Current Forecast: 8pm on Tuesday, October 12th 2021

Forecast Discussion

Tonight temperatures will dip down into the mid 50s which will give the Athens area a break from the summer like temperatures that the region has been experiencing for the past couple of days. Fog is expected to develop in the southeastern Ohio region tonight due to clear to mostly clear skies. Upper level ridging will develop Wednesday causing higher than average temperatures and dry conditions. The high Wednesday will reach the high 70s to low 80s. A surface low pressure system will begin to move its way down from northern Michigan which will increase the chance for precipitation in the area overnight. However, the major chance for rain will not occur until Saturday when a cold front moves across Athens Friday night.

Detailed Forecast

Tonight it will be clear with no precipitation. Winds from the WSW at 0 to 5 mph. Low 56°F

Wednesday it will be sunny with no precipitation. Winds from the SW at 0 to 5 mph. High 78°F

Wednesday Night it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds calm. Low 61°F

Thursday it will be cloudy with a 40% chance of light rain showers. Winds from the SSW at 0 to 5 mph. High 84°F

Extended Forecast

Friday it will be partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 82°F with a low near 57°F

Saturday it will be cloudy with an 80% chance of rain. High near 62°F with a low near 42°F

Sunday it will be sunny with no precipitation. High near 62°F with a low near 39°F