The skies over Columbus and Cincinnati saw a mix of rain and fog today as a low-pressure system brought a splash of wet weather to the region. According to the National Weather Service, residents experienced "widespread rainfall" in the southern counties, with the heaviest coming down just south of the forecast area. Northern Kentucky bore the brunt, with rainfall totals clocking in at 1.25 to 1.5 inches.
Areas of dense fog also played tag in East Central Indiana and West Central Ohio, thanks to "abundant low level moisture and with a lighter easterly flow." The fog's grip loosened as the morning gave way to the afternoon, but a dense fog advisory remained in effect through 10 AM. The frontal assault is due to end by the evening as a cold front takes over, putting an end to the day's rain and dialing down the thermostat for Saturday. Highs are expected to range from the upper 40s in the northwest parts to the lower 60s in the south, near the Ohio River.
When the sun sets and the workweek bids adieu, the temperature slide continues. By Saturday morning, parts north of I-70 are expected to cozy up to the mid and upper 20s, while their neighbors to the south will hover in the lower and middle 30s. The sky, as if exhausted from its tantrum, is slated to clear Saturday afternoon, promising greater doses of sunshine. Temperatures could reach the mid to upper 40s for those south of the Ohio River.
Looking ahead, the forecast eschews drama for tranquility—at least until Tuesday night. The National Weather Service anticipates a dry spell from Saturday evening through to the daylight hours of Tuesday before shifting gears back to a more "active pattern with several rounds of precipitation." Though primarily expected to be rain, the mixed bag could include some wintry gestures Tuesday night and Thursday night. Despite a slight chill down Thursday evening, temperatures are geared up to be above normal for most of the timeframe.
Travelers and locals alike faced murky skies as they navigated through Friday. The aviation report indicated IFR conditions and low ceilings across the board for much of the morning. The rain umbrella over the TAF sites had a few holes, allowing for scattered showers to continue through the early afternoon. Substantial gusts of wind, up to 25 knots, were on the menu later in the day as the cold front shouldered its way through, shifting directions and wrestling down the temperatures. Air travel isn't out of the woods yet, as MVFR/IFR conditions are expected to linger into Saturday morning.
