Ohio – A sharp February chill holds across Columbus this morning, with temperatures near 24 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Side streets and shaded sidewalks remain stiff from the freeze. Drivers along I-70 and I-71 should watch for isolated slick spots where moisture refroze before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, highs climb to around 42 degrees today with mostly sunny skies. Winds stay light, turning southwest near 6 mph this afternoon. Melting improves by midday, but temperatures drop back to around 29 degrees tonight. That sets up another refreeze risk late tonight into early Saturday.
Saturday feels noticeably milder. Highs reach 50 degrees under partly sunny skies with light southwest winds. Saturday night turns mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain after 1 a.m. Any rainfall looks light, with less than a tenth of an inch possible.
By Sunday afternoon, rain chances increase to 40 percent with highs near 51 degrees. Most of the precipitation should remain liquid, but colder pockets north of the metro could briefly mix if temperatures hover close to freezing. Plan extra time if traveling Sunday evening.
Washington’s Birthday brings mostly sunny skies and a strong rebound to 56 degrees. Monday night dips to 36 degrees. Tuesday continues the warming trend, reaching 59 degrees with partial sunshine.
Midweek temperatures surge into the 60s, with rain chances returning by Wednesday. A broader warm-up is developing across much of the central U.S., signaling early spring vibes as President’s Day Week unfolds.
Five Day Outlook for Columbus, OH:
Today: Mostly sunny, high 42.
Saturday: Partly sunny, high 50.
Sunday: Chance of rain, high 51.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 56.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 59.
