Tri-State weather pattern shifts to dry conditions after brief Friday rain
Forecasters predict mid-50s highs Friday before a warmer, drier weekend sets in, with temperatures reaching the low 60s by Monday.
By Carlos Rousseau ·
Tri-State residents face a dry Thursday with temperatures in the mid-60s, providing a short window before showers return Friday.
Winds gusting up to 25 mph will accompany the sunshine, while overnight lows drop into the low 40s as clouds thicken.
Showers and drizzle are expected to begin around mid-morning Friday and persist into the early evening. WXIX designates the day a First Alert Weather Day. Highs will only reach the mid-50s, with gusts over 20 mph creating chilly conditions.
Friday weather may impact visitors to the opening night of Germania Society’s Christkindlmarkt, which runs through Sunday. Forecasters recommend rain jackets and warm layers for the event.
Saturday offers improved conditions for FC Cincinnati’s match against Nashville SC at TQL Stadium, with a 4 p.m. kickoff. Temperatures will hover near the low 50s at the start and cool as the game progresses. Any remaining rain should exit early, allowing peeks of sunshine by afternoon.
The UC Health Ice Rink at Elm Street Plaza opens its season on Saturday night. Lows will reach the mid-30s, with patchy fog possible early Sunday. Sunday highs will reach the mid-50s under high, thin clouds.
A warming trend brings dry weather and low-60s temperatures to the region on Monday. Tuesday highs will reach the mid-60s, followed by dry conditions and highs near 60 on Wednesday for Veterans Day observances. Early Wednesday temperatures will be around 40. The next rain chance arrives next Thursday, bringing spotty afternoon showers and highs in the mid-50s. Next weekend currently favors mostly dry weather with afternoon temperatures in the 50s.
