Cincinnati weather: Warm weekend gives way to rain and cold
Residents can expect 70-degree highs Sunday, followed by heavy downpours and a sharp temperature drop by Friday.
By Takeshi Davidson ·
Cincinnati residents are enjoying unseasonably warm weather on Sunday, November 1, with temperatures well above the seasonal norm. The city started the day in the mid-50s, accompanied by isolated sprinkles, but the sun broke through for most of the afternoon.
Forecasters predict temperatures will reach 70 degrees, offering mild conditions for the Cincinnati Bengals game. The dry and warm weather is expected to hold through the evening. However, the pattern shifts as Sunday night progresses.
Shower chances increase late Sunday night, with scattered rain possible during the Monday morning commute. Clouds and precipitation will keep Monday temperatures slightly cooler, hovering in the mid-60s.
A brief return to mild weather is expected Tuesday. Skies will clear, and highs will reach the mid-70s, running several degrees above normal. Partly cloudy skies and warm breezes will characterize the day, providing a final window of warmth before the weather changes.
Rain returns Wednesday, with off-and-on precipitation likely starting mid-morning and continuing through Thursday. Storms and heavy downpours are possible during this period. A cold front will push through by Friday, causing temperatures to tumble back to the 50s.
The city will remain breezy, chilly, and showery through Friday. Drier air and sunshine are forecast for the following weekend, though temperatures will be much cooler than this weekend.
