Columbus is starting Tuesday with clear skies and temperatures near 40 degrees, but the afternoon will feel more like early fall than mid-November. The high should reach about 65 under mostly sunny skies, with a west wind around 7 mph. It is the week’s best weather window before rain and colder air move in.
Sunny Tuesday, Cloudier Veterans Day
Tuesday stays dry from morning through evening, with temperatures climbing into the middle and upper 60s before easing back overnight. Skies turn partly cloudy Tuesday night, with a low near 41 and only light northwest winds. Wednesday, Veterans Day, remains mild but mostly cloudy, with a high around 61.
Rain Arrives Wednesday Night
Rain is expected mainly after 1 a.m. Thursday and may continue through Thursday. The National Weather Service expects a low-pressure system to bring rain and a sharp temperature change, with temperatures dropping or holding steady in the 40s all day Thursday. Rainfall should remain light, with less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Colder, Windier End To The Week
Thursday afternoon and night turn noticeably colder as northwest winds strengthen, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph. Showery conditions may linger into Friday, when Columbus could see a few wet snowflakes, although rain is more likely. Friday’s high is forecast near 44, followed by a chilly low around 31.
Weekend Skies Clear Again
The forecast improves for the weekend, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 45 Saturday and 48 Sunday. Monday stays mostly sunny and moderates to around 51. Overnight lows will remain close to freezing through the weekend, so outdoor plans should be comfortable in the afternoon but require a warmer layer after sunset.
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for the Columbus area. For outdoor errands or Veterans Day plans, Tuesday and Wednesday offer the most cooperative conditions before the umbrellas and heavier jackets return.
