Ohio wakes up under a sharp late-winter bite, with temperatures near 21°F in Columbus and a thin chill hanging over roads and sidewalks. Drivers may encounter isolated slick spots on bridges and overpasses early, especially along I-70 and I-71.
According to the National Weather Service, skies stay mostly cloudy today with highs reaching near 42°F. A brief window for light snow develops by afternoon, with about a 20% chance. Accumulation remains minimal, but a few flakes could reduce visibility during the late-day commute.
Conditions shift quickly Thursday. Temperatures climb to near 54°F, and rain chances increase to 30% by afternoon. Wet pavement and slower travel are likely across Franklin County, particularly during peak traffic hours. Plan extra time and keep headlights on.
By Friday, a strong push of spring warmth arrives. Highs reach near 66°F under mostly cloudy skies, with only a slight chance of rain. Roads improve, and outdoor plans become more manageable across central Ohio.
Saturday continues the warming trend, with highs near 68°F and partial sunshine. By Sunday, temperatures climb to around 70°F, though another chance of rain develops later in the day, signaling a more unsettled pattern ahead.
Meteorologists note this shift aligns with a broader warming trend expanding east, bringing above-normal temperatures into early April.
Five Day Forecast for Columbus, OH
Thursday: Chance of rain, high near 54°F
Friday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain, high near 66°F
Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 68°F
Sunday: Chance of rain, high near 70°F
Monday: Partly sunny, high near 50°F
