Ohio starts this Saturday under a dim, hazy sky as a cool wind brushes across damp pavement and bends the last stubborn leaves along neighborhood curbs. The air feels brisk and unsettled, hinting at the Winter Tease models have shown all week. Anyone beginning post-Thanksgiving travel should plan for shifting conditions as a developing system approaches from the west.
According to the National Weather Service, a rain–snow mix edges toward Cincinnati later today. The first flakes may appear by afternoon, especially north of the river, though most areas start with light rain. Colder pockets near 32° could allow brief snow bursts, raising the chance for slick patches on side streets and bridges. Travel on I-71 and I-75 may slow after sunset as precipitation intensity increases.
Meteorologists now tracking the system note a possible changeover late Saturday night as colder air undercuts the moisture plume. Any accumulation looks minor for the city—likely under an inch—but grassy surfaces and elevated ramps may coat quickly if temperatures dip faster than expected. To be fair, exact timing remains uncertain, and small shifts could affect where slushy spots first appear.
Sunday turns wetter, with steady rain pushing in early. Highs reach the low 40s, but wind gusts may still reduce visibility on wider highways. Behind this system, a December cold snap presses south, dropping temperatures early next week. Monday and Tuesday stay seasonably cool, with highs near the mid-30s, while Wednesday rebounds toward the upper 30s under bright sun.
