COLUMBUS, OH – A gray, chilly dawn opens over the Scioto Valley, with damp air and scattered clouds signaling change ahead. The city’s final stretch of mild autumn air is slipping away, soon to be replaced by the first real taste of winter. Rain is on the way this weekend — and by Sunday night, some of that moisture could mix with snow.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, showers will spread across central Ohio late Friday and persist into early Saturday. Temperatures will climb into the low 60s before colder air filters in behind the front. Winds may gust up to 30 mph at times, especially along I-70 and U.S. 33, making travel damp and blustery through Saturday morning.
Saturday will offer a brief break with partly sunny skies and highs near 60°F. But the quiet won’t last long — another system pushes in Sunday, bringing a steady, chilly rain. As evening temperatures fall into the 30s, forecasters say some areas north and west of Columbus could see a rain-to-snow changeover, marking the city’s first flirtation with wintry weather this season.
By Monday morning, snow showers are likely across parts of central and western Ohio. Accumulation looks light but enough to create slick spots for commuters and impact Veterans Day travel. Highs will stay near 37°F, with a biting northwest wind making it feel closer to freezing.
Looking ahead, next week remains cold and mostly dry — a clear winter signal that fall is on its way out. With Thanksgiving less than three weeks away, Ohioans may already be seeing the early setup for a colder, snowier holiday season.
Five-Day Forecast for Columbus, OH:
Fri: 62/41 – Rain develops; breezy, gusts near 30 mph.
Sat: 60/42 – Partly sunny; mild before late-day clouds.
Sun: 49/29 – Rain likely; possible rain/snow mix late.
Mon: 37/25 – Snow showers; cold wind chills.
Tue: 41/24 – Partly sunny; cold, dry for Veterans Day.
