Ohio wakes up to a sharp February chill, and at 9 a.m. thermometers in Wilmington still hover near 21°F under a gray sky. The air feels crisp and dry, and any damp pavement could turn slick in shaded spots during the morning drive. If you’re heading out, watch for patchy refreeze on bridges and rural roads.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, temperatures climb to near 44°F this afternoon as light southwest winds develop. Skies clear tonight, and readings dip to around 30°F. That sets up another cold start Saturday before highs rebound into the lower 50s with increasing clouds.
Rain arrives late Saturday night, with a 50% chance after sunset. By Sunday, steadier showers become likely, and rainfall chances rise to 60%. Wet pavement and ponding could slow traffic on U.S. 68 and nearby state routes through early afternoon. While temperatures stay above freezing, remember this is prime flash-freeze season. If skies clear Sunday night and water lingers on roads, slick spots could develop by daybreak.
Washington’s Birthday looks mostly sunny with highs near 56°F. Tuesday pushes close to 59°F under partly sunny skies. That’s well above mid-February averages and hints at a broader warmup.
The 6–10 day outlook favors temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above normal across much of the central U.S. Early signs of spring are building, with more rain than snow in the pattern next week. Traveling Sunday? Let us know what you’re seeing on the roads.
Five Day Outlook for Wilmington, Ohio:
Today: Sunny, high 44°F.
Saturday: Increasing clouds, high 51°F.
Sunday: Rain likely, high 49°F.
Monday (Washington’s Birthday): Mostly sunny, high 56°F.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 59°F.
