Rainy Easter Weekend Forecast for Columbus

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As families in Columbus, Ohio prepare for Easter weekend celebrations, the National Weather Service is forecasting a rainy and unsettled forecast with showers and thunderstorms likely on both Saturday and Sunday. The wet weather could impact outdoor activities like egg hunts, with umbrellas and backup indoor plans recommended.

Why it matters

Easter is a major holiday for many families, with traditional outdoor activities like egg hunts and post-church gatherings. Rainy weather can significantly disrupt these plans and force people to adjust their celebrations, potentially impacting community events and local businesses.

The details

According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Columbus is expected to see showers and thunderstorms on both Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4, with a 70% and 60% chance of precipitation respectively. The rain is likely to continue into Saturday night before tapering off. On Easter Sunday, April 5, there is still a 50% chance of showers, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 58 degrees.

• Friday, April 3: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78 degrees. There's a 70% chance of precipitation.
• Friday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61 degrees. There is a 40% chance of precipitation.
• Saturday, April 4: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80 degrees. There is a 60% chance of precipitation.
• Saturday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48 degrees. There is a 60% chance of precipitation.
• Sunday, April 5 (Easter): A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58 degrees. There is a 50% chance of precipitation.