COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ice crystals glitter on windshields and lawns across central Ohio early Saturday as a Freeze Warning grips the region through 10 a.m. A biting calm hangs in the air, marking the coldest morning so far this fall and signaling the official start of the region’s transition toward winter.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, subfreezing temperatures between 28°F and 32°F are expected through midmorning across Franklin, Delaware, Licking, and surrounding counties. Residents should protect sensitive plants, drain hoses, and bring pets indoors. Drivers may need to scrape frost and allow extra minutes for the morning commute, especially along I-70 and I-71 corridors.
Once the sun rises, a stretch of calmer, milder weather takes hold. Saturday climbs to near 57°F with mostly cloudy skies and light winds. Sunday turns brighter and warmer, with highs reaching 61°F — ideal for late-season yardwork or Halloween setup. Monday brings more sunshine and similar highs before a gradual pattern shift midweek.
A weak front arriving Tuesday and Wednesday will bring scattered showers, though no wintry mix is expected yet. Nights will remain crisp, with lows in the 30s and 40s through Halloween week.
For now, the Freeze Warning ends by midmorning, leaving behind a classic autumn weekend: frosty dawns, clear afternoons, and a reminder that November’s chill isn’t far behind.
Five-Day Forecast for Columbus, OH:
Sat: 57/37 – Areas of frost early; clearing later.
Sun: 61/38 – Sunny, cool, and calm.
Mon: 61/39 – Mostly sunny; pleasant fall day.
Tue: 59/39 – Partly cloudy; 20% rain chance.
Wed: 57/40 – Clouds increase; light rain possible.
