Cincinnati woke up under a thick blanket of fog today, with visibility sharply reduced and early drivers inching their way through the morning commute. Temperatures are starting in the upper 30s, but once the fog lifts late in the morning, the city is in for a mild, mostly cloudy afternoon with highs near 60°F.
Fog Advisory and Tuesday Outlook
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 AM EST for downtown Cincinnati and surrounding counties, with visibility at times dropping to a quarter mile or less. That means slower travel, extra caution, and a bit more white-knuckle driving than usual for the morning rush.
By late morning, south winds should help mix out the fog, allowing temperatures to climb to around 60°F. The warming trend continues on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with highs pushing into the upper 60s.
Rain chances start to increase on Thursday, with rain likely by the afternoon and a stronger chance of thunderstorms Thursday night. Some spots could pick up a few tenths to around a half inch of rain. Gusty southwest winds in the 20s mph are possible midweek and could help fuel brief heavy downpours or downburst gusts, according to the National Weather Service Wilmington OH.
Commute Tips
Drivers should slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave more following distance than usual during the morning commute. If visibility drops to near zero, pull off the road to a safe spot and wait for conditions to improve.
Bridges and overpasses can run colder than surrounding roads and may develop slick patches if temperatures dip near freezing in low-lying pockets. Before heading out, check your transit provider or local road cameras, and build in extra time for school runs, work commutes, or morning errands.
Looking Ahead
Thursday into Thursday night looks like the wettest stretch of the week, with the highest chances for rain and a few isolated storms. A cold front will slide through afterward, ushering in breezier, cooler conditions by Friday.
The weekend trends cooler, with a chance of rain or a rain-and-snow mix. Northern areas and higher elevations could see some light wet snow from Saturday night into Sunday, but any accumulations are expected to be minor.
