The National Weather Service has released a weather forecast indicating that above-normal temperatures will persist today in regions including Columbus and Cincinnati ahead of a cold front set to move through the area this afternoon. The Anticipated front, however, is expected to produce little more than a few sprinkles, given its limited moisture content. Following this front, high pressure is predicted to bring a brief cool down on Thursday before temperatures climb again for the weekend.
In the near term, due to an embedded shortwave lifting northeast, the morning may start with mostly sunny skies once an axis of mid-level clouds clears. As the day progresses and the front passes southeast, it will increase and shift in wind from southwest to northwest, with speeds ranging between 10 and 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. The National Weather Service states, "High temperatures range from near 70 northwest to the upper 70s southeast."
The short-term outlook, extending into Thursday evening, projects high pressure centered over the area, ushering in light winds and clear skies. This system is set to bring temperatures close to seasonal norms, with daytime highs expected to be between 60 and 65 degrees. The tranquility is due for a disruption by Friday with a second cold front and a chance for rain, especially towards central Ohio, though precipitation seems likely to be minimal.
VFR conditions are anticipated throughout the TAF period for aviation interests, with some non-convective LLWS in the morning. As the high pressure takes over tonight, skies will "give way to clearing early as surface high pressure builds into the area," as the National Weather Service mentioned. Winds will also become northerly and diminish significantly post-frontal passage. Whereas the weekend will bring cooler, more seasonal temperatures following the week's initial warm trends, dry conditions will prevail as skies clear up, making for what might be a crisp but pleasant weekend weather-wise. MVFR conditions are possible by Friday into Friday night with the second cold front's approach.
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