Ohio – Crisp air bites at daybreak, and wind pushes across bare fields as clouds thicken overhead. Pavement feels dry now, but melting from recent afternoons is setting the stage for slick spots once temperatures dip again midweek. Drivers heading out early should stay alert, especially on untreated neighborhood roads and rural routes outside Wilmington.
According to the National Weather Service, highs rebound into the upper 40s today before cooler air settles back in Wednesday and Thursday. Northwest winds gusting over 20 mph at times will keep wind chills closer to the 20s during the mornings, even as afternoon temperatures briefly climb above freezing.
Across Clinton County and nearby portions of southwest Ohio, clouds dominate through midweek. Wednesday brings highs in the mid-30s, followed by a colder Thursday with afternoon temperatures near the freezing mark. As daytime melting refreezes after sunset, flash-freezing becomes a concern, especially on bridges and shaded stretches of State Route 68 and local county roads.
By Friday, sunshine returns and temperatures recover into the upper 30s. That warming trend strengthens heading into Valentine’s Day weekend. Saturday looks brighter and milder, with highs climbing into the low 40s, offering a brief February thaw for errands or travel plans.
Looking ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook shows above-normal temperatures building across much of the Midwest and Great Lakes into early next week. While Lake Erie remains largely frozen, a broader thaw pattern could push daytime highs closer to the upper 40s and even near 50 by Monday or Tuesday, signaling an early hint of spring.
Plan extra time midweek mornings, keep an eye out for icy patches, and stay weather-aware as conditions shift quickly. Traveling this weekend? Let us know what you’re seeing on the roads.
Five-Day Outlook for Wilmington, Ohio
- Today: Increasing clouds, high near 47°, gusty winds
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 35°
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high near 34°, refreeze risk
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 39°
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 42°
