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Ohio-Kentucky Weather Alert: Cincinnati 66° to 28° Nov 11-15
OHIO KENTUCKY — Mild November sunshine will give way to rain, brisk winds and freezing mornings across Cincinnati and neighboring Northern Kentucky. Temperatures could fall from 66 degrees Wednesday t
By Lena Wood · 2026-11-11T11:01:37.659Z
OHIO KENTUCKY — Mild November sunshine will give way to rain, brisk winds and freezing mornings across Cincinnati and neighboring Northern Kentucky. Temperatures could fall from 66 degrees Wednesday to just 28 degrees by Sunday morning, bringing a dramatic 38 degree contrast.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, rain will arrive Wednesday evening before colder air spreads across the Ohio River Valley.
The Weather Prediction Center reports that an unusually strong polar air mass will move across the central and eastern United States late this week.
Wednesday Warmth Gives Way to Rain Cincinnati could reach 66 degrees Wednesday, offering residents a relatively comfortable November afternoon.
Mostly sunny skies will dominate much of the day before clouds and rain move into the region.
Rain becomes likely Wednesday evening, mainly before 1 a.m., with precipitation chances reaching 80%.
Drivers traveling I 71, I 75 and I 275 should prepare for wet pavement and reduced visibility during steadier rainfall.
South winds will shift northwest as the cold front passes.
Temperatures fall toward 43 degrees by Thursday morning.
Thursday Brings a 14 Degree Temperature Drop Thursday's high reaches approximately 52 degrees, about 14 degrees colder than Wednesday.
Partly sunny skies return, although a 20% chance of rain remains possible during the afternoon.
Northwest winds increase to 8 13 mph, bringing noticeably cooler conditions.
Another 30% chance of rain develops Thursday evening before 1 a.m.
Temperatures fall toward 35 degrees by Friday morning.
Friday Through Sunday: Freezing Temperatures Arrive Friday brings partly sunny skies, but afternoon temperatures struggle to reach 46 degrees.
The colder air becomes more noticeable by Saturday morning, when temperatures could fall to 30 degrees.
Saturday afternoon rebounds to 47 degrees with sunny skies.
Sunday brings additional sunshine and highs near 49 degrees following Saturday evening lows around 28 degrees.
These readings could damage sensitive plants and threaten exposed outdoor plumbing.
Residents should disconnect garden hoses, protect vulnerable vegetation and secure lightweight outdoor decorations.
Although freezing temperatures could create isolated slick patches where moisture remains, accumulating snow is not currently forecast for Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 11 15 Wednesday, Nov. 11: High 66°. Mostly sunny, evening rain likely, 80% chance. Low 43°. Thursday, Nov. 12: High 52°. Partly sunny, 20% afternoon rain chance. Evening rain chance 30%. Low 35°. Friday, Nov. 13: High 46°. Partly sunny. Low 30°. Saturday, Nov. 14: High 47°. Sunny. Low 28°. Sunday, Nov. 15: High 49°. Sunny. Low 29°. Looking ahead, Monday reaches approximately 50 degrees, while Tuesday could climb to 52 degrees.
For now, Cincinnati area residents should prepare for a wet midweek transition followed by several freezing mornings.
Are you ready for temperatures near 28 degrees, or are you hoping Cincinnati gets another stretch of warmer November weather before Thanksgiving