Wilmington, Ohio – Ohio’s winter edge is sharpening this morning as light snow, gusty wind, and freezing air combine to create slick travel across Clinton County and much of southwest Ohio. Wet pavement, light flakes, and biting wind are already reducing traction, especially on bridges and overpasses, where conditions can change in minutes.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, scattered snow showers continue early today with temperatures slipping well below freezing. Winds gust near 40 mph at times, pushing visibility lower and allowing quick flash freezing on untreated roads. Snow amounts remain light, generally a half inch or less, but the impact is higher due to timing and cold pavement.
Drivers in Wilmington, along U.S. 68, Route 73, and surrounding county roads should plan extra travel time and reduce speed through the morning hours. Gusty crosswinds may affect high-profile vehicles, while sidewalks and parking lots turn slick quickly. Crews continue monitoring conditions, but patchy ice can linger even after snow eases.
Conditions improve Saturday as sunshine returns and temperatures rebound into the 40s. That brief warmup could melt remaining snow, only to refreeze later this weekend when nighttime temperatures drop back into the 20s. This melt-and-freeze cycle often creates hidden slick spots after dark.
Looking ahead, meteorologists are watching a broader winter pattern developing into Christmas week. Temperatures trend warmer early next week, but models hint at another system that could bring rain changing to snow as colder air returns. That’s a key setup for holiday travelers heading back home.
Plan cautiously today, stay alert for icy patches through Saturday morning, and keep winter kits ready as Christmas travel weather comes into focus.
Five Day Outlook for Wilmington, Ohio
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 46
• Sunday: Sunny, high near 35
• Monday: Partly sunny, high near 40
• Tuesday: Cloudy, high near 48
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 52
