Those of you in the Columbus and Cincinnati areas are in for a mix of weather patterns over the next week. The National Weather Service has forecasted a relatively calm period with dry conditions today, thanks to high pressure extending across the region. However, don't get too cozy with the lack of precipitation. Monday's forecast brings showers associated with a cold front expected to move through late in the day and into Monday night.
Temperatures today will rise, reaching highs from near 50 northeast to the mid-50s southwest. But don't be fooled by the morning's low-level clouds, which are trapped below an inversion. The National Weather Service stated, "Clouds will begin to improve early this morning thru early afternoon from southwest to northeast as the low levels begin to dry out with low-level flow becoming southwesterly." So you can anticipate clearer skies as the day progresses with these conditions in play. However, clouds are expected to return as we move into the evening. Overnight lows will be quite varied, from the mid-30s, where clouds arrive later, to the mid-40s west,
Looking into the short term, "Rain to overspread the area Monday becoming widespread by afternoon," according to the National Weather Service. Those warm temperatures will stick around for one more day, with highs ranging from the mid-50s northwest to around 60 in the southeast. But let's not overlook the midweek, when an incoming low-pressure system will potentially stir things up. This system is poised to bring yet more precipitation Wednesday night into Thanksgiving, predominantly affecting areas south of the region.
The approaching holiday may come with its own set of weather woes. While current models indicate that most impactful weather will skirt our area to the south, the National Weather Service does caution that "the ensemble mean offering only light snow across our northern counties." And if you've got travel plans for the end of the week, it's worth noting that "a chance of light snow" is on the docket for Friday, leading into a chillier weekend as cold high pressure begins to take hold. Long-term predictions point towards a pattern change, with a trough developing across the eastern United States and a potential for more brisk conditions.
For those who navigate the skies, the aviation forecast sees "MVFR conditions during the day Monday." The National Weather Service also warns of possible IFR ceilings and MVFR visibilities Monday afternoon and evening, with similar conditions possible again Wednesday night into Thursday. So, pilots and passengers must be prepared for potential delays or turbulent rides.
