CINCINNATI, Ohio – A quiet, cool dawn greets the Queen City this Wednesday, but the air will warm quickly under bright November sun. The Ohio Valley is set for one last stretch of fall calm before a few rounds of rain arrive this weekend — a transitional pattern hinting at the colder air to come before Thanksgiving travel ramps up.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Thursday will stay mostly sunny and mild, with highs reaching the mid-50s and light winds. It’s the kind of day tailor-made for leaf cleanup, outdoor errands, or early decorating before conditions shift again. Clouds will increase late Friday, and a weak system sliding along the Ohio River could spark light rain by the afternoon, with chances growing into the evening.
Drivers along I-75 and I-71 should plan for slick pavement and reduced visibility Friday night into Saturday morning. Rain chances hold near 50 percent by early Saturday, followed by a brief cool-down. Highs will fall back toward 50°F by Sunday, and lows could dip into the 30s across rural Butler and Clermont Counties.
Models hint at another quick pattern change early next week as colder air filters in from the northwest. Some higher elevations east of Cincinnati could even see a few flurries if the next front times out with lingering moisture — a possible “winter tease” before the Thanksgiving rush.
For now, use Thursday’s calm to prepare: check vehicles, clean gutters, and keep an eye on rain totals heading into the weekend. And while last night’s fading Northern Lights are no longer visible, the same G4 solar storm that sparked them may still cause brief communication hiccups across southern Ohio today.
Five-Day Forecast for Cincinnati, OH:
Thu: 56/37 – Mostly sunny, calm; pleasant afternoon.
Fri: 59/49 – Partly sunny; 30% chance of late-day rain.
Sat: 63/50 – Mostly cloudy; 50% chance of rain early.
Sun: 60/35 – Mostly sunny; cooler breeze.
Mon: 54/37 – Mostly cloudy; 30% chance of light rain or flurries north.
