Today starts clear and cold in Cincinnati, with Lunken (KLUK) clocking about 19°F at 5:40 a.m. A southwest breeze will nudge temperatures into the low 40s this afternoon, but gusts will keep things feeling noticeably cooler along the riverfront and on exposed hills. If you are heading out early, layer up and give yourself a little extra commute time.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Southwest winds will ramp up this afternoon, with sustained speeds around 2 to 13 mph and gusts up to roughly 24 mph. That will keep wind chill readings stuck in the 20s even as the actual high reaches near 42°F. The National Weather Service in Wilmington is also tracking a system expected late Wednesday night into Thursday that could bring rain changing to snow in colder pockets, with generally light accumulations. Check the latest forecasts from NWS Wilmington.
Midweek Rain And Snow Risk
Tomorrow looks milder, with highs near 54°F before colder air returns Thursday. As the system moves through, neighborhoods north of I-70 are most likely to see a brief rain-to-snow transition, and most areas should expect under an inch of accumulation if a changeover occurs. Forecast confidence is moderate, and both timing and precipitation type could still shift, so check updates before locking in evening plans.
Travel And Commute Notes
Gusty afternoon winds could make walking and cycling uncomfortable and may briefly reduce visibility on bridges and open stretches, so slow down on wet or slushy surfaces. Air travelers should monitor airline updates late Wednesday into Thursday morning for possible impacts from low ceilings or mixed precipitation. For background on recent slick spots and the city’s response, see how blowing snow and slick spots turn the Cincinnati commute into a slow crawl.
Bottom line: expect a breezy, seasonable Tuesday, a warmer Wednesday, and a chance of late-night rain that could briefly mix with snow in colder spots from Wednesday night into Thursday. We will update this story if advisories are issued. Check the National Weather Service for the latest before you head out.
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