Ohio — The morning air in southwest Ohio feels unusually mild for late November — a calm before a coming change. Damp streets glisten under low clouds as temperatures hover near 55°F, but a brisk wind hints that the stretch of mild weather won’t last long.
After a breezy day today, Thanksgiving travel across Cincinnati and along I-75 should run smoothly under mostly sunny skies and temperatures near 38°F. For families on the road early, it’s an ideal window — clear, crisp, and free from major weather interruptions. Still, it’s worth keeping an eye on what’s brewing to the west.
A strong cold front is set to push through by Friday evening, marking a sharp transition from late-fall warmth to early-winter chill. Highs drop into the 30s, and the first rain-to-snow mix of the season may develop Saturday into Saturday night, especially across northern Kentucky and southern Ohio. Accumulations appear light, but even a brief mix could make roads slick for Black Friday shoppers and weekend travelers returning home.
Sunday looks colder but mostly dry, with highs only near 34°F and lows dipping into the 20s. Long-range models continue to hint at a larger Arctic outbreak by December 1, bringing the coldest air of the season and the potential for widespread snow across the Midwest and Great Lakes.
For now, enjoy the calm Thanksgiving stretch — but prepare for a true winter turn by the time the weekend wraps up.
Five-Day Outlook (Wed–Sun)
• Today: Breezy, mostly cloudy, 45°F.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, 38°F.
• Friday: Sunny early, high 35°F.
• Saturday: Rain/snow mix, high 40°F.
• Sunday: Colder, 34°F.
