Ohio — A dim haze hangs over central Ohio this morning as patchy fog spreads across fields, neighborhoods, and low river valleys. Car lights glow faintly through the mist, and the pavement holds a cool, slick shine as early Thanksgiving travelers begin to move across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, patchy fog continues through midmorning, especially along I-70, I-71, and Route 33, where visibility may fluctuate quickly. Drivers should slow down, increase following distance, and anticipate sudden drops in visibility on curves and overpasses. Once the fog lifts, clouds dominate, but calm winds keep conditions steady for midday travel.
Friday brings the first real travel concern of the week. Forecasters expect rain to develop after 1 p.m., with steadier rain becoming likely Friday night. Roads may become slick during the evening commute, and visibility could drop again under thicker bands of moisture. A few pockets of heavier rain may form, but widespread flooding is not expected at this time.
Saturday turns mostly sunny and cooler—one of the better windows for regional Thanksgiving travel before next week’s broader pattern shift. To be fair, temperatures stay too warm for any icy mix in central Ohio, but meteorologists continue to highlight an expanding “Winter Tease” across the central and eastern U.S. Long-range models point to snow potential, including heavy snow, between Nov. 25 and Dec. 3 for parts of the Midwest, Appalachians, and interior Northeast. Anyone flying through Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, or Cleveland should monitor updated travel alerts.
Sunday stays sunny and mild, offering another convenient travel day before rain returns early next week.
Five-Day Outlook
Friday: Rain develops; highs near 55.
Saturday: Mostly sunny; highs near 50.
Sunday: Sunny; highs near 55.
Monday: Rain chance; highs near 52.
Tuesday: Rain likely; highs near 50.
