CINCINNATI, Ohio – Warm, golden sunshine returns across the Ohio River Valley this Halloween morning, but change is close behind. Calm, cool air greets early commuters, and while the day stays mild, clouds thickening by evening hint at a pattern shift that could bring the first taste of November rain — and a noticeable chill.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, highs near the upper 50s will hold steady through Saturday afternoon before a southwest breeze turns cooler behind an approaching weak front. By Saturday night, spotty rain showers will move across Hamilton and Clermont counties, with totals light but enough to dampen late outdoor plans. The air behind the system turns crisp and clear by Sunday morning, with lows dipping into the upper 30s across most of southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky.
Sunday will feel distinctly like early November — partly sunny, highs in the mid-50s, and a gentle north breeze sweeping fallen leaves along Route 50 and I-71. It’s a good day for yard cleanup or early holiday prep before milder air returns Monday.
Meteorologists expect a warmer stretch through midweek, with temperatures climbing back into the 60s under mostly sunny skies. Longer-range models hint that a colder surge may follow late next week, potentially setting up the region’s first frost of November if skies clear enough.
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, so clocks fall back one hour — an extra hour of sleep before the brighter, cooler mornings ahead.
Five-Day Forecast for Cincinnati, OH:
Fri: 56/39 – Mostly sunny; light southwest wind.
Sat: 58/42 – Increasing clouds; 40% chance of evening rain.
Sun: 56/38 – Partly sunny and cooler; north breeze.
Mon: 59/36 – Mostly sunny; mild afternoon.
Tue: 60/40 – Sunny and pleasant; warming trend continues.
