Cincinnati wakes up on the chilly side Wednesday, with temperatures in the low 30s and a Frost Advisory in place until 10 a.m. EDT. Lawns may be white and crunchy early on, but bright sunshine will take over quickly and send afternoon highs into the upper 60s, topping out near 69°F. In other words, it is a classic Ohio whiplash kind of day.
Frost Advisory And What To Do
The advisory signals that frost can form on exposed surfaces and potentially damage tender outdoor plants, especially in low-lying or sheltered spots. Potted plants, recent transplants, and small garden beds are the most at risk. If you can, move containers inside or cover sensitive plants with a light cloth until the sun is up and temperatures rebound. Full details are available from the National Weather Service.
This Afternoon Through The Weekend
By this afternoon, sunny skies and a light southeast breeze will help push readings into the upper 60s. The warmup keeps rolling, with highs reaching the mid 70s Thursday and Friday. A weak cold front may trigger a few showers and isolated thunderstorms from Friday afternoon into Friday night, but most of the period through the weekend looks dry. By Sunday, it turns hotter, with highs expected to jump into the mid-80s.
Quick Tips For Gardeners And Commuters
Gardeners should cover tender plants or bring pots indoors until temperatures climb later in the morning. The Civic Garden Center notes that Cincinnati's average last frost date is April 23 and offers straightforward advice on how to protect early plantings. Drivers may encounter patchy frost on windshields early, so it is worth building in a few extra minutes for scraping before heading out. For event planners and anyone with outdoor plans, most afternoons look good to go, with the main wrinkle being that chance of showers on Friday.
