Wilmington, Ohio – A brief stretch of milder January weather will take hold across Ohio late this week before a colder, drier pattern settles back in for the weekend and early next week. Temperatures are expected to climb well above freezing ahead of a soaking rain event that could impact travel and outdoor plans from late Thursday into early Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, a low-pressure system approaching from the west will bring several rounds of rain beginning Thursday afternoon and continuing into early Saturday. Rain chances increase Thursday night and peak Friday, with some locations potentially seeing isolated thunderstorms. Highs during this period will rise into the 50s, a noticeable break from recent cold.
By Saturday, colder air begins filtering back into the region as the system exits. Rain tapers off, skies dry out, and temperatures fall steadily through the weekend. Saturday night into Sunday may even bring a few spotty snow showers as readings drop back into the 20s and lower 30s. No accumulation is expected at this time, but the return to winterlike conditions will be noticeable.
Drivers should be prepared for wet roads late week and a sharp temperature change by the weekend. Seasonably chilly and mostly dry conditions are expected to persist into early next week, with no major storms currently indicated.
Five Day Forecast for Wilmington, Ohio
• Wednesday: Partly cloudy, highs in the mid 40s
• Thursday: Increasing clouds, rain developing late, highs near 50
• Friday: Rain likely, mild, highs in the mid 50s
• Saturday: Rain ending, turning cooler, highs in the mid 40s
• Sunday: Mostly dry, colder, highs in the low 30s
