Todays weather in Columbus OH · 11 May 2026 · 4 min

Cool Start, Frost Risk & Weekend Warmup | Mid-May Columbus

Columbus kicks off the week below normal with a frost risk Tuesday night and a wet Wednesday morning commute — then rockets to the low 80s by the weekend. Get the full forecast before you head out.

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Cool Start, Frost Risk & Weekend Warmup | Mid-May Columbus

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Perfect Mother's Day Delivered

Mother's Day came through. Sunday gave Columbus exactly what you'd want — sunshine, comfortable temperatures near seventy degrees, and a cold front that mostly stayed out of the way.

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Cool Start to the Week

Early this week, Columbus is running slightly below normal for mid-May. Highs are staying in the low to mid sixties through much of the work week, with readings near seventy on some afternoons.

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Wednesday Rain System

The more significant weather event this week arrives Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. A disturbance pushing down from Canada brings scattered showers and a few thunderstorms.

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Frost Risk Tuesday Morning

It's worth being clear about the frost situation. Patchy and light — that's how this reads.

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Weekend Warmup Back to Summer

The second half of this weather pattern is a clear reversal. After the cool, dry stretch mid-week, temperatures climb back fast.

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Week Ahead Takeaway

The through-line for this week is straightforward. Two distinct phases.

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