Ohio – A crisp 31-degree start grips Columbus this morning, and frost clings to windshields as the sun rises over I-71. The air feels calm now, but changes are lining up as we head toward the weekend and the start of March.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, quiet conditions hold today with sunshine building and highs reaching 58 degrees. Light southwest winds keep the afternoon comfortable. Roads remain dry, and no hazardous weather is expected through tonight.
Saturday stays mostly sunny with highs near 56. Clouds increase late, and by midnight a 50 percent chance of rain and snow develops. Any snow accumulation looks light, under a half inch, but temperatures dip toward 29 degrees. Even a slushy coating could create slick spots on bridges by early Sunday.
Sunday turns colder with highs near 38. A 40 percent chance of snow returns after 1 a.m. Sunday night. North winds add a biting feel. Plan extra time if traveling early Monday.
Monday keeps the late-winter pattern in place. Highs hover near 38 with another 40 percent chance of snow. Minor accumulation is possible. By Monday night, a rain-snow mix lingers with lows around 28. Watch for flash freezing where daytime melting refreezes after sunset.
Rain becomes likely Tuesday with highs near 48. Midweek temperatures climb into the 50s, and longer-range trends favor above-normal readings into early March. A steady warming trend could carry into next weekend.
Five Day Outlook for Columbus, Ohio:
Today: Becoming sunny, high 58.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 56. Snow chance late, low 29.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 38.
Monday: Chance of snow, high 38.
Tuesday: Rain likely, high 48.
