MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW) – Marion County residents will see a relatively mild start to the week, with sunshine and temperatures climbing into the lower 60s before a wetter, colder weather pattern moves into central Ohio later in the week.

According to the National Weather Service, dry conditions are expected Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Clouds will increase Wednesday, followed by a chance of rain Wednesday night. Rain is expected to become more widespread Thursday, with cooler temperatures and breezy conditions developing late in the week.

Marion County forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook:

Monday, Nov. 9: Sunny, with a high near 57 degrees. Northwest winds around 6 to 9 mph. Monday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 39 degrees. Southwest winds around 3 to 8 mph.

Tuesday, Nov. 10: Sunny, with a high near 62 degrees. West winds around 8 to 10 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 34 degrees. Winds will become light.

Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 59 degrees. Winds will be light. Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy, with rain likely after 1 a.m. The low will be around 42 degrees, with a 70% chance of precipitation.

Thursday, Nov. 12: Rain is expected, with a high near 51 degrees and an 80% chance of precipitation. Thursday night will bring a chance of lingering rain before 1 a.m., followed by mostly cloudy skies. The low will be around 33 degrees, with breezy conditions.

Friday, Nov. 13: A chance of rain and snow before 1 p.m., followed by a chance of rain. Skies will be partly sunny, with a high near 43 degrees. Breezy conditions are expected. Friday night will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 32 degrees.

Tips

  • Plan for changing conditions: Keep an umbrella or rain jacket handy for Wednesday night and Thursday.
  • Watch road conditions: Wet roads could make Thursday travel more difficult. Use extra caution during periods of rain.
  • Prepare for colder weather: Temperatures will drop Friday, so dress in layers if spending time outdoors.
  • Check for updates: Rain and snow chances late in the week make it important to monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts before traveling.

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