Ohio greets the morning with a cold, hazy sky hanging low over Cincinnati as a crisp wind slides across damp pavement and hints at a changing weather pattern. Light frost clings to rooftops on the east side, signaling unstable conditions building through the weekend as holiday travelers continue returning home.
According to the National Weather Service, a mix of rain and snow moves toward the Cincinnati area late Saturday morning, gradually spreading across Hamilton County and the I-71 and I-75 corridors. Some light snow accumulation is possible, especially in northern suburbs where temperatures may slip closer to freezing by evening.
Drivers should expect slower travel Saturday afternoon through early Sunday, particularly as visibility drops in heavier pockets of precipitation.
Meteorologists now tracking this system note broad uncertainty in exact snow amounts, but models hint at a brief changeover Saturday night as cooler air deepens. To be fair, surface temperatures may stay just warm enough to limit impacts downtown, yet elevated areas and bridges could still see slick spots.
Plan extra time if traveling Sunday morning, especially across Clermont, Warren, and Butler Counties.
Sunday trends mostly cloudy with lingering flurries possible north of the Ohio River. The bigger story arrives next week as patterns shift toward a Winter Tease for early December. Long-range data suggests a December 2–6 cold front could pull temperatures well below normal across Ohio, bringing additional light snow chances and setting the stage for more impactful winter weather as the holiday season ramps up.
Keep coats handy, check your wipers, and watch for sharp temperature swings — this is the time of year when cold pavement can surprise even seasoned drivers.
Five-Day Outlook (Fri–Tue)
- Today: Sunny, high 36.
- Saturday: Rain/snow mix, high 38.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 40.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 34.
- Tuesday: Chance of snow, high 32.
