Cincinnati, Ohio – High pressure will keep most of the Ohio Valley dry over the next week, but a brief round of rain is expected this weekend, mainly in northern and eastern parts of the region. According to the National Weather Service Ohio River Forecast Center, a low-pressure system moving across the Great Lakes will bring showers to the upper Ohio Valley from Saturday through Monday.
Rainfall totals are not expected to cause flooding, and rivers across Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia should remain stable. Forecasters say the system will move quickly, followed by clear skies and cool, dry air early next week.
Drivers could face slick roads during brief downpours Saturday night, especially along I-70 and I-77. Outdoor plans in cities like Pittsburgh, Wheeling, and Marietta may see interruptions, but conditions will improve by Monday afternoon.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updates from local weather offices as minor rainfall shifts are possible. Overall, the region will remain in a quiet pattern with no significant river rises or severe weather expected through next week.
