Frost Advisory Issued for Central Ohio as Temperatures dip
Columbus, OH - A frost advisory is in effect for most of central Ohio, according to teh National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, raising concerns for sensitive outdoor plants. The advisory, issued October 9, 2025, warns that frost could be detrimental to vegetation not protected from the cold.
The NWS cautions that “frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation,” and ”sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.” Residents are urged to take immediate steps to protect tender plants. This advisory follows a period of fluctuating weather in the region, marked by a recent dry spell and a significant cooling trend after unusually warm late-summer and early-fall temperatures, punctuated by several instances of heavy rainfall.
the forecast for the next seven days indicates a return to milder conditions, but overnight lows will remain cool. Here’s a detailed look:
* Friday, Oct. 9: Sunny, with a high near 70.
* Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
* Saturday, Oct. 10: Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
* Saturday Night: Partly cloudy,with a low around 49.
* Sunday, Oct. 11: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
* Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
* Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
* Monday Night: Mostly clear,with a low around 51.
* Tuesday, Oct. 12: sunny, with a high near 75.
* Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
* Wednesday, Oct. 13: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
* Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
* Thursday, Oct. 14: Sunny, with a high near 67.
