Ohio wakes under a damp, gray sky as fog and mist drape over bridges, riverfront streets, and early commuters moving through Cincinnati. Pavement glistens softly under dim morning light, and the still air makes the fog cling close to headlights as Thanksgiving travel begins to pick up across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, clouds hold firm through the day with drizzle possible at times. Moisture increases tonight as a band of rain pushes toward southwest Ohio. Drivers along I-71, I-75, and the Ohio River corridors should expect periods of reduced visibility and slick pavement as rain expands. Travelers heading out early for holiday plans should leave extra time and watch for quick changes in traffic flow.
Friday brings the wettest stretch, with widespread rain likely and some pockets of locally heavier rainfall possible. New precipitation amounts may reach a half-inch or more, raising minor flooding concerns in poor-drainage spots. Temperatures stay mild, climbing into the mid-50s through Saturday, which prevents any early winter mix—but the broader pattern is shifting.
Meteorologists see an emerging Winter Tease developing across the nation. Models hint at heavy snow somewhere across the northern U.S. between November 25 and December 3 as colder air pushes east. While Cincinnati sits south of the highest early-season risk, long-distance Thanksgiving travelers may encounter weather-related delays across the Midwest, Plains, or Northeast. To be fair, exact locations are still uncertain, but the pattern bears watching as the holiday nears.
Saturday turns partly sunny with a pleasant high near the mid-50s. Sunday offers similar comfort before another rain chance returns early next week as temperatures trend slightly cooler.
Five-Day Outlook (Fri–Tue)
• Friday: Rain likely, high upper 50s.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, high mid-50s.
• Sunday: Sunny, high upper 50s.
• Monday: Rain likely, high mid-50s.
• Tuesday: Chance of rain, high upper 40s.
