Cincinnati wakes up cloudy and close to freezing this morning, Thursday, Feb. 26, with temperatures around 39°F. A brief burst of sleet or light snow is on the table before 10 a.m., but most of the precipitation should wrap up by late morning. From there, skies turn mostly sunny and the afternoon high climbs to around 50°F.
This Morning
A weak disturbance is bringing a 60–70% chance of mixed sleet, rain and light snow across parts of the metro through about 10 a.m. New snow accumulation is expected to stay under half an inch, mainly on lawns, roofs and other elevated surfaces. Northeast winds remain very light, around 2 mph, so any snow that does stick should be patchy and melt quickly once the sun breaks through. For the latest details, check the National Weather Service.
Through The Weekend
After today’s mostly sunny afternoon and high near 50°F, warmer air builds in for Friday and Saturday. On Friday, Feb. 27, and Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, highs rise into the upper 50s to around 60°F under mostly sunny skies. That milder stretch should keep most roads wet rather than snow-covered; for background see brace for snow.
Early Next Week
Attention turns to late Sunday into Monday — late Sunday, March 1, 2026, into Monday, March 2, 2026 — when a stronger system could bring rain that changes over to snow. The National Weather Service notes rain and snow are likely Sunday night as colder air arrives, with low temperatures near 25°F and the potential for locally higher-end snow totals: roughly 3–5 inches possible Sunday night in parts of the Tri-State, with another 2–4 inches Monday depending on the storm’s track. Travelers with Monday plans should build in extra time and keep an eye on forecast updates.
What To Do
If you are driving this morning, be ready for isolated slick spots, but expect mostly wet roads later in the day as temperatures climb. For trips planned Sunday night into Monday, March 1–2, 2026, it is smart to have a backup plan and check forecasts before you head out, since changing timing and snow amounts could affect both road and transit conditions.
