Wilmington, Ohio – Ohio wakes up under biting cold that stings exposed skin and turns every breath sharp. Wind cuts across open fields, and untreated pavement stays slick even after sunrise. This is the kind of cold that slows commutes and punishes anyone unprepared.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect this morning, with wind chills dropping as low as 15 degrees below zero across southwest and central Ohio. The advisory covers Clinton County and much of the I-71 corridor, where early travel remains hazardous on shaded roads and bridges.
Temperatures struggle to recover today, topping out near the upper teens in Wilmington. Flurries fade, but cold pavement lingers. Tonight and Monday stay frigid, with lows near zero and highs close to 30. Even light daytime melting may refreeze quickly after sunset, raising the risk for flash freezing on local roads and parking lots.
Attention then turns to Tuesday. Light snow is possible by afternoon as a weak system moves in. Accumulation looks limited, but even a dusting can snarl travel when temperatures hover near freezing. Another round of snow chances follows late Thursday into Friday, keeping winter impacts in play through the first week of February.
The broader pattern stays active. NOAA outlooks suggest colder-than-normal air holding across the Midwest and Ohio Valley through midweek, while the Southeast warms sharply ahead of the next front. That clash keeps snow threats alive north of the Ohio River.
Drivers should slow down, allow extra space, and watch for icy patches on secondary roads. Dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and bring pets indoors.
Five-Day Outlook for Wilmington, Ohio
Monday: Mostly cloudy, high near 30
Tuesday: Chance of snow, high near 31
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 22
Thursday: Chance of snow late, high near 23
Friday: Snow possible, high near mid-30s
