Wilmington, Ohio – Gray skies hang low as light flakes begin to mix into the air, signaling a fast shift toward wintry travel conditions across Ohio. Pavement stays wet early, but temperatures hover low enough for a quick freeze later, especially after sunset as New Year’s Eve plans ramp up.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, snow showers are expected to develop today and continue into the evening hours, with one to locally two inches possible across central and southwest Ohio. The highest risk window for slick travel builds late today and carries into New Year’s Day as colder air settles in behind a reinforcing push of Arctic air.
Across Clinton County, light snow may coat untreated roads, parking lots, and bridges. U.S. Route 68 and State Route 73 could see brief reductions in visibility during heavier bursts. Even modest snowfall may cause problems as daytime melting gives way to flash freezing tonight.
Temperatures struggle to rebound on New Year’s Day, holding in the upper 20s with lingering clouds. A brief quiet stretch follows Thursday night before another round of seasonable cold shapes the first Friday and weekend of 2026. While sunshine returns at times, overnight lows dip into the teens, keeping icy patches slow to improve.
Drivers heading out for New Year’s gatherings should plan extra time, reduce speed, and watch for black ice on secondary roads. Keep coats, gloves, and fully charged phones handy as winter continues asserting control to start the year.
No additional hazards are expected beyond today’s snow, but officials note winter weather remains active heading into the weekend. Traveling or seeing slick spots where you live? Let us know what conditions look like in your area.
Five Day Outlook for Wilmington, Ohio
Today: Cloudy with highs near 33°F; snow showers developing
Tonight: Snow likely early, lows around 18°F
New Year’s Day: Mostly sunny, high near 27°F
Friday: Partly sunny, highs mid-30s
Saturday: Partly sunny, highs near 30°F
