Sunny and near 50 this weekend, rain arrives late on Valentine's Day

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The weekend forecast for Cincinnati calls for sunny skies and temperatures near 50 degrees on Saturday, with rain showers arriving late Saturday night and continuing through Sunday morning. The rain will clear out by Sunday afternoon, leaving the rest of the day dry with cloudy skies. Overall rainfall totals are expected to be less than half an inch.

Why it matters

After a cold and snowy start to February, the warmer temperatures and mostly dry conditions this weekend will provide a welcome opportunity for residents to get outside and enjoy local events and activities around the city.

The details

Saturday will see a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the upper 50s, making it a great day to be outdoors. However, rain showers are expected to move in after 10 p.m. Saturday night and continue through Sunday morning. Temperatures will mainly stay in the 40s while it's raining, but the rain is expected to clear out by Sunday afternoon.

• The rain is expected to arrive after 10 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
• The rain showers will continue through Sunday morning, February 15, 2026.
• The rain is expected to clear out by Sunday afternoon on February 15, 2026.

What’s next

The forecast indicates that the rain should clear out by Sunday afternoon, so any outdoor plans or events scheduled for the second half of Valentine's Day should be able to proceed as planned.