Ohio — Headlights crawl through thick fog across Columbus before sunrise, and visibility drops to a quarter mile in spots along I-70 and I-71. Temperatures sit at 32 degrees, right at freezing, adding a slick edge to bridges and ramps.
A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. for much of central Ohio. The National Weather Service in Wilmington warns that rapidly changing visibility will create hazardous driving conditions through the early commute. Slow down and allow extra space between vehicles.
Fog gradually thins late this morning. Skies remain mostly cloudy with a high near 55. South winds increase this afternoon, gusting up to 20 mph. Rain chances return after 3 a.m., with lows near 49.
Wednesday turns wet. Rain becomes likely, mainly between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., with a 60 percent chance of precipitation. Highs climb to 65, well above normal for February. New rainfall amounts stay under a tenth of an inch during the day, but roads will remain damp.
Thursday brings another 50 percent chance of rain and a high near 62. Rain becomes more widespread Thursday night, with an 80 percent chance and up to a half inch possible by early Friday. Expect ponding on low-lying roads.
Friday turns mostly sunny with highs near 57. Colder air arrives this weekend. Saturday night introduces a rain and snow mix near 29 degrees. Sunday carries a 30 percent chance of snow with highs near 38. Even light accumulation could create slushy spots.
