Ohio — A gray veil hangs over river valleys and highways this morning as freezing fog settles across southwest Ohio. Headlights glow softly through the mist near the Ohio River, where visibility drops quickly and pavement turns slick before sunrise.
National Weather Service data shows temperatures near 29 degrees around Cincinnati early today. Fog reduces visibility to around one mile or less in spots, especially along I-71, I-75, and low-lying roads near the river. Untreated surfaces may ice over briefly. Drivers should slow down and allow extra space.
Conditions improve gradually as the morning wears on. Clouds linger, but temperatures climb sharply, reaching the low 60s later today. That rapid warmup melts lingering frost, though damp roads remain an issue. For now, keep caution high during the morning commute.
Rain becomes more likely tonight and into Friday. Showers develop mainly after daybreak Friday, with highs surging near the upper 60s. Winds strengthen as the system moves through. Gusts may approach 40 mph at times, especially from late morning through the afternoon. Lightweight objects can shift, and driving high-profile vehicles may feel tricky.
By Friday night, rain tapers, but breezy conditions linger. Temperatures fall into the 40s, setting the stage for a cooler weekend pattern. While snow is not expected locally, colder air settles in behind the system.
Saturday stays mostly cloudy with periods of rain early. Highs hover in the mid-50s before cooling late. Roads dry gradually, though shaded areas may remain damp. Sunday turns colder and calmer. Clouds dominate, with highs near the mid-30s and lows dipping into the 20s overnight.
The key concerns now are fog and slick spots this morning, then strong winds Friday. Plan extra travel time early today and secure loose items before winds increase. Are you seeing dense fog or slick roads where you live this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Cincinnati, Ohio
• Today: Patchy freezing fog early, then mostly cloudy, high near 62.
• Friday: Showers and gusty winds, high near 67.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy with rain early, high near 56.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy and colder, high near 34.
• Monday: Sunny and calmer, high near 39.
