Wilmington, OH – Thick morning fog presses low across fields and quiet neighborhoods this Saturday as damp air wraps the region in a muted gray hush. Headlights glow through the haze along I-71, where early Thanksgiving travel picks up speed and visibility drops quickly near open farmland.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, dense fog lingers through late morning and may reduce visibility to a quarter mile at times. Drivers should slow down, use low beams, and keep extra distance while traffic increases across Clinton, Greene, and Warren Counties. Forecasters say travel conditions will improve by midday, but pavement stays damp and could cause brief braking issues near rural intersections.
According to meteorologists, clouds remain stubborn today, and a slight rain chance develops later as moisture builds from the south. Models hint at steadier rain arriving Thursday night into Friday with another wave expected Friday evening. Amounts stay light to moderate, but steady showers may slow local travel and add delays for those heading toward Columbus or Cincinnati for early holiday plans.
Temperatures climb near the upper 50s Friday before cooling returns next week. To be fair, the region has already seen its first flakes well north of here, but a late-November pattern like this can still deliver quick shifts. After all, a colder breeze Monday and Tuesday may produce a brief “winter tease,” mainly in higher terrain east of Wilmington.
Residents preparing for Thanksgiving trips should watch for reduced visibility this morning, charge devices, and plan extra drive time, especially during Friday’s wet commute.
Five-Day Forecast for Wilmington, OH:
Sat: 56/38 – Fog early; cloudy and cool.
Sun: 57/39 – Mostly sunny; pleasant.
Mon: 54/38 – Mostly cloudy; cooler breeze.
Tue: 52/37 – Cloudy; slight PM shower.
Wed: 50/36 – Chilly; early flurry chance east.
