Ohio wakes up to gray skies and damp pavement as the New Year settles in quietly across the Cincinnati and Wilmington region. The air feels cold but manageable, with a hint of change already building into the weekend.
Early this morning, temperatures hover in the mid-30s around Cincinnati, with cloud cover holding steady. A light breeze keeps conditions feeling cooler, especially on bridges and elevated roadways. While widespread ice is not expected, isolated slick spots remain possible in shaded areas.
Through the day, partial sunshine breaks through at times, allowing highs to reach the upper 30s. Conditions stay dry, making today one of the calmer travel days of the holiday stretch. Still, winter drivers should stay alert, especially during the early commute.
Tonight brings mostly cloudy skies and falling temperatures. Lows dip into the upper 20s, cold enough for moisture on roads to refreeze. That sets up a brief black ice risk late tonight and early Saturday, particularly north and east of Cincinnati toward Wilmington.
Saturday turns brighter and slightly milder. Highs climb into the mid-30s with decreasing clouds through the afternoon. To be fair, it will still feel brisk, but sunshine helps. Saturday night clears out, allowing temperatures to fall into the low 20s.
Sunday delivers a classic winter rebound. Sunshine dominates, and highs reach the upper 30s. Winds remain light, making it one of the more comfortable outdoor days of the holiday weekend.
The bigger warm-up arrives Monday. Temperatures surge toward the upper 40s under mostly sunny skies. Snow is not expected, but melting during the day followed by cooler nights could again create slick patches after dark.
By Tuesday, highs push into the mid-50s, signaling a temporary break from winter’s grip before rain chances return later in the week.
Five-Day Outlook for Cincinnati–Wilmington, Ohio
- Today: Partly sunny, high near 37
- Saturday: Clearing skies, high near 36
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 37
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 49
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 55
