Ohio’s spring warmth is on pause as a sharp chill grips Wilmington, where frost coats lawns and windshields during the early morning hours, creating slick patches on bridges and untreated roads before 10 a.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, a Frost Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m., with temperatures hovering in the mid-30s. A Freeze Watch follows late tonight through Tuesday morning, when lows could drop into the upper 20s, cold enough to damage unprotected plants and early crops.
Across southwest Ohio, including Clinton, Greene, and Warren counties, drivers along US-68 and I-71 may encounter patchy frost on elevated surfaces during the early commute window. In Wilmington, temperatures near 36°F early rise quickly under sunshine, reaching near 58°F later in the day. Still, the cold start creates a brief but important hazard window.
By tonight, skies stay mostly clear and temperatures fall again to around 31°F. That sets up a colder Tuesday morning, with another round of frost likely. Gardeners should cover plants now, and residents should move sensitive vegetation indoors if possible.
Conditions improve midweek as temperatures rebound sharply. Sunshine dominates Wednesday and Thursday, bringing a noticeable shift toward spring warmth.
Five Day Outlook For Wilmington, Ohio:
Tuesday: Sunny, high near 47°F, cold start with frost risk
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 65°F
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 71°F
Friday: Chance of showers, high near 73°F
Saturday: Scattered showers, high near 73°F
