Columbus is waking up under a gray blanket this morning, with temperatures hovering near 55°F at John Glenn Columbus International Airport and a streak of light rain moving through just in time for the rush. The damp start is expected mainly between about 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, then clouds should crack open, letting in sunshine and sending afternoon highs into the mid-60s. Southwest winds will kick up at times, so plan for both umbrellas and a few blustery pockets on the way to work or school.
What To Expect
Showers are most likely in the morning, with roughly a 70% chance of rain and only a trace to a few hundredths of an inch expected across most neighborhoods. By afternoon, sun should return and help push the high to around 64°F, although southwest winds of 9 to 14 mph, with gusts up to 26 mph, will make it feel breezier than the numbers might suggest, according to the National Weather Service.
Commute Notes
The wettest window lines up with the morning drive, so build in a little extra time, slow it down on bridges that can turn slick, and be ready for gusty crosswinds if you commute by bike. If you managed to dodge Tuesday’s early-morning trouble, catch up on what you missed in our freezing fog recap: Icy Fog Chokes Morning Drive.
Late-Week Shift
Another batch of showers is on tap Thursday into Thursday night, this time with a higher chance of thunderstorms and some heavier downpours. A few spots could see a quarter to a half inch of rain late Thursday. A cold front sweeps through on Friday, bringing stronger gusts of about 25 to 35 mph and setting up a cooler weekend with highs back in the 30s and 40s, plus a chance for rain-to-snow mixing overnight Saturday into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Bottom Line
Grab an umbrella for the morning commute, and consider tying down or bringing in lightweight outdoor items before winds ramp up later in the week. Keep an eye on updated forecasts if you are planning to be outside from Thursday night through Friday.
