Ohio wakes to blurred headlights and muted skylines this morning as dense fog blankets Cincinnati and surrounding counties.
Visibility has dropped to one-quarter mile or less, prompting a Dense Fog Advisory until 9 a.m. Drivers across I-71, I-75, I-74, and surface streets are encountering sudden whiteouts, especially near river valleys and low-lying neighborhoods. Conditions can change block by block.
Slow down early. Use low-beam headlights. Leave extra distance between vehicles.
Temperatures hover near 33 degrees, keeping moisture suspended close to the ground. As the morning progresses, fog gradually lifts, and skies trend brighter by midday. Afternoon highs climb into the low 50s, helping improve overall travel conditions later today.
Tonight turns unsettled. Showers move in, with a high chance of rain continuing into Christmas Day. While rainfall amounts stay light, wet pavement becomes the main concern for evening drivers and early holiday travelers.
Christmas Day remains mild for late December. Highs approach 60 degrees, unusually warm for the first week of winter. That warmth, however, keeps the atmosphere active. Light rain chances linger, especially during the afternoon and evening.
By Thursday night into Friday, rain becomes more likely again. Roads stay wet, and visibility may dip at times, especially after sunset. No winter precipitation is expected locally, but fluctuating temperatures could still create slick patches in shaded areas during late-night hours.
Saturday offers a partial break for post-Christmas travel. Skies remain mostly cloudy, highs reach the low 60s, and rain holds off for much of the day. Travelers heading out early Saturday will find the most reliable conditions of the long weekend.
Meteorologists continue tracking changing visibility risks more than snowfall this week. Fog and wet roads remain the biggest hazards.
If you’re traveling today, patience matters.
