Ohio — Dawn breaks with a pale glow over Clinton County, catching low clouds drifting across fields still slick with dew. The air feels crisp but steady, and the quiet of early morning makes the incoming pattern shift feel more noticeable, almost staged for change as the weekend approaches.
Today brings mostly sunny skies with highs near 59. Drivers along I-71 and local commuters will enjoy smooth, dry travel through midday. Residents planning early holiday errands should use this window because conditions grow more unsettled as we push toward Saturday. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, clouds increase this evening, with southwest winds gusting near 20 mph at times. Keep outdoor decorations secured and consider finishing leaf cleanup before the damp stretch begins.
Saturday warms into the upper 60s as a narrow band of moisture moves in. A slight chance of rain develops after 1 p.m., with steadier showers possible by Saturday night. These showers stay light, yet gusts near 25 mph may briefly reduce visibility on rural roads. Models hint at broader pattern changes next week, but for now, this weekend’s system remains mostly a warm-and-wet November bump.
Sunday quickly dries out. Sunshine returns, though cooler air follows with a high near 52. It’s a pleasant day for travel or outdoor weekend plans.
Monday brings a clearer signal of the upcoming shift. A 40–60% chance of rain moves in by afternoon, and cooler readings take hold into Tuesday. While snow isn’t on the board for Wilmington yet, early winter signs are developing elsewhere in the Midwest, and that trend bears watching as Thanksgiving week approaches.
Five-Day Outlook for Wilmington, OH:
Fri: 59/50 – Mostly sunny; light breeze.
Sat: 67/40 – PM rain chance; breezy.
Sun: 52/29 – Sunny and cooler.
Mon: 49/34 – Partly sunny; PM rain 40–60%.
Tue: 48/30 – Rain likely early; cooler.
