Issued: 8am on Thursday, November 14th 2024
Technical Forecast Discussion
Short-term Forecast (Thursday 11/14/2024 through Saturday 11/16/2024):
A cold front will approach Southeast Ohio on Thursday, bringing an increase in cloud cover and scattered showers by the afternoon. Rainfall will be generally light, with accumulations ranging from 0.1 to 0.25 inches, mainly concentrated along the front. Highs on Thursday will reach the mid-50s, cooling quickly in the evening behind the front as northwest winds increase. Friday will see lingering clouds and a few isolated showers in the morning hours. Temperatures will be cooler, with highs in the upper 40s and lows dropping into the upper 30s overnight. By Saturday, high pressure will build into the region, bringing mostly sunny skies and dry conditions. Expect cool temperatures, with highs in the low 50s and lows near 35°F, particularly in low-lying areas where some frost may form.
Long-term Forecast (Sunday 11/17/2024 through Wednesday 11/20/2024):
High pressure will continue to dominate the region on Sunday, keeping skies mostly sunny and conditions dry. Temperatures will stay seasonally cool, with highs around 52°F and lows in the mid-30s, resulting in frost potential in rural and sheltered areas. On Monday into Tuesday, a weak low-pressure system could bring a slight increase in cloud cover and light rain showers, but no significant precipitation is expected. Temperatures will range from the mid-40s to low 50s during the day and lows between 33-38°F at night. By Wednesday, high pressure will reassert itself, leading to clearing skies and a gradual warming trend into the latter part of the week.
