MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Marion County residents can expect a cool, sunny weekend following a sharp drop in temperatures. Saturday will bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 53 degrees, while overnight temperatures will fall to around 34 degrees. Sunday morning could bring widespread frost before sunshine returns for the remainder of the day.
According to the National Weather Service, the weekend forecast calls for dry conditions and a gradual warmup Sunday afternoon. Temperatures will approach freezing in some areas overnight Saturday, with widespread frost possible before 8 a.m. Sunday. The high Sunday is forecast near 61 degrees, followed by clear skies and a low around 37 degrees Sunday night.
Marion County forecast
Here’s the day-by-day outlook:
Saturday, Oct. 17: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53 degrees. Saturday night will be clear, with a low around 34 degrees. Patchy frost is possible after midnight.
Sunday, Oct. 18: Widespread frost is possible before 8 a.m., followed by sunny skies and a high near 61 degrees. Sunday night will be clear, with a low around 37 degrees.
Tips
- Protect plants: Cover sensitive outdoor plants or bring potted plants indoors before temperatures drop Saturday night.
- Prepare for frosty mornings: Allow extra time to clear frost from vehicle windshields before traveling Sunday morning.
- Dress in layers: Temperatures will be cold early Sunday, even as afternoon conditions become more comfortable.
- Check local forecasts: Follow updates from the National Weather Service for any changes to frost conditions.