Columbus, Ohio – Cooler air is moving into Ohio right now, and temperatures will fall below freezing within hours, raising concerns for frost and icy patches before sunrise Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, rain is exiting the region early Friday morning, clearing the way for highs only in the 40s and low 50s this afternoon. Cities including Columbus, Dayton, and Chillicothe will see cooler, drier conditions develop through the day.
The bigger impact arrives overnight. Lows are expected to drop into the upper 20s to near 30 degrees by early Saturday morning across central and southern Ohio. Areas along I-71 and I-75 could see patchy frost, especially on elevated surfaces like bridges and overpasses.
Drivers heading out early Saturday should watch for slick spots, while residents are urged to protect sensitive plants from the sudden freeze.
Conditions improve quickly after sunrise Saturday, with temperatures rebounding into the 50s by afternoon.
The brief cold snap will ease this weekend, but additional temperature swings are expected into early next week as spring patterns remain active across the region.
