Ohio – A crisp 30-degree start grips Wilmington this morning, and frost lines car roofs across Clinton County. Pavement looks dry, but bridges along I-71 and U.S. 68 can still hold isolated slick spots in shaded areas. Give yourself a few extra minutes if you’re heading out early.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, skies turn mostly sunny today with highs climbing to 51 degrees. Light winds shift southwest near 6 mph this afternoon. That’s a quick February thaw, and snow piles will shrink fast under midday sun.
Clouds increase tonight with lows near 36 degrees. A slight chance of rain develops after 3 a.m. Sunday. By Sunday afternoon, rain chances rise to 50 percent with highs near 49 degrees. New rainfall amounts remain light, but wet roads could slow travel through the day. Keep headlights on and plan for reduced visibility during steadier showers.
Sunday night turns partly cloudy with lows near 34. President’s Day brings partly sunny skies and a noticeable warm-up, with highs near 54 degrees. Roads dry out, and outdoor plans look favorable.
The warming trend accelerates Tuesday with highs near 59 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. By midweek, temperatures surge toward the mid-60s with additional rain chances. That’s well above February averages and signals early spring vibes across southwest Ohio.
Longer-range outlooks show temperatures running 10 to 20 degrees above normal into late week. Winter’s grip is loosening.
Are you noticing icy patches this morning, or just soaking up the sunshine later today?
Five Day Outlook for Wilmington, Ohio:
Sunday: Chance of rain, high 49.
Monday: Partly sunny, high 54.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 59.
Wednesday: Chance of rain, high 65.
Thursday: Chance of rain, high 60.
