Ohio starts the morning cold and quiet around Wilmington, but the pattern is about to shift. Temperatures sit near 21°F with wind chills in the teens. Frost glistens on rooftops, and the air feels sharp with every breath.
Skies turn partly sunny today, and highs climb to around 42°F. Light west winds become southerly at 8 to 13 mph, with gusts up to 24 mph. Roads remain dry through daylight hours, making for smooth travel along I-71 and nearby routes.
Clouds increase tonight with lows near 35°F. A slight chance of snow develops around midnight, then transitions to light rain toward morning. Little accumulation is expected, but brief slick spots cannot be ruled out if temperatures dip.
Wednesday warms significantly, with highs reaching 53°F under decreasing clouds. That mild air won’t last long. Wednesday night brings another chance of rain before a rain-and-snow mix develops. Snow accumulation looks light, generally less than half an inch, but timing could affect early Thursday commuters.
Thursday holds a 50 percent chance of rain and snow before tapering off. Highs stay near 45°F. Any leftover moisture could refreeze late if skies clear and temperatures fall. This time of year, flash freezing becomes a concern when daytime melting turns icy after dark.
Sunshine returns Friday with highs near 54°F. Saturday surges to 61°F, offering a strong burst of spring warmth across southern Ohio.
Longer-range trends suggest above-normal temperatures into early March, though occasional rain or snow chances linger.
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Five Day Outlook for Wilmington, Ohio:
Today: Partly sunny, high 42°F.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then clearing, high 53°F.
Thursday: Chance of rain and snow, high 45°F.
Friday: Sunny, high 54°F.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 61°F.
