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Ohio Valley Weather Alert: 30° Frost Sunday, 65° Tuesday, Nov 7–11
Ohio residents face a sharp temperature drop this weekend as crisp November air settles across southwest Ohio. Frost could coat lawns, windshields and exposed plants by Sunday morning, before temperat
By Mara Ellison · 2026-11-07T10:58:40.270Z
Ohio residents face a sharp temperature drop this weekend as crisp November air settles across southwest Ohio. Frost could coat lawns, windshields and exposed plants by Sunday morning, before temperatures rebound dramatically next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, temperatures could fall to 30 degrees Saturday night, bringing widespread frost by early Sunday. The colder conditions extend across portions of southwest Ohio, including Wilmington in Clinton County, northeast of Cincinnati.
The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook highlighting patchy frost Saturday night and additional freezing conditions Sunday night into Monday morning.
Saturday's high reaches approximately 52 degrees, with mostly cloudy skies and west winds of 6 to 11 mph. The afternoon offers a useful opportunity to finish outdoor chores before temperatures plunge.
Sunday morning brings the first major concern.
Widespread frost is expected mainly before 8 a.m. Sunshine follows, lifting temperatures toward 56 degrees. Southwest winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Drivers should allow time to clear frosted windshields. Gardeners should protect sensitive plants, especially those still exposed in gardens and containers.
Sunday night brings another chilly stretch, with temperatures dropping near 35 degrees. Patchy frost could develop after 3 a.m.
By Monday morning, additional frost remains possible before 7 a.m. However, sunshine should help temperatures recover to 59 degrees.
Then comes a noticeable November warmup.
Tuesday could reach 65 degrees, marking a 35 degree difference from Saturday night's projected low.
That warmer stretch offers homeowners another opportunity to clear fallen leaves, secure outdoor furniture and prepare properties for colder weather later this month.
The current five day outlook remains predominantly dry. No snow, thunderstorms or tornado threats are indicated for Wilmington during this period.
Although freezing temperatures can create slick surfaces when moisture is present, widespread icy road conditions are not forecast.
Looking toward Thanksgiving, residents should monitor future updates as colder seasonal weather becomes increasingly possible. However, the supplied outlook does not establish a specific snow event.