A couple of weather systems will shape both temperatures and rain chances over the next several days, starting with unseasonably warm conditions.
Temperatures are running well above normal for late December. This afternoon, highs will climb into the low to mid 60s under mostly cloudy skies. It will be breezy at times, and a few hit-or-miss showers are possible.
System 1: Slight rain chances, still mild
The first system moves through today as a warm front sweeps in with gusty southwest winds, helping temperatures surge into the 60s. A cold front follows tonight, bringing slightly cooler and drier air for Saturday. Even so, Saturday will still feel mild for this time of year, with highs settling into the 50s.
System 2: Rainy Sunday, colder Monday
The second system arrives as a one-two punch late this weekend. Sunday will be the wetter day. Expect rain to develop by early morning and continue through much of the day, including the afternoon and evening. Highs will once again reach the 60s. There’s also a chance for isolated thunderstorms, especially around the 1 p.m. kickoff for the Bengals’ home game, so plan accordingly.
Behind the rain, much colder air rushes in late Sunday night into Monday. Temperatures will drop sharply, and rain could briefly mix with or change to snow early Monday. No major accumulation is expected, but it will turn blustery and cold. Highs Monday will struggle to get out of the 20s and 30s.
New Year’s Eve:
A very cold and dry New Year’s Eve. If you’re heading out to celebrate, dress in layers. Highs will reach the upper 30s to low 40s on New Year’s Day to kick off 2026.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy
Scattered rain
High: 64
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy
Mild
Low: 43
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy
Comfortable
High: 55
SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain chances late
Mild temperatures
Low: 48
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