CINCINNATI, Ohio — A gray dawn stretches across the Ohio River valley, softening the city skyline in a blanket of calm before the change. Damp leaves stick to driveways, and the air feels heavier this morning — a quiet pause before several days of rain arrive.
Today offers a decent break. Skies turn partly sunny with highs near 62°F, comfortable for outdoor plans or late-October errands. Winds stay light, but clouds will linger, signaling moisture creeping north from Tennessee and Kentucky. It’s a calm start, but by late Monday, the region’s next wet pattern begins to build.
Monday starts mild and dry, reaching near 63°F. Clouds increase by afternoon, and a few light showers may develop after 2 p.m., especially west of the I-75 corridor. Travel should remain mostly unaffected, but commuters should keep rain gear handy by evening.
Tuesday marks the true transition. Expect widespread rain through the day with highs near 61°F. Roads will turn slick as moisture deepens, and localized ponding could occur during heavier bursts. Rain continues Tuesday night and into Wednesday, with the steadiest totals likely during the midweek commute.
By Thursday, the system lingers but gradually weakens, leaving scattered showers and highs near 53°F. Friday looks drier — cooler, partly sunny, and far better for trick-or-treat plans across Hamilton County and northern Kentucky neighborhoods.
To be fair, this stretch feels more like November than late October, and models hint at a chillier start to next month. Keep the jackets and umbrellas close — a damp Halloween and brisk November are coming fast.
Five-Day Outlook for Cincinnati, OH:
Sun: 62/42 – Partly sunny; calm winds.
Mon: 63/45 – Clouds increase; slight rain chance late.
Tue: 61/45 – Rain likely; breezy.
Wed: 54/42 – Periods of rain; cooler.
Thu: 53/40 – Scattered showers; clearing late.
