A thin glaze of frost and drizzle coats windshields and tree branches across Cincinnati early this morning, glinting under dim streetlights. The air sits still and cold near 28°F, creating just the right conditions for slick roads and icy bridges — a subtle but dangerous start to the day.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, patchy freezing drizzle could lead to isolated slick spots across southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky this morning. While major accumulation isn’t expected, untreated sidewalks and ramps may become hazardous through the early hours. Drivers along I-71 and I-75 should proceed with caution, as even a light glaze of ice can cause spinouts and fender benders during rush hour.
Clouds hold steady through the afternoon, with highs reaching near 41°F before another light rain-snow mix brushes the region tonight. Winds remain calm but humidity stays high, keeping the chill damp and lingering. Monday and Tuesday turn quieter, featuring partly sunny skies and highs in the lower 40s — a short break before the next pattern shift.
By Wednesday night into Thursday, another cold front sweeps in, bringing a chance for rain changing to snow across southern Ohio. Temperatures are expected to fall sharply into the 20s by the weekend, signaling a December cold snap that may stick around through December 11–17 as Arctic air deepens across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley.
Five-Day Outlook
Today: Freezing drizzle early, high 41°F.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 43°F.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy, high 43°F.
Wednesday: Chance of rain, high 47°F.
Thursday: Rain to snow mix, high 36°F.
