Columbus is waking beneath mid- and high-level clouds Wednesday morning, with temperatures around 51 degrees early and a warm-up headed toward 75 by afternoon. Sunshine will take over as the morning clouds thin, making this one of the most comfortable late-October days of the week.
Warmth Holds Through Thursday
Wednesday afternoon will stay dry with south-southwest winds at 10 knots or less beyond about 15Z, and Wednesday night should be clear with a low near 51. Thursday looks even warmer, with full sun, a high around 77 and south winds reaching up to 10 mph.
The forecast from the National Weather Service keeps Friday sunny and mild at about 72 degrees, though overnight temperatures will fall to around 48. No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the area.
Clouds Build Before Weekend Rain Chances
Saturday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Rain is possible Sunday, when Columbus could reach 70, followed by additional rain chances Sunday night and Monday.
Rain becomes more likely Tuesday, when the forecast calls for a mostly cloudy day, a high near 71 and a 60% chance of rain. For now, the best outdoor window is Wednesday through Friday, with the pattern turning wetter as the weekend winds down.
