Wilmington, OH – Low fog and a steady chill blanket southern Ohio this morning, with damp roads glinting under dim gray skies. By Sunday, that calm will give way to a messy rain-and-snow mix — the first early-December reminder that winter is tightening its grip.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, a chance of rain and snow develops by midmorning Sunday, with temperatures hovering near 38°F. While only a trace to one inch of accumulation is expected, wet surfaces could quickly turn slick, particularly on I-71, U.S. 68, and local bridges as colder air pushes in Sunday night.
Winds will remain light but steady from the northwest at 10 to 15 mph, helping temperatures fall into the upper teens by early Monday. Any lingering moisture may refreeze, creating patchy black ice for Monday’s commute.
Drivers should plan extra time, especially during early morning or late-evening travel windows. Roadways that appear just wet may in fact be icy as the temperature dips below freezing.
After the brief wintry mix, Monday brings dry and partly sunny skies with a high near 28°F — though the reprieve will be short-lived. Another system midweek may deliver rain, snow, or both as temperatures rebound into the 40s.
5-Day Outlook:
- Sunday: Rain/snow mix, high 38°F, low 18°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 28°F, low 14°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 38°F.
- Wednesday: Rain likely, high 42°F.
- Thursday: Cloudy with snow chance, high 32°F.
