Ohio – Light rain and mist are hanging over Columbus this morning, and visibility has dipped along stretches of I-70 and I-71. Wet pavement and fog are creating slow travel just as traffic begins to build.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, rain continues through late morning with a 90% chance of precipitation. Highs climb to 47 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Rainfall amounts stay under a quarter inch, but steady showers will keep roads slick through midday.
Drivers should allow extra braking distance, especially on elevated ramps and bridge decks. While temperatures remain above freezing, patchy fog could linger into early afternoon and reduce visibility below six miles at times.
Skies dry out tonight with lows around 33 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Washington’s Birthday brings partial sunshine and a milder high near 52. South winds increase slightly during the afternoon.
By Tuesday, February 17, the February thaw becomes more noticeable. Highs reach 57 degrees with mostly cloudy skies. The warm trend continues Wednesday, when rain returns and highs jump to 64 degrees. Showers remain likely through midweek before gradual improvement Thursday.
Looking ahead into President’s Day Week, much of the central U.S. runs 10 to 20 degrees above average. That mild pattern supports early spring vibes across Ohio, though additional rain chances persist into late week.
Five Day Outlook for Columbus, Ohio:
Monday: Partly sunny, high 52.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 57.
Wednesday: Rain likely, high 64.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 63.
Friday: Chance of rain, high 57.
