Wednesday, there was snow and ice in Cincinnati, with temperature highs reaching 44 and a low around 26.
Today, temperatures will warm significantly, with highs reaching 52 and overnight lows around 46, according to the National Weather Service. The warm-up will continue through Friday when storms are expected to roll through the area.
After storms Friday and Saturday, temperature highs will be in the upper 50s and mid- to upper 60s during the rest of the weekend and into the next week.
Looking ahead, there's a high chance of above-normal temperatures and rain in December, according to the Climate Prediction Center's outlook. In Cincinnati, the normal average temperature is around 35.6 degrees, normal highs are 43.3 and normal lows are 27.9.
What's causing the warm-up in temperatures? The Climate Prediction Center partly attributes it to La Nina, which is expected to strengthen and last through this winter. Because it is evolving for the winter season, there's an increased likelihood of above-normal temperatures and precipitation for the entire region.
More:La Niña is back: What does this mean for our winter weather?
More:NOAA's winter weather outlook: Above-average temperatures in South and East, thanks to La Niña
Detailed forecast
Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 52. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Overnight, a slight chance of showers after 3 a.m. and mostly cloudy with a low around 46.
Friday: Cloudy, high near 64. A chance of showers mainly after 10 a.m. Overnight, showers with thunderstorms possible after 10 p.m. and a low around 46.
Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 65. A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 a.m., then a chance of showers between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Sunday: Sunny, high near 49.
Monday: Sunny, high near 55.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 60.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 65.
Source: National Weather Service, Wilmington.
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