Columbus is waking up to clear skies and a chilly 44 degrees Wednesday morning, but the forecast has a quick warm-up in store. Temperatures should climb steadily through the day, reaching about 79 degrees by late afternoon. It will be a sunny, comfortable day before the weekend weather pattern turns more unsettled.
Sunny, Breezy Afternoon Ahead
The National Weather Service expects mostly sunny skies with southwest winds increasing to around 12 to 13 mph during the afternoon. Rain chances remain near zero, making Wednesday a solid day for outdoor plans across the Columbus area. Skies will stay mostly clear Wednesday night, with temperatures dropping to about 53 degrees.
Cooler Thursday And Friday Before Another Warm-Up
Thursday will remain sunny but cooler, with a high near 75 degrees and west winds reaching 10 mph. Friday looks similarly dry and sunny, topping out around 73 degrees. The warmth returns Saturday, when mostly sunny skies and a high near 79 degrees are expected.
Weekend Rain Could Disrupt Outdoor Plans
The next meaningful chance for rain arrives Saturday night, when showers could develop after 2 a.m. Sunday is expected to be mostly cloudy, with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 72 degrees. Columbus Day will bring improving conditions, though a few showers could linger before 2 p.m.
No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the area. For now, Wednesday offers the week’s easiest weather window, while anyone planning Sunday activities should keep a backup plan nearby.
