Ohio — Cold air sits heavy across the Ohio Valley this morning. Cincinnati wakes up near 25 degrees, with calm conditions and frost lining windshields. The air feels sharp along sidewalks and riverfront paths, reminding residents winter still has a grip.
Change arrives quickly today. Clouds increase, but temperatures surge into the low 50s by afternoon. Snow patches soften, and damp pavement becomes more common. Drivers should stay alert early, especially on bridges and elevated ramps, where refreezing lingers longest after sunrise.
Tonight cools back down. Temperatures slide into the upper 20s, allowing melted snow to freeze again. This freeze-thaw cycle raises concerns for slick spots during the early commute Wednesday morning.
Wednesday turns cooler but brighter. Partial sunshine helps highs reach the upper 30s, with light northwest winds keeping the air crisp. It feels seasonably cold, but calmer than recent mornings.
Thursday stays mostly cloudy and cool. Highs hover near the upper 30s again, with dry conditions holding through the day. Roads remain generally quiet, though shaded areas may stay icy early and late.
Friday marks a clear shift. Sunshine returns, and highs climb into the mid-40s. Sidewalks dry out, and snowbanks shrink noticeably by afternoon. That warming trend continues into Valentine’s Day weekend. Saturday reaches the upper 40s, while rain chances increase late Saturday night into Sunday as milder air pushes north.
Looking ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across Ohio. Even with parts of the Great Lakes still heavily frozen, a broader thaw appears likely into early next week.
Winter isn’t done yet, but momentum is changing fast. How did the temperature swing feel where you are today?
Five-Day Outlook for Cincinnati, Ohio
• Today: Increasing clouds, much warmer, high near 53°
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, cooler, high near 38°
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, cool, high near 37°
• Friday: Sunny and milder, high near 44°
• Saturday: Partly sunny, continued warming, high near 47°
