Ohio wakes up to a calm but chilly February morning across Wilmington and greater Cincinnati. Temperatures sit at 34 degrees under fair skies, and the air feels crisp along the Little Miami River. Wind remains light, which softens the bite, but frost still coats parked cars.
Sunshine and clouds mix through the afternoon as highs reach 40 degrees. Pavement dries quickly today. To be fair, shaded spots may stay damp and cool.
Tonight turns colder with a low near 22 degrees. Any leftover moisture can refreeze after sunset. That sets the stage for isolated slick patches on bridges and rural roads. Use caution if traveling late along I-71 or Route 73.
Thursday stays partly sunny with a high near 39. Winds remain light. Friday brings a noticeable warmup, climbing to 46 degrees under full sun. That warming trend continues into Valentine’s Weekend, February 13-15.
Saturday looks pleasant with a high near 51 degrees and filtered sun. Clouds increase Saturday night, and a 30 percent chance of rain develops after 1 a.m. Sunday brings a 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after midday, with highs near 50.
No snow or ice storm threats appear right now, but late-day cooling Sunday night could create brief slick spots if rain lingers. Monitor changing conditions.
Early next week grows even milder. Highs approach the mid to upper 50s by Tuesday. Longer-range outlooks show temperatures trending 10 to 20 degrees above average across much of the central U.S., signaling a broader February thaw.
Five-Day Outlook for Wilmington, OH:
Today: Partly sunny, high 40.
Thursday: Partly sunny, high 39.
Friday: Sunny, high 46.
Saturday: Partly sunny, high 51.
Sunday: Chance of showers, high 50.
