Cincinnati rolled out of bed today, under a blanket of patchy fog and mist, with visibility down to about a mile at Lunken Airport. It is a chilly start, but temperatures are expected to climb into the low 40s this afternoon under mostly dry, partly sunny skies. Drivers in low-lying neighborhoods may find pre-dawn commutes slowed by the fog, so it is worth building in a little extra time if you are out early.
Today and Tonight
The forecast calls for a high near 416F today, with light northwest winds around 0-3 mph and generally calm conditions. Tonight should stay partly cloudy with a low near 246F and light north winds, and a few patches of frost could show up by Friday morning. No watches or warnings are posted for the Tri-State as of this morning, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
Weekend Rain Returns
A modest warm-up moves in tomorrow with highs near 486F, followed by about 536F on Saturday, but the trade-off is increasing rain chances Saturday night. A chance of rain develops after 7 p.m. on Saturday, with rain likely on Sunday. New rainfall amounts Saturday night could reach roughly a quarter to a half inch in spots, and parts of northern Kentucky and south-central Ohio could approach or top a half inch, according to the office forecast discussion. If you have Valentine’s Day evening plans outdoors, expect wet roads and a damp start to the Sunday morning drive.
Temperatures Climb Next Week
Once the weekend system slides east, warmer air should push afternoon highs into the 50s and then the 60s. Washington's Birthday next Monday is forecast near 566F, with about 606F next Tuesday and low 60s by next Wednesday. For mid-February, that will feel noticeably mild compared with this morning’s chill.
