Columbus, OH – Low clouds drift across the city at dawn, softening the skyline and brushing a dull glow across wet pavement. A gentle south breeze moves through open fields, hinting at the moisture building upstream. The calm feel won’t last. A developing system pushes toward central Ohio today, bringing rising rain chances, breezier conditions, and possible slowdowns along I-70 and I-71 as the atmosphere moistens.
According to the National Weather Service Wilmington, clouds thicken through the morning as warm air slides north from the Tennessee Valley. Light showers may form by midday, though steadier rainfall becomes more likely as the day progresses. Winds strengthen from the southwest, nudging 15 mph near open interchanges around the Outerbelt. Residents should secure loose yard items, prep gutters for runoff, and pad travel time during the afternoon commute.
According to Ohio Emergency Management, a stronger wave arrives Saturday afternoon with a narrow chance of thunderstorms. Gusts may exceed 25 mph at times, especially along higher overpasses. Temperatures reach the upper 60s before cooler air sweeps in behind the system. To be fair, Columbus holds no snow chance this weekend — but models hint at a Winter Tease next week as colder Great Lakes air spills south. Higher terrain counties to the east may see minor flurries before Thanksgiving, though any accumulation remains low.
Sunday turns sunny and cooler with a crisp breeze. The quieter pattern favors outdoor cleanup, early holiday shopping, or Christmas decorating before another temperature dip midweek. After all, November often brings quick swings, and this pattern continues that theme as travel planning ramps up.
