COLUMBUS, OH – A pale dawn breaks over Columbus this Veterans Day morning as snowflakes drift through a cold, gray sky. Wind pushes the light powder across quiet neighborhoods, coating lawns and rooftops while roads glisten with a thin, slick sheen. It’s a short-lived winter tease, but enough to slow morning traffic and signal that November’s cold pattern has truly arrived.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, light snow showers continue early this morning, with minor accumulations under a half inch possible — mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. Temperatures hover near the mid-20s, and slick spots could form on I-70, I-71, and U.S. 33, especially on bridges and untreated roads. Drivers are urged to allow extra time and reduce speed as scattered flurries taper through sunrise.
By this afternoon, skies gradually clear and winds shift west, lifting highs to around 38°F. The chill lingers through tonight, but by Wednesday, sunshine and milder air return with highs near 50°F. Thursday and Friday bring even more improvement — sunny, calm, and seasonable, with highs climbing into the upper 50s, ideal for outdoor events, errands, or late fall yardwork.
Forecasters are watching another potential pattern shift heading into the weekend, with a chance of rain and a possible cold push late Sunday into Monday. For now, central Ohio can expect a calm stretch after this morning’s snow — but the early taste of winter serves as a reminder that the season’s true cold isn’t far behind.
Five-Day Forecast for Columbus, OH:
Wed: 50/32 – Mostly sunny; light breeze, milder afternoon.
Thu: 52/34 – Sunny and calm; pleasant November day.
Fri: 57/39 – Mostly sunny; warming trend continues.
Sat: 58/41 – Partly cloudy; light rain chance late.
Sun: 54/41 – Cloudy; scattered rain, cooler trend returns.
