Ohio – A gray, humid sky hangs low across Clinton County this morning as wet pavement reflects the dim pre-dawn glow from porch lights and passing cars. Breezy air moves across fields south of Wilmington, giving the region its first hint of a shifting November pattern as early Thanksgiving travel slowly increases. Drivers should prepare for changing visibility and slick patches, especially during any brief rain later today.
According to the National Weather Service Wilmington office, a weak disturbance will brush the region later this evening and may spark a narrow window of light rain from early evening through late night. According to forecasters, the cloud deck should thin on Sunday as drier northwest air arrives, allowing sunshine and cooler, more seasonal readings.
According to local emergency managers, residents should secure outdoor decorations and check gutters before Tuesday’s stronger rain. While no winter hazards are expected yet, the first signs of late-fall cooling will follow the Monday night Cold Snap. Lows will dip into the lower 30s, giving early Christmas decorators a crisp start if they plan outdoor work Monday afternoon.
A more impactful travel window develops Tuesday as widespread rain spreads across southwest Ohio. Models hint at steady rainfall capable of slowing commutes along I-71 and US-68. Though temperatures remain well above freezing, the damp chill could create pockets of fog around daybreak. That early-week system acts as a quiet Winter Tease, signaling the kind of pattern shifts that often strengthen near Thanksgiving.
For now, the region transitions through breezy clouds today, brighter skies Sunday, and a colder Monday night before the next soaking arrives. Residents preparing for holiday trips should watch for timing adjustments and keep an eye on shifting early-week winds as we move deeper into November.
Five-Day Forecast for Wilmington, OH:
Sat: 68/41 – Mostly cloudy; brief evening rain chance.
Sun: 50/28 – Sunny; cooler northwest breeze.
Mon: 48/33 – Sunny; Cold Snap late.
Tue: 45/36 – Rain likely; slower travel.
Wed: 53/42 – Mostly cloudy; mild November chill.
