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Ohio Weather Alert: Columbus I-70 Rain Wednesday, Nov 10-14
OHIO — Wet highways, falling temperatures and a near freezing November chill are approaching Columbus. After afternoon temperatures reach 65 degrees, colder air will push readings toward 31 degrees by
By Elliot Vaughn · 2026-11-10T08:54:54.552Z
OHIO — Wet highways, falling temperatures and a near freezing November chill are approaching Columbus. After afternoon temperatures reach 65 degrees, colder air will push readings toward 31 degrees by Friday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, Columbus faces a 70% chance of rain Wednesday night. Additional showers remain likely Thursday before a much colder weekend begins.
The changing conditions could affect Columbus, Franklin County and surrounding central Ohio communities, particularly drivers using Interstate 70 and Interstate 71.
Columbus Enjoys 65 Degree Warmth Before Weather Changes Tuesday, November 10, brings sunshine and temperatures reaching approximately 65 degrees.
Southerly winds between 5 and 7 mph should shift northwest during the afternoon.
Wednesday, Veterans Day, remains relatively mild, with mostly cloudy skies and highs near 61 degrees.
However, rain becomes likely Wednesday night, with precipitation chances climbing to 70%.
Temperatures should fall toward 46 degrees as the approaching system moves through Ohio.
Residents have a brief opportunity to clear fallen leaves, clean gutters and secure outdoor decorations before colder weather arrives.
Wednesday Night Rain Brings Thursday Travel Concerns The National Weather Service expects rain to develop mainly after 1 a.m. Thursday.
Wednesday night's precipitation chance reaches 70%, although rainfall totals should remain below one tenth of an inch.
Thursday, November 12, brings additional rain, mainly after 1 p.m.
Precipitation chances remain elevated at 60%, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 52 degrees.
Rainfall totals are again expected to remain below one tenth of an inch.
Drivers traveling I 70, I 71 and Interstate 270 should prepare for wet pavement and potentially slower commutes.
Allow extra travel time where rain develops.
Friday's Cold Air Brings a 34 Degree Temperature Swing Friday, November 13, marks a significant change.
Columbus should reach only 44 degrees despite partly sunny skies.
That's 21 degrees colder than Tuesday's expected afternoon high.
By Friday night, temperatures fall toward 31 degrees.
The difference between Tuesday's high and Friday night's low reaches 34 degrees.
That brings Columbus below the freezing mark for the first time in the supplied five day outlook.
Although widespread roadway icing is not predicted, moisture on untreated surfaces could freeze if pavement temperatures fall below 32 degrees.
Bridges, ramps and elevated roadways deserve particular attention during colder periods.
Saturday Brings Sunshine but Freezing Morning Temperatures Saturday, November 14, starts cold, with temperatures recovering toward 45 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
Saturday night brings another low near 31 degrees.
Sunday looks slightly milder, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching approximately 48 degrees.
The supplied Columbus outlook does not indicate accumulating snow or a local tornado threat.
However, NOAA's broader weather discussion identifies a strengthening weather system and colder air spreading across the eastern United States.
Columbus Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 10 14 Tuesday, Nov. 10: Sunny, high 65°F. Evening low 41°F. Wednesday, Nov. 11: Mostly cloudy, high 61°F. Rain chance 70% Wednesday night, low 46°F. Thursday, Nov. 12: Rain likely, high 52°F. Precipitation chance 60%, low 36°F. Friday, Nov. 13: Partly sunny, high 44°F. Evening low 31°F. Saturday, Nov. 14: Mostly sunny, high 45°F. Evening low 31°F. Looking Ahead: Nov. 15 16 Sunday should reach approximately 48 degrees under mostly sunny skies, followed by a low near 33 degrees.
Monday looks mostly sunny, with temperatures climbing toward 51 degrees.
As Thanksgiving approaches, central Ohio residents should continue monitoring potential cold outbreaks and winter precipitation.
Specific snowfall timing and accumulation remain uncertain.
Traveling I 70 or I 71 this week? Tell us whether you're encountering rain, colder temperatures or changing road conditions around Columbus.