Columbus, Ohio – Light showers will linger into the early hours Saturday, but skies will quickly clear, setting up a sunny stretch across central Ohio through much of next week. Overnight lows will dip to the upper 50s before climbing back into the low 70s by Saturday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, showers are expected to taper off by dawn with clouds giving way to sunshine through Saturday. Winds will remain light, shifting from calm to a west breeze around 5 to 9 mph.
By Sunday, residents in Franklin and surrounding counties can expect highs in the low 70s with mostly clear skies, making for ideal outdoor plans after a damp start to the weekend. Monday and Tuesday will bring warmer conditions, climbing into the mid to upper 70s, with sunshine holding steady. Temperatures are forecast to reach the low 80s by Tuesday afternoon.
Travel impacts are expected to be minimal once the rain ends, though early-morning drivers should remain cautious of slick spots on untreated roads. Conditions will stabilize quickly, providing a run of dry, sunny days through at least midweek.
More updates will follow if additional rainfall develops, but current guidance shows a quiet stretch of weather through Thursday.
Five Day Forecast for Columbus, Ohio
- Saturday: Cloudy early, then mostly sunny. High near 72.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 73. Low around 46.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 75. Low around 49.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 81. Low around 55.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 85. Low near 57.
