CINCINNATI, Ohio – Bright skies and calm winds early Thursday hide what’s brewing for the weekend—a sharp swing from late-fall warmth to a near-winter chill. After a mild and quiet start, a developing system out of the Plains will bring rain, thunder, and even a few flakes before Veterans Day.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, clouds will thicken Friday morning as a strong cold front approaches. Rain will spread in by afternoon, turning steady through evening, with brief thunderstorms possible near I-71 and I-75. Winds could gust up to 25 mph, making for slippery commutes and messy travel conditions for fans heading to high school football playoff games.
By Friday night, temperatures begin their tumble. That’s when rain may briefly mix with colder air north of the city—an early hint of the winter pattern setting in across the Midwest. Saturday brings a brief rebound with highs in the lower 60s before another cold front sweeps through late in the day, delivering a quick burst of rain followed by a much chillier air mass.
Sunday could start wet and end with the first snowflakes of November for Cincinnati’s northern suburbs. Lows in the 20s by Sunday night will end the mild spell that’s lingered since Halloween.
Residents should prepare for a sharp cooldown: check heating systems, clear gutters, and plan early leaf pickup before the freeze sets in. Veterans Day itself looks sunny but cold—an early taste of winter just ahead of the holiday travel season.
Five-Day Forecast for Cincinnati, OH:
Thu: 59/43 – Mostly sunny; calm start, mild afternoon.
Fri: 65/43 – Rain and a few storms; breezy and warm.
Sat: 63/40 – Morning sun, late rain; colder night.
Sun: 46/25 – Rain early, chance of snow; brisk winds.
Mon: 39/25 – Mostly sunny, cold; early winter chill continues.
