Has Ohio finally conquered “false fall” as temperatures are expected to briefly rise once again in central Ohio?

The term refers to the period of cooler temperatures in early autumn before they rise to mild or warm, summer-like temperatures.

The weekend saw some warmer temperatures and clear skies, with highs expected to reach 71 degrees on Saturday, Oct. 11 and a high near 74 degrees on Sunday, Oct. 12.

Warm conditions should continue into Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 13, with a high of 75 degrees. The warm weather peaks on Tuesday, Oct. 14, with a high near 76 degrees.

While to some it may seem like a “second summer,” the official term refers to a heatwave of 70 degrees Fahrenheit or more for a period of at least seven days after the fall equinox and the first frost.

Columbus forecast for week of Oct. 12, 2025

Sunday, Oct. 12: Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East wind around 6 mph.

Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

Tuesday, Oct. 14: Sunny, with a high near 77.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

Wednesday Oct. 15: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Thursday Oct. 16: Sunny, with a high near 65.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

Friday, Oct. 17: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

Reporter Sophia Veneziano may be reached at sveneziano@dispatch.com.

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Temps are expected to briefly rise in Columbus the week of Oct. 11.