowded festival, DeWine said: “People just need to use common sense.” Indoor facilities are still limited to 25% of fixed seating capacity.The Ohio restrictions issued throughout the pandemic are being updated and consolidated this week to make them simpler for residents and event organizers to understand, state officials said.They emphasize the importance of wearing masks, social distancing, staying in smaller groups and sanitizing, health director Stephanie McCloud said.DeWine also said the state doesn’t intend to require a coronavirus vaccination for K-12 or college students next school year. But he urged those age 16 and up who are eligible for the vaccine to get it.

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Ohio’s newly simplified pandemic restrictions will continue requirements for wearing masks and social distancing in public but will ease rules for large outdoor gatherings such as graduations and festivals, state officials said Monday.

Though the state will no longer limit the size of such events, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said participants would be asked to stay separated in groups of 10 or fewer – rather than merging into one huge crowd – to help reduce possible spread of the coronavirus.

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Asked how that would be enforced at a typically crowded festival, DeWine said: “People just need to use common sense.”

Indoor facilities are still limited to 25% of fixed seating capacity.

The Ohio restrictions issued throughout the pandemic are being updated and consolidated this week to make them simpler for residents and event organizers to understand, state officials said.

They emphasize the importance of wearing masks, social distancing, staying in smaller groups and sanitizing, health director Stephanie McCloud said.

DeWine also said the state doesn’t intend to require a coronavirus vaccination for K-12 or college students next school year. But he urged those age 16 and up who are eligible for the vaccine to get it.

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Cincinnati Reds OF Nick Castellanos suspended 2 games for sparking brawl

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Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos has been suspended two games for his actions Saturday which led to a benches-clearing brawl with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Castellanos, who is appealing the suspension, was not the only player to be penalized as he and five others were also fined.

The drama actually began on Thursday, Opening Day, when the Reds right fielder hit a home run and hopped out of the box before tossing his bat. After an off day for the teams on Friday, Castellanos was hit by a pitch from Cardinals reliever Jake Woodford in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game.

Unfazed by the plunking, Castellanos retrieved the ball and offered to toss it back to Woodford before flipping it out of play. When Castellanos came around to score on a wild pitch later in the inning, he slid and bumped into Woodford, who was covering at home plate, then stood up, yelled and flexed in front of the pitcher.

As Castellanos began walking away, catcher Yadier Molina rushed up and tapped him from behind, and the benches and bullpens emptied. Only Castellanos was ejected as umpire crew chief Jim Reynolds said Castellanos “re-engaged the pitcher in unnecessary fashion,” after sliding into home.

“I’m not out here to disrespect nobody or whatever, but I want to win,” Castellanos said after Saturday’s 9-6 win.

St. Louis manager Mike Shildt saw it differently.

“There is no need to stand over somebody and taunt somebody,” Shildt said.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

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Teen dead, another teen hospitalized after falling through icy lake in Highland County

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One teenager is dead and another has been hospitalized after falling through an icy lake in Highland County on Tuesday.Keaira Scott, 16, was killed after falling through the ice at Rocky Fork Lake, the Highland County Coroner confirmed Thursday. Her 13-year-old brother also fell through the ice, but was able to get himself out of the water.It all happened around 6:30 p.m. near the north shore boat docks at Rocky Fork Lake.Officials with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, as well as dive teams from neighboring counties, were called out to respond and began searching the lake.Around 11 p.m., after hours of searching, Scott, who had been trapped under the ice for four hours, was found unresponsive by emergency crews and pulled from the water. She was taken to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. An Ohio Department of Natural Resources officer, who was assisting in the rescue, died after suffering a medical emergency.ODNR confirmed Wednesday that ODNR Officer Jason Lagore was assisting in the rescue when he suffered a medical emergency. He was taken to Highland District Hospital where he was pronounced dead.RELATED: ODNR officer dies of medical emergency responding to drowning in Highland County“Our hearts are with the family and loved ones of Officer Jason Lagore, who died in the line of duty last night,” said Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz. “Our law enforcement officers and their families carry a unique and challenging burden of responsibilities, and we are deeply grateful for their service.”Lagore served for 15 years with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. He was responsible for the first ODNR K-9 academy, led the Division of Parks and Watercraft K-9 training program, and was well respected across the state for his expertise working with K-9s.Lagore is survived by his wife Michelle, his two young sons, and his K-9 partner, Sarge.Investigators have set up a memorial fund in his honor.

One teenager is dead and another has been hospitalized after falling through an icy lake in Highland County on Tuesday.

Keaira Scott, 16, was killed after falling through the ice at Rocky Fork Lake, the Highland County Coroner confirmed Thursday.

Her 13-year-old brother also fell through the ice, but was able to get himself out of the water.

It all happened around 6:30 p.m. near the north shore boat docks at Rocky Fork Lake.

Officials with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, as well as dive teams from neighboring counties, were called out to respond and began searching the lake.

Around 11 p.m., after hours of searching, Scott, who had been trapped under the ice for four hours, was found unresponsive by emergency crews and pulled from the water. She was taken to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

An Ohio Department of Natural Resources officer, who was assisting in the rescue, died after suffering a medical emergency.

ODNR confirmed Wednesday that ODNR Officer Jason Lagore was assisting in the rescue when he suffered a medical emergency. He was taken to Highland District Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

RELATED: ODNR officer dies of medical emergency responding to drowning in Highland County

“Our hearts are with the family and loved ones of Officer Jason Lagore, who died in the line of duty last night,” said Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz. “Our law enforcement officers and their families carry a unique and challenging burden of responsibilities, and we are deeply grateful for their service.”

Lagore served for 15 years with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. He was responsible for the first ODNR K-9 academy, led the Division of Parks and Watercraft K-9 training program, and was well respected across the state for his expertise working with K-9s.

Lagore is survived by his wife Michelle, his two young sons, and his K-9 partner, Sarge.

Investigators have set up a memorial fund in his honor.

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Winter storm to bring more accumulating snow overnight

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TIMELINE: Snow showers linger Thursday, bringing additional light accumulations



WHILE. KELLY: I KEEP TRYING TO LOOK AT THE SEVEN DAY FORECAST, AND I DO NOT SEE IT. RANDI: THERE IS THE POTENTIAL NEXT WEEK OF ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT SYSTEM MONDAY AND TUESDAY. THE END OF THIS PARTICULAR SYSTEM IS INSIGHT AS WE LOOK AT THE RADAR,. THE ONE TO THE SOUTH IS STILL LINGERING FROM LAST NIGHT. IT HAD SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN, AND WILL LIKELY CONTINUE TO CAUSE ISSUES IN THE SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES AFTER THE SUN COMES UP AND THE SNOW IS GONE. TREE LIMBS DOWN AND POWER INTERRUPTIONS IS A POSSIBILITY. DOWN TOWARD MANCHESTER, SOME SNOW SHOWERS. THE BACK EDGE IS QUICKLY MOVING THROUGH, BY 5:00 WE ARE DONE WITH IT, AND BY 5:30. LOOKING BACK TO THE 275 LOOP, THINGS ARE QUIET BUT YOU MAY NOTICE FLURRIES. LIGHT SNOW NEAR NEWTOWN AND FAIRFAX. OTHER COUNTY, HERE COMES THE SECONDARY LINE FROM THE NORTH. IT IS DROPPING SOUTH. YOU CAN SEE NEAR MONROE ON I-75, A POCKET OF LIGHT SNOW. THIS BAND IS WORKING NORTH TO SOUTH AT 10 MILES PER HOUR, NOT MOVING FAST, NOT A TON OF SNOW. IT HAD MORE OOMPH IN THE MORNING. IT COULD BRING A LIGHT COATING, BECAUSE TEMPERATURES IN THE TEENS, SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE. ANYTHING FROM A DUSTING TO ONE INCH OF ADDITIONAL SNOW, AND AS WE GET TO 5:00, IT WILL BE AN ISSUE IN BUTLER AND WARREN COUNTY. BY 6:00 IT IS IN THE 275 LOOP. NOT A LOT, BUT SOMETIMES A HALF-INCH CAN CAUSE ISSUES. WE HAVE CREWS IN PLACE WATCHING THAT. WINTER STORM WARNINGS REMAIN IN EFFECT TO THE SOUTH AND EAST. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN COUNTIES. THE SNOW EXITS BETWEEN 5:00 AND 5:30. THE IMPACTS, ICY ROADS, SMALL TREE LIMBS MAY HAVE FALLEN. BE EXTRA CAUTIOUS IN THE SOUTHERNMOST COMMUNITIES. THAT IS WHY THAT WARNING CONTINUES UNTIL 7:00 EVEN THOUGH THE SNOW WAS GONE BY 5:00. THE LINE FROM THE NORTH DRIFTING SOUTHWARD, THIS KEEPS IT NORTH. 5:00 IT IS TO THE NORTH, 6:00 CLOSE TO CINCINNATI. 7:00, CLOSE TO NORTHERN KENTUCKY. BY 10:00 A.M. THE SNOW SHOWERS ARE MOVING OUT. IT WILL BE WINDY AND COLD. RIGHT NOW, 19. WINDS OUT OF THE NORTH AT 12 MILES PER HOUR, SO IT FEELS LIKE 7. LINGERING SNOW THROUGH 10:00 A.M. WITH A 20 MILE-PER-HOUR WIND BEST IT WILL FEEL LIKE THE TEENS . WE ARE AT 22.5 INCHES FOR THE SEASON, AND IN AN AVERAGE WINTER, WE GET 22.3. EVERYTHING WE GET NOW IS SURPLUS SNOWFALL, AND THERE IS MORE COMING. TODAY, 25 WITH MORNING SNOW AND GUSTY WINDS. FRIDAY IS DRY AND COLD. MOST OF SATURDAY IS AS WELL. SATURDAY EVENING HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHT SNOW. HALF-INCH TO MAYBE ONE INCH. SUNDAY WILL BE DRY. I’M KEEPING MY EYE ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY FOR THE POTENTIAL FOR ANOTHER BIGGER SYSTEM. THERE IS A LOT OF VARIABLES IN WHAT WE WILL BE SEEN, BUT KEEP IN MIND WE COULD SEE A DECENT SYSTEM NEXT WEEK WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR A GOOD BIT OF S

TIMELINE: Snow showers linger Thursday, bringing additional light accumulations

Many are waking up to snowy, icy conditions Thursday as lingering showers brought additional accumulations on top of the few inches that fell Wednesday evening. LIVE RADAR // LATEST WEATHER ALERTS // CLOSURES & DELAYS // TRAFFIC MAP Snow showers will linger for northern communities through the morning commute Thursday, bringing additional light accumulations of about an inch. While it isn’t a lot, it will add to slick conditions during a busy time on the roads.All snow showers should fade by 10 a.m. The good news: The main snow system that brought around 2 inches of snow Wednesday is on its way out Thursday morning. However, the impacts from the snow and sleet in southern communities will leave an icy glaze on roads through the day Thursday. Also, some tree limbs may fall with the ice accumulation. Thursday afternoon will be dry, windy and cold. Highs will only hit 25 degrees with 15 mph winds. Wind chills will stay in the single digits this morning and to the teens this afternoon. We will enjoy a break from the wintry weather Friday under mostly cloudy skies and highs in the mid-20s with lows Friday night in the upper teens. Some snow showers are possible Saturday with highs in the upper 20s. Valentine’s Day will be mostly cloudy and cold with highs in the mid-20s and lows around 10.A potent storm is likely to begin impacting the area late Sunday night into Monday. Stay tuned as this storm has the potential to bring significant accumulations of snow early next week.

CINCINNATI —

Many are waking up to snowy, icy conditions Thursday as lingering showers brought additional accumulations on top of the few inches that fell Wednesday evening.

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Snow showers will linger for northern communities through the morning commute Thursday, bringing additional light accumulations of about an inch. While it isn’t a lot, it will add to slick conditions during a busy time on the roads.

All snow showers should fade by 10 a.m.

The good news: The main snow system that brought around 2 inches of snow Wednesday is on its way out Thursday morning.

However, the impacts from the snow and sleet in southern communities will leave an icy glaze on roads through the day Thursday. Also, some tree limbs may fall with the ice accumulation.

Thursday afternoon will be dry, windy and cold. Highs will only hit 25 degrees with 15 mph winds. Wind chills will stay in the single digits this morning and to the teens this afternoon.

We will enjoy a break from the wintry weather Friday under mostly cloudy skies and highs in the mid-20s with lows Friday night in the upper teens. Some snow showers are possible Saturday with highs in the upper 20s. Valentine’s Day will be mostly cloudy and cold with highs in the mid-20s and lows around 10.

A potent storm is likely to begin impacting the area late Sunday night into Monday. Stay tuned as this storm has the potential to bring significant accumulations of snow early next week.

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Winter storm to bring more accumulating snow overnight

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A mixture of snow and freezing rain moved into the Cincinnati area Wednesday afternoon, dropping a quick 2 inches of snow on most areas during the evening commute. That snow will linger into the overnight hours, bringing a bit more accumulation to the area by Thursday morning. This snow will be on top of Tuesday’s winter snowstorm, which dropped between 5 and 10 inches of snow across many areas – the biggest snowstorm in years.Whatever falls in the overnight hours will stick and accumulate, as Cincinnati has not been above freezing in several days.LIVE RADAR // LATEST WEATHER ALERTS // CLOSURES & DELAYS // TRAFFIC MAPSnow, sleet and freezing rain are all on the table Wednesday night into Thursday. Expect mostly snow and some sleet, although a little freezing rain could mix in for areas south of the Ohio River.By Thursday morning, expect between an additional 2 to 4 inches of snow for most.Highs will be around 25 degrees Wednesday and 28 degrees Thursday. Lows both nights will be down into the upper teens.Cincinnati will get a break from the busy weather Friday into Saturday before another potent storm arrives Saturday night and into Valentine’s Day.This could also be accompanied by the brutal cold we have been watching with highs in the teens Sunday and below zero for lows by Sunday night.Details of this system are still being worked out, but it could bring with it more accumulating snow. Stay tuned.

CINCINNATI —

A mixture of snow and freezing rain moved into the Cincinnati area Wednesday afternoon, dropping a quick 2 inches of snow on most areas during the evening commute.

That snow will linger into the overnight hours, bringing a bit more accumulation to the area by Thursday morning.

This snow will be on top of Tuesday’s winter snowstorm, which dropped between 5 and 10 inches of snow across many areas – the biggest snowstorm in years.

Whatever falls in the overnight hours will stick and accumulate, as Cincinnati has not been above freezing in several days.

LIVE RADAR // LATEST WEATHER ALERTS // CLOSURES & DELAYS // TRAFFIC MAP

Snow, sleet and freezing rain are all on the table Wednesday night into Thursday. Expect mostly snow and some sleet, although a little freezing rain could mix in for areas south of the Ohio River.

By Thursday morning, expect between an additional 2 to 4 inches of snow for most.

Highs will be around 25 degrees Wednesday and 28 degrees Thursday. Lows both nights will be down into the upper teens.

Cincinnati will get a break from the busy weather Friday into Saturday before another potent storm arrives Saturday night and into Valentine’s Day.

This could also be accompanied by the brutal cold we have been watching with highs in the teens Sunday and below zero for lows by Sunday night.

Details of this system are still being worked out, but it could bring with it more accumulating snow. Stay tuned.

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Second round of snow moves in Wednesday; 1-3 inches possible

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The biggest winter snow storm in years battered Cincinnati Tuesday, dropping 5 to 10 inches of snow for many areas.And the snow is not over yet, with a second round expected to bring additional accumulations Wednesday. LIVE RADAR // LATEST WEATHER ALERTS // CLOSURES & DELAYSA Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect at 10 a.m. for a few Ohio counties and many counties south of the Ohio River.Snow showers move in Wednesday morning, bringing a system that should stick around for the next couple of days.Temperatures will be cold enough for all varieties of wintry weather, but mostly snow and some sleet. A little freezing rain could mix in for areas south of the Ohio River. The second round of snow will bring lighter accumulations, ranging from 1 to 3 inches for most areas.A very light glaze of ice will also be possible in southern communities. Highs will be around 25 degrees Wednesday and 28 degrees Thursday. Lows both nights will be down into the upper teens. Cincinnati will get a break from the busy weather Friday into Saturday, before another potent storm arrives Saturday night and into Valentine’s Day.This could also be accompanied by the brutal cold we have been watching with highs in the teens Sunday and below zero for lows by Sunday night. Details of this system are still being worked out, but it could bring with it more accumulating snow. Stay tuned.

CINCINNATI —

The biggest winter snow storm in years battered Cincinnati Tuesday, dropping 5 to 10 inches of snow for many areas.

And the snow is not over yet, with a second round expected to bring additional accumulations Wednesday.

LIVE RADAR // LATEST WEATHER ALERTS // CLOSURES & DELAYS

A Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect at 10 a.m. for a few Ohio counties and many counties south of the Ohio River.

Snow showers move in Wednesday morning, bringing a system that should stick around for the next couple of days.

Temperatures will be cold enough for all varieties of wintry weather, but mostly snow and some sleet. A little freezing rain could mix in for areas south of the Ohio River.

The second round of snow will bring lighter accumulations, ranging from 1 to 3 inches for most areas.

A very light glaze of ice will also be possible in southern communities. Highs will be around 25 degrees Wednesday and 28 degrees Thursday. Lows both nights will be down into the upper teens.

Cincinnati will get a break from the busy weather Friday into Saturday, before another potent storm arrives Saturday night and into Valentine’s Day.

This could also be accompanied by the brutal cold we have been watching with highs in the teens Sunday and below zero for lows by Sunday night.

Details of this system are still being worked out, but it could bring with it more accumulating snow. Stay tuned.

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Biggest winter storm in years batters Cincinnati; 2 more rounds of snow on the way

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The biggest winter snow storm in years battered Cincinnati overnight, dropping at least 5 inches of snow for most areas, with some seeing more than 10 inches.And the snow is not over yet, with two more rounds expected by the end of the week. With bitter cold temperatures, the snow on the ground is not going anywhere. When all is said and done, some communities could see more than a foot of snow by the week’s end.LIVE RADAR // LATEST WEATHER ALERTS // CLOSURES & DELAYSThe big snow moved in late Monday and parked itself over Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in the overnight hours. This system was definitely an overachiever, bringing heavy snow mainly between midnight and 3 a.m.The system brought 2 to 3 inches of snow per hour in some areas.“That is a crazy snowfall rate, one that road crews couldn’t possibly keep up with,” said WLWT meteorologist Randi Rico. “So that’s how we went from 2 to 4 inches of snow to having 8 to 10 inches of snow in some towns in the middle of the night.”SNOW TOTALS: How much snow did your community receive?And given the cold ground temperatures, that snow will likely linger through most of the week. This snowfall will be coupled with two more chances of accumulating snow this week, with no signs of melting. A SECOND ROUND OF SNOWSnow is done falling Tuesday. For the rest of the day, expect mostly cloudy skies with temperatures around freezing throughout the day.By Tuesday night, another — and possibly even more potent storm center — will ride along the arctic cold front through Kentucky bringing widespread freezing rain and sleet south of the Ohio River.Another round of snow will move in from the south beginning Wednesday afternoon. Expect this system to move in between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday.Heavier snow bands will focus on the area’s southernmost communities. That system will linger overnight and into Thursday morning, bringing another 1 to 3 inches of snow to the area by Thursday morning. The potential for more than 2 inches of snow exists mainly along or south of the Ohio River. “Some places that had 10 inches last night, add another 2 or 3 inches, and we’ve got a foot of snow, and we haven’t made it to Thursday,” Rico said.A POTENTIAL THIRD ROUND Cincinnati will get a break from the busy weather Friday into Saturday, before another potent storm arrives Saturday night and into Valentine’s Day.This could also be accompanied by the brutal cold we have been watching with highs in the teens Sunday and below zero for lows by Sunday night. Details of this system are still being worked out, but it could bring with it more accumulating snow. Stay tuned.

CINCINNATI —

The biggest winter snow storm in years battered Cincinnati overnight, dropping at least 5 inches of snow for most areas, with some seeing more than 10 inches.

And the snow is not over yet, with two more rounds expected by the end of the week.

With bitter cold temperatures, the snow on the ground is not going anywhere. When all is said and done, some communities could see more than a foot of snow by the week’s end.

LIVE RADAR // LATEST WEATHER ALERTS // CLOSURES & DELAYS

The big snow moved in late Monday and parked itself over Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in the overnight hours. This system was definitely an overachiever, bringing heavy snow mainly between midnight and 3 a.m.

The system brought 2 to 3 inches of snow per hour in some areas.

“That is a crazy snowfall rate, one that road crews couldn’t possibly keep up with,” said WLWT meteorologist Randi Rico. “So that’s how we went from 2 to 4 inches of snow to having 8 to 10 inches of snow in some towns in the middle of the night.”

SNOW TOTALS: How much snow did your community receive?

And given the cold ground temperatures, that snow will likely linger through most of the week. This snowfall will be coupled with two more chances of accumulating snow this week, with no signs of melting.

A SECOND ROUND OF SNOW

Snow is done falling Tuesday. For the rest of the day, expect mostly cloudy skies with temperatures around freezing throughout the day.

By Tuesday night, another — and possibly even more potent storm center — will ride along the arctic cold front through Kentucky bringing widespread freezing rain and sleet south of the Ohio River.

Another round of snow will move in from the south beginning Wednesday afternoon. Expect this system to move in between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Heavier snow bands will focus on the area’s southernmost communities. That system will linger overnight and into Thursday morning, bringing another 1 to 3 inches of snow to the area by Thursday morning.

The potential for more than 2 inches of snow exists mainly along or south of the Ohio River.

“Some places that had 10 inches last night, add another 2 or 3 inches, and we’ve got a foot of snow, and we haven’t made it to Thursday,” Rico said.

A POTENTIAL THIRD ROUND

Cincinnati will get a break from the busy weather Friday into Saturday, before another potent storm arrives Saturday night and into Valentine’s Day.

This could also be accompanied by the brutal cold we have been watching with highs in the teens Sunday and below zero for lows by Sunday night.

Details of this system are still being worked out, but it could bring with it more accumulating snow. Stay tuned.

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