Ohio wakes up to damp pavement and a gray sky as rain bands build west of Wilmington late this morning. Roads across Clinton County are already slick in spots, and conditions will steadily deteriorate into Sunday as steadier rain fills in.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, increasing clouds will hold temperatures near 51 degrees today, with rain likely developing late and becoming widespread Sunday. Rain chances climb to 60% late today and 80% Sunday, with up to a quarter inch possible. South winds around 5 to 7 mph will shift northeast by Sunday afternoon.
Drivers along US-68 and State Route 73 should plan for reduced visibility and ponding during heavier showers Sunday morning. Wet pavement combined with temperatures falling into the lower 30s Sunday night raises a brief flash-freeze concern early Monday, especially on bridges and overpasses. Even a thin glaze can trigger spinouts during the early commute. Slow down and leave extra braking distance.
By Monday, skies turn mostly sunny with highs near 54 degrees. Tuesday continues mild near 59, and Wednesday pushes into the mid-60s with another chance of rain by afternoon. That milder stretch signals a broader February warm-up, with temperatures trending 10 to 20 degrees above average into late week. Early signs of spring are building across Ohio.
Traveling Sunday or early Monday? Watch for slick spots and share what you’re seeing on the roads.
Five Day Outlook for Wilmington, Ohio:
Sunday: Rain, high 48.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 54.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 59.
Wednesday: Chance of rain, high 65.
Thursday: Chance of rain, high 60.
