Ohio wakes up loud and unsettled as wind rattles signs, flips umbrellas, and pushes clouds fast across gray skies. Gusts whip across open fields and highways this morning, setting the tone for a stretch of active January weather that doesn’t slow much before Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, south winds will gust between 35 and 45 mph at times today, strongest from midmorning into early afternoon. Those winds arrive with steady showers, wet pavement, and reduced visibility, especially on rural roads and exposed routes like U.S. 68 and State Route 73. High-profile vehicles may feel the push, and loose outdoor items should be secured.
Rain remains the main story through today, but temperatures slide steadily after peaking early. That drop matters. By Saturday, cooler air settles in, and nighttime lows dip toward freezing. A brief rain-snow mix is possible late Saturday night into early Sunday as moisture lingers and colder air deepens. Even light flakes could create slick spots if wet roads cool quickly.
Sunday stays brisk and mostly dry, though winds continue to add bite. By Monday morning, clear skies allow temperatures to fall into the 20s, raising concern for flash freezing where moisture remains. Driveways, bridges, and untreated roads could turn slick before sunrise.
Plan extra time if traveling this weekend. Keep an ice scraper handy, and watch shaded areas where moisture freezes first. Meteorologists continue tracking additional disturbances next week, with more rain chances returning.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Wilmington, Ohio
• Today: Showers, very windy. Gusts up to 45 mph. Early high near 63, falling by afternoon.
• Saturday: Cloudy, cooler. High near 51.
• Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain or snow. Low near 25.
• Sunday: Partly cloudy, breezy. High near 31.
• Monday: Sunny and cold. High near 39, low near 29.
