Ohio – A sharp chill grips central Ohio before sunrise, painting car roofs with frost and leaving back roads cold enough to glaze as the next system arrives. The early stillness feels uneasy, a quiet hint that the morning commute could turn tricky as freezing rain edges in. Drivers heading toward downtown Columbus or along I-70 and I-71 should allow extra time and use extra caution on bridges and overpasses.
According to the National Weather Service Wilmington office, rain spreads across central Ohio this morning. Temperatures hover near freezing in spots, especially between Delaware and Lancaster. This creates a brief window where a light glaze may form on untreated surfaces. Any icing stays patchy, yet a few slick spots may develop on ramps and shaded stretches. Once temperatures rise into the 40s, rain becomes dominant and steadier through midday.
According to forecasters, this evening stays damp as scattered showers persist. New rainfall amounts range between a quarter and half an inch. Winds lighten and turn east, helping stabilize temperatures across Franklin, Union, and Madison counties. Visibility may lower at times along the Scioto River due to lingering moisture and patchy fog.
According to early model trends, Wednesday brings mostly cloudy skies with limited sun. Highs climb into the upper 50s, which helps dry roadways before another surge of moisture arrives Wednesday night. Thursday carries a higher likelihood of widespread rain. Steady showers may develop before sunrise, possibly slowing school traffic and early holiday departures. Temperatures hover in the upper 50s through the afternoon, adding a damp November chill that could complicate pre-Thanksgiving errands.
The weekend looks quieter. Highs near 50 under partly sunny skies favor outdoor prep, leaf clearing, and early holiday decorating before a colder push may deliver a stronger Winter Tease next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Columbus, OH:
Tue: 45/37 – Freezing rain early; slick bridges; steady rain later.
Wed: 52/42 – Mostly cloudy; mild; rain late.
Thu: 57/48 – Rain likely; slower travel on I-70 and I-71.
Fri: 57/37 – Chance of rain; breezy; cooling late.
Sat: 51/34 – Partly sunny; seasonable and calm.
