Cincinnati, OH – Ohio air hangs cool and still this Saturday morning as patches of dense fog skim low across river valleys and quiet neighborhoods. Pavement glistens in headlights, and drivers along I-75 and I-71 ease forward while Thanksgiving travel picks up pace one week from the holiday.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, areas of stubborn fog continue through midmorning, especially north and east of the city. Visibility may drop to a quarter mile in pockets, which could delay early travel and push drivers to slow down. Officials advise extra braking distance and encourage travelers to keep hazard kits ready as traffic increases through the weekend.
According to forecasters, drier air brings improving skies by late morning, and temperatures reach the upper 50s. Saturday stays calm, giving residents ideal conditions for outdoor leaf cleanup, early Christmas decorating, or short-distance travel plans. Clouds return Sunday night as moisture lifts from the south, but the day stays mild with highs near 60.
Models hint at a pattern shift on Monday. Cooler air sweeps in from Indiana, raising the chance of light rain by Tuesday. To be fair, the region already saw its first flakes earlier this month, but the late-November setup still allows quick changes. After all, temperatures will flirt with freezing by midweek, and any sharp drop could create a brief wintry mix north of the Ohio River.
Thanksgiving travelers should plan flexible departure times and watch for fog pockets during early drives. Rain may slow some commutes Monday and Tuesday, especially along I-275.
Five-Day Forecast for Cincinnati, OH:
Sat: 59/40 – Fog early; clearing with mild sun.
Sun: 60/41 – Mostly sunny; clouds late.
Mon: 58/41 – Mostly sunny; PM cooling.
Tue: 56/43 – Cloudy; scattered rain may develop.
Wed: 52/36 – Colder breeze; slight early mix north.
