Cincinnati, Ohio – Frost glitters across rooftops and windshields this Veterans Day morning, the kind of cold that sharpens the air and silences the early commute. At 26°F, the chill feels biting under a clear sky, but the pattern is already beginning to change — warmer air is on the move toward the Ohio River Valley.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, skies will stay mostly clear through the day as southwest winds gradually pick up. Highs will top out near 42°F this afternoon, with gusts approaching 25 to 30 mph. The breeze will add a brisk edge to any outdoor ceremonies or parades, but drier air ensures clear conditions for the day’s events.
By Wednesday, the region turns the seasonal corner. Sunshine dominates, pushing highs into the mid-50s, and Thursday follows with another bright day near 56°F. The stretch marks one of the mildest periods of November so far — a brief “fall encore” before the next pattern shift late in the week.
Friday stays pleasant with highs near 59°F before clouds begin to build Saturday. A few light showers are possible late Saturday night into Sunday as a weak front slides through, but no wintry precipitation is expected.
Travel across I-71, I-75, and I-74 looks excellent through Friday, making it a good window for early holiday prep or yard cleanup before the next cool-down. Longer-range outlooks hint at a more unsettled pattern before Thanksgiving — possibly a colder, wetter setup that could bring an early “winter tease” to the Ohio Valley.
For now, Cincinnati can enjoy a calm, bright stretch — crisp mornings, golden afternoons, and a mild November break before the season’s next shift.
Five-Day Outlook for Cincinnati, OH:
Mon: 42/34 – Increasing clouds; breezy.
Tue: 55/33 – Sunny, mild southwest winds.
Wed: 56/37 – Mostly sunny; pleasant.
Thu: 59/46 – Mostly sunny; light breeze.
Fri: 67/54 – Mild; rain chances late.
