Columbus started Wednesday on the kind of cold note that makes you question every life choice involving an alarm clock, with clear skies and temperatures stuck in the upper teens to around 20°F at dawn. Things improve from there, with a high near 42°F and mostly cloudy skies on tap. A brief stray flurry could pop up around mid-afternoon, but forecasters are not expecting any measurable accumulation.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, a weak disturbance sliding across the southern Great Lakes may squeeze out a few light snow showers across parts of the metro this morning and early afternoon, although most spots should see little to no accumulation. The system is moving into a drier airmass and should taper off by mid-afternoon, and there are no watches or warnings in effect for Franklin County. Expect light south winds around 5–10 mph through the day.
How The Morning Looks
Early airport observations at KCMH showed temperatures in the upper teens with light southerly winds, lining up with what many neighborhoods reported across the city. Winds should stay on the lighter side, so travel issues will mainly be limited to brief visibility drops if a passing flurry finds you. Use a little extra caution on bridges and shaded overpasses, where surfaces can hang on to slick spots longer than regular pavement.
Late-Week Warm-Up
The region begins a slow warm-up Thursday, with a chance of light rain after about 8 a.m. and highs climbing into the mid-50s. Friday looks even milder, with readings pushing into the mid-60s. The warmest stretch is set for the weekend, when highs reach the upper 60s and could flirt with 70°F on Sunday. There is a low chance of a few thunderstorms from late Friday night into Sunday night, but most of that window looks drier and generally pleasant for outdoor plans.
No watches or advisories are posted at the moment, but it is still worth building in a few extra minutes for the morning commute in case any brief squalls wander through. Forecasters will keep an eye on precipitation chances and update the outlook if anything changes.
