COLUMBUS, Ohio – A quiet sunrise spreads across central Ohio this morning, the sky pale blue and streets still glistening from frost that clung overnight. The chill won’t last long—sunshine and mild air will hold through late week before a more unsettled weekend pattern builds in from the west.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs around 52°F and a light west wind. It’s a pleasant mid-November stretch for outdoor work or early holiday prep, with crisp mornings giving way to comfortable afternoons. Winds stay light, and skies remain clear through Thursday night before clouds begin to increase by Friday.
Friday will reach near 56°F under partly cloudy skies, but conditions begin to shift Friday night as a developing low-pressure system crosses the Midwest. Rain chances rise to 30 percent by early Saturday, climbing to near 60 percent through Saturday night. Rainfall should stay light to moderate, but wet roads and reduced visibility could slow local travel along I-70, I-71, and Route 33 through Sunday morning.
Temperatures dip slightly Sunday behind the front, settling in the upper 50s during the day before dropping into the 30s overnight. By Monday, sunshine returns briefly before another weaker system brings additional light rain chances early next week.
The rare G4 solar storm that produced the Northern Lights across much of the U.S. earlier this week continues to fade but may still cause mild GPS interruptions today. For now, central Ohio enjoys a steady transition week—one last calm stretch before November reminds residents that winter’s doorstep isn’t far away.
Five-Day Forecast for Columbus, OH:
Thu: 52/33 – Mostly sunny; light west breeze.
Fri: 56/45 – Partly cloudy; mild and calm.
Sat: 66/48 – Cloudy; rain developing late.
Sun: 58/33 – Showers taper early; cooler breeze.
Mon: 49/34 – Mostly sunny; crisp and dry.
