By Jonathan Pierce | ColumbusFrontline.com | March 16, 2026
COLUMBUS, A Wind Advisory remains in effect for Franklin County until 8 a.m. Monday as a cold front pushes through central Ohio, turning morning rain showers into snow showers by afternoon and dropping temperatures to around 21 degrees overnight.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington issued the advisory as west winds of 18 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph continue pushing through the Columbus area. As of early Monday morning, Columbus was seeing light rain and fog with a temperature of 51 degrees at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, but conditions are falling fast.
What to Expect Today
Rain showers are likely through midday before switching to snow showers this afternoon. Temperatures will fall sharply, dropping from the low 50s this morning to around 36 degrees by 5 p.m. Total daytime snow accumulation will be less than half an inch, but breezy conditions with gusts up to 38 mph will make it feel colder. Overall chance of precipitation today is 60 percent.
Tonight, a chance of snow showers continues mainly before midnight. Winds ease slightly to gusts around 32 mph. The low drops to around 21 degrees, bundle up if you are heading out late.
The Rest of the Week
Tuesday stays cold and mostly cloudy with a high near 30 degrees and winds around 14 mph. Tuesday night falls to around 22.
A slight chance of snow returns Wednesday before 2 p.m. only a 20 percent chance with a high near 41. By Thursday, Columbus gets a break with partly sunny skies and a high near 57 degrees. The weekend looks pleasant, with highs near 64 Saturday and 60 Sunday.
Drive Carefully Today
The combination of wind gusts up to 40 mph, falling temperatures, and switching precipitation means road conditions could change quickly this afternoon, especially on bridges and overpasses. Columbus drivers should allow extra time and watch for blowing debris. The Wind Advisory expires at 8 a.m. Monday.
This forecast is based on data from the National Weather Service Wilmington, Ohio. Forecast valid March 16-22, 2026.
Published: March 16, 2026 | ColumbusFrontline.com