Ohio – Headlights glow through pockets of dense fog and damp pavement early this morning around Cincinnati as scattered showers drift across the region. Visibility briefly dips near one mile in spots, slowing drivers along I-71, I-75, and the riverfront corridors just as the morning commute ramps up.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, patchy dense fog and spotty showers will linger through mid-morning before skies slowly brighten later today. Temperatures climb toward the upper 70s, unusually warm for early March, while winds remain light. Only isolated rain is expected through the afternoon, but conditions stay humid with damp ground and slick roadways in shaded areas.
The next round of active weather arrives quickly this weekend. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into southern Ohio by late morning Saturday. Rain chances jump to nearly 100 percent in the Cincinnati metro area, and brief downpours could reduce visibility on I-275 and nearby suburban routes.
Storm Prediction Center guidance suggests some storms across the Ohio Valley could produce gusty winds and small hail Saturday afternoon. While the strongest severe weather risk stays west of Ohio, drivers should still plan for wet pavement and sudden bursts of rain.
Behind the rain, skies clear quickly by Sunday with sunshine returning and highs near the low 60s. Early Sunday morning also marks the start of Daylight Saving Time. Clocks jump forward at 2 a.m., meaning darker mornings but brighter evenings across the region.
Warm air builds again early next week. Temperatures climb back into the lower 70s Monday before another round of rain develops by Tuesday. Looking farther ahead, long-range trends point toward a strong spring warm-up that could push temperatures close to 80 degrees later next week across the Ohio Valley.
For now, keep umbrellas handy and allow extra travel time today and Saturday as conditions shift quickly.
Five Day Outlook — Cincinnati, Ohio
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. High near 73°F.
Sunday: Mostly sunny and cooler. High near 63°F.
Monday: Sunny and pleasant. High near 72°F.
Tuesday: Rain likely with cloudy skies. High near 74°F.
Wednesday: Rain continues with cooler air arriving. High near 69°F.
