COLUMBUS, Ohio – Early morning calm and a crisp breeze are the calm before the change. Sunshine spills across the Scioto River this Tuesday morning, but clouds already linger on the horizon — a signal that rain is marching east toward central Ohio.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, skies stay mostly sunny and mild through the day, with highs near 60°F. By Wednesday, conditions turn damp and gray as rain spreads in from the west. The first drops should arrive by early afternoon, followed by steadier rainfall into Wednesday night. Winds will pick up slightly from the east, adding a chill to the damp air.
Thursday looks much the same, with periods of rain and a few heavier showers possible. Commuters along I-70 and I-71 should expect slower travel both mornings due to wet pavement and reduced visibility. Temperatures will hover in the low 50s, keeping things raw and unsettled before drier air finally builds in from the northwest Thursday night.
Friday’s turnaround comes just in time for Halloween. Sunshine returns with highs near 54°F, and trick-or-treaters across Franklin, Delaware, and Licking counties can expect dry skies and crisp air in the 40s by sunset — a classic fall feel.
The weekend holds onto that mild pattern, with highs in the lower 50s and light winds. Long-range outlooks hint at colder air spilling south early next week — a reminder that November’s chill isn’t far behind.
Five-Day Outlook for Columbus, OH:
Tue: 60/41 – Mostly sunny, light breeze.
Wed: 55/45 – Rain developing afternoon.
Thu: 51/40 – Steady rain, breezy.
Fri: 54/39 – Sunny, cool Halloween night.
Sat: 53/38 – Partly sunny, mild.
