Tri-State Gets Dry Window Today Before Friday Rain Returns
Winds up to 25 mph accompany a mid-60s high today, followed by damp conditions for the opening night of the Christkindlmarkt.
By Nathan Reed ·
The Tri-State region enjoys a break from precipitation today, offering a dry opportunity to clear leaves before weather turns damp again. Sunshine pushes temperatures to the mid-60s, but wind gusts reaching 25 mph may make outdoor maintenance difficult. Clouds return tonight with a lingering breeze, and temperatures drop to the low 40s.
Friday is designated a First Alert Weather Day as showers and drizzle arrive around mid-morning and persist into the early evening. The high temperature reaches only the mid-50s. Gusts exceeding 20 mph create a chilly feel for attendees of the opening night of Germania Society's Christkindlmarkt. The market remains open through Sunday, providing drier visitation options later in the week.
Conditions improve for Saturday, benefiting FC Cincinnati's match against Nashville SC at TQL Stadium. Any remaining rain exits early in the day, and sun breaks appear by the afternoon. The 4 p.m. kickoff occurs near the day's high of the low 50s. Temperatures cool as the match progresses, requiring attendees to bring an extra layer for the walk to their vehicles.
The season opening of the UC Health Ice Rink at Elm Street Plaza also takes place Saturday. The weather supports the event, with a chilly Saturday night in the mid-30s. Patchy fog is possible early Sunday before thin high clouds allow sunshine to filter through. Sunday highs reach the mid-50s, creating a comfortable afternoon for skating or browsing the holiday market if visitors dress warmly.
A warming trend lifts Monday temperatures to the low 60s and Tuesday to the mid-60s, with dry weather continuing. Veterans Day on Wednesday looks dry, with highs near 60. Early Wednesday temperatures near 40 will require a jacket for outdoor observances, and patchy morning fog is possible.
The next rain chance arrives next Thursday, another First Alert Weather Day featuring spotty afternoon and evening showers. Highs fall back to the mid-50s, then to the low 50s on Friday as early rain clears. Next weekend currently favors mostly dry weather with chilly mornings and afternoon temperatures in the 50s.
