Columbus is starting Sunday, February 15, 2026, under a gray, drizzly blanket, with light rain and mist sliding through the city and temperatures hovering near 39°F. Visibility is reduced in spots and the showers are fairly steady for now, but they are expected to ease later in the morning as the system moves east. Afternoon highs should rebound to around 47°F, so it will feel cool, damp, and not exactly patio weather.
Rain Through Midday, Then A Short Break
Rain is expected to hang on through midday before tapering off by early afternoon, with most areas likely adding roughly a quarter to a half inch of rain to the gauges. East winds will stay on the light side, so the main impact will be wet pavement and slower-than-usual drives during the morning rush. The National Weather Service notes that the hour-by-hour timing could shift a bit, so it is worth checking for updates.
Tonight Into Monday Morning: Fog Risk
Later tonight, clouds may thin out in spots. Where skies manage to clear, lingering low-level moisture combined with light winds could allow dense fog to form and stick around into Monday morning, February 16, 2026. Drivers heading out early should be ready for pockets of low visibility on surface streets and are advised to use low beams in any fog.
Midweek Turns Mild, Windy, And Wet
By midweek, a stronger southerly flow is forecast to shove temperatures well above normal, with highs possibly pushing near 64°F on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and a shot at record-mild readings in some parts of the area. The flip side of that springlike feel will be a higher chance of showers and gusty southerly winds from Wednesday into Thursday. The NWS forecast discussion notes that gusts could top 30 mph in the warm sector.
For now, plan on slick roads today and give yourself extra time for the early Monday commute in case fog sets in. A rain jacket will come in handy for the soggy start, and it is a good idea to check back with local forecasts before the midweek warmup, since conditions can change quickly.
