Columbus is waking up to clear skies and temperatures around 50 degrees Saturday morning, with a sunny afternoon ahead and a high near 69. Northeast winds of 6 to 9 mph will keep the day feeling crisp rather than summery, but there is no rain in the forecast.
The National Weather Service expects Saturday night to stay mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 49 degrees. Sunday will bring another dry day, mostly sunny skies and a warmer high near 74.
Cooler Nights Arrive Early Next Week
Monday and Tuesday will turn cooler but remain sunny, with highs near 67 and 65 degrees. Overnight lows will fall to about 42 Monday night and 43 Tuesday night, making for the coldest mornings of the week.
The weather service says patchy frost could develop Monday night and Tuesday night, especially in colder spots outside the city. Anyone heading out early for work, school or errands may want an extra layer handy.
Warmth Returns By Thursday
The dry stretch continues through the middle of the week, with Wednesday reaching about 73 degrees under sunny skies. Thursday and Friday should be warmer still, with highs near 75 and mostly sunny conditions.
For weekend plans, Saturday afternoon looks like the easiest window for outdoor activities, while Sunday offers a warmer encore. Columbus has no watches, warnings or advisories posted in the forecast.
