Ohio – Frost clings to windshields, breath hangs in the air, and pavement feels stiff underfoot as the day gets moving. Temperatures sat near 15 degrees early, cold enough to refreeze any lingering moisture and create slick spots on untreated roads. Even small shaded stretches can turn icy fast during the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, high pressure keeps skies mostly sunny today while cold air remains locked in place. Winds stay light, but the combination of teens early and a high near the mid-30s sets up classic February flash-freeze conditions as snowmelt or damp pavement hardens again after sunset.
Across southwest Ohio, conditions gradually ease into Tuesday as southerly winds pull in milder air. Highs climb into the mid-40s, a noticeable change that may soften snow piles and wet road edges. To be fair, that thaw brings its own issues. Water runoff during the day can refreeze Tuesday night as temperatures drop back into the 20s.
Wednesday turns quieter but cooler again, with clouds increasing and highs in the mid-30s. No major systems are hitting immediately, yet meteorologists are watching a late-week pattern that hints at rain mixing with snow as temperatures hover near freezing. In February, that line matters.
Drivers should allow extra time each morning, especially on bridges, rural roads, and parking lots. Keep an ice scraper handy and watch for black ice during early drives.
Looking ahead into early next week, a broader warming trend builds. Above-normal temperatures are possible late next week, offering the first real hints of a longer thaw.
Five-Day Outlook for Wilmington, Ohio
Today: Mostly sunny, high near 34.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low around 26.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 45.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 35.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high near 32.
