Winds back down and temperatures recover to close out the week
Highs should be back into the 50s despite a few clouds around Friday
We got a quick reminder that winter isn’t quite finished overnight as light snow showers moved through early Thursday morning. The only real impact was a light dusting on grassy areas and elevated surfaces, but the bigger story has been the strong winds. While gusts have been howling across the region over the last few days we’re finally seeing them relax a bit. It was still breezy though making it feel colder than the upper 30s and low 40s that we struggled to reach for afternoon highs Thursday afternoon.
A Milder End to the Workweek
Friday brings a mix of sun and clouds as a weak weather system approaches from the west. Temperatures will climb into the mid-50s—just slightly above average for early March. Other than a stray sprinkle, the day should stay dry before rain chances increase Friday night as a weak wave of low pressure tracks through the Ohio Valley.
Weekend Rain Chances & A Warm-Up Ahead
Saturday starts with a few showers early in the day, but as the system moves east, we’ll dry out with scattered clouds lingering into the afternoon. It will be a touch cooler, with highs only reaching the upper 40s. By Sunday, sunshine returns, and we’ll warm back into the mid-50s—just in time for Daylight Saving Time! Don’t forget to “spring forward” at 2 AM Sunday morning, setting your clocks ahead one hour. That means later sunsets beginning Sunday evening!
Looking ahead to next week, spring fever is on the way! A strong warming trend kicks in with plenty of sunshine and highs soaring into the 60s on Monday and even the low 70s by midweek. It looks like our next chance for showers and storms will arrive by Thursday as another system moves in, but we’ll keep an eye on that in the coming days.
ABC 36 Storm Team 3-Day Forecast
Thursday Night: A few clouds and cold, winds diminish. Lows in the low-30s.
Friday: Scattered clouds and milder, a few evening showers. Highs in the mid-50s.
Friday Night: Cloudy with occasional rain. Lows in the low-40s.
