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Ohio Weather Alert Tonight: Lows Near 32, Frost and Freeze Risk
Wilmington, OH – Residents across central and southwestern Ohio should prepare for chilly overnight conditions Friday, November 6, as temperatures drop into the lower and middle 30s, bringing the poss
By Nolan Pierce · 2026-11-06T09:23:04.927Z
Wilmington, OH – Residents across central and southwestern Ohio should prepare for chilly overnight conditions Friday, November 6, as temperatures drop into the lower and middle 30s, bringing the possibility of frost before another round of potentially freezing weather Saturday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Friday night's temperatures are expected to approach the freezing mark across several communities, although cloud cover and wind could prevent frost from developing in some locations.
The forecast calls for overnight lows ranging from approximately 32 to 38 degrees across the region.
Columbus is expected to reach 38 degrees, while Dayton could fall to 37 degrees and Cincinnati to 36 degrees.
Colder conditions are forecast farther south and east.
Chillicothe, Logan and Peebles could experience temperatures near 32 degrees, while Brookville and Falmouth are expected to reach approximately 33 degrees.
Marysville and Wilmington could see overnight lows around 34 degrees.
The National Weather Service emphasizes that frost formation will depend on local atmospheric conditions, particularly the amount of cloud cover and wind present overnight.
Even when temperatures remain slightly above freezing, frost can develop on exposed surfaces under favorable conditions.
The cold weather could create concerns for residents with sensitive outdoor plants, gardens and late season vegetation.
Gardeners should consider moving vulnerable plants indoors or covering them before temperatures fall Friday evening.
The forecast also indicates that frost and freeze conditions could develop again Saturday night into Sunday morning, November 8.
That second round of colder weather could extend the risk to communities that avoid frost Friday night.
Residents across the Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus regions should monitor local temperature forecasts, as overnight conditions may vary considerably between urban areas and colder rural locations.
The National Weather Service has not indicated that frost is guaranteed across the entire region, emphasizing that changing cloud cover and wind conditions could influence where it develops.
Updated forecasts and official weather alerts are available at weather.gov/iln.