Cold Front Drops Temperatures Across Columbus, Bringing Quick Chill
Successive cold fronts will push overnight lows to or below freezing late this week, creating frost that can affect cars, plants, outdoor events.
Overview
- The cold front, which moved through Wednesday, produced only isolated brief showers and began a sharp fall from daytime highs near 77°F to overnight lows around 46°F.
- Cooler, drier air Thursday will limit highs to about 67°F with northwesterly winds of 5 to 15 mph and gusts near 20 mph.
- A second front on Friday will push morning lows into the mid-30s and further cooling will bring overnight temperatures to or below freezing by Saturday, increasing the risk of frost.
- People attending early outdoor plans, including the 11 a.m. MSU game, should dress warmly and allow extra time to warm vehicles because mornings will be notably cold.
- Rain totals will be minimal with only a few brief showers expected, but the stretch of below-average temperatures could harm cold-sensitive plants and change morning routines into early next week.