CINCINNATI, Ohio — The city wakes under a clear sky and light breeze, streets still damp with morning dew and a hint of late-autumn chill. Friday promises one more calm, sunny stretch before showers roll in and cooler November air reclaims the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, Friday will be mostly sunny and mild, with highs near 60°F and a light south breeze. It’s a short-lived gift of fall warmth before moisture builds in from the west. Clouds will thicken by evening as a weak system edges into southern Ohio, with light rain developing after midnight.
Saturday starts damp and breezy. Highs could reach the upper 60s before a cold front sweeps through by afternoon. Rain will be most likely late in the day and into Saturday night, when gusts up to 20 mph may accompany falling temperatures. While no flooding or severe weather is expected, wet roads could slow early holiday travelers along I-71, I-75, and Route 50 through Hamilton and Clermont counties.
By Sunday, cooler air settles in behind the front. Skies clear, and highs return to the mid-50s with crisp, dry air — perfect for outdoor cleanup or early Thanksgiving prep. However, lows will drop into the mid-30s Sunday night, flirting with frost potential across rural Butler and Warren counties.
Looking ahead, next week stays cooler and unsettled. Models hint at a colder trend heading into Thanksgiving week — a possible winter tease for the Ohio Valley.
Five-Day Forecast for Cincinnati, OH:
Fri: 60/49 – Sunny; calm south breeze.
Sat: 69/46 – Rain late; breezy.
Sun: 55/33 – Sunny; cooler and crisp.
Mon: 54/39 – Mostly sunny; frost risk early.
Tue: 56/42 – Cloudy; scattered showers possible.
