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I-71 Interstate Road Conditions
I-71 Road Conditions & Weather
Updated Aug 23, 2026 11:17 PM UTC · 2 states · Mostly dry
Lowest 68°F near Columbus, Ohio · Highest wind 16 mph near Columbus, Ohio
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Interstate 71 (I‑71) runs from Louisville, Kentucky, to Cleveland, Ohio, providing a northeast–southwest route through the Midwest. It passes through cities such as Louisville, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland.
- Road system: Interstate Highway System
- Year of construction: 1960
- Length: 346 miles
Weather data from Aug 23, 2026 11:17 PM UTC
68°F
82°F
16 mph
1012-1016 hPa
Current I-71 Conditions by State
Ohio I-71 road conditions
Dry
- Cincinnati 81°F · 7 mph wind · Dry
- Columbus 73°F · 6 mph wind · Dry
- Cleveland 72°F · 10 mph wind · Dry
See live weather forecast for I‑71. Get real‑time I‑71 road and weather conditions displayed directly on the interactive map for your route through Kentucky and Ohio.
The map shows live weather conditions along Interstate 71, updated frequently to help drivers plan safer trips. Forecasts are generated for the next 6 hours at key highway points and include temperature and conditions such as clear skies, rain, storms, snow, high wind, hail, and more.
No full closures are reported on I-71 as of Aug 23, 2026 11:17 PM UTC, and no lane closures or roadworks either. Always check with the responsible state DOT before setting off.
Kentucky I-71 weather conditions
Louisville, KY weather
- The current weather in Louisville, KY shows a temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F) with a relative humidity of 81%
- The wind is calm, blowing at 1.8 KPH (1.1 MPH) from the southeast (98°)
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 1014 MB (29.9 inHg)
- Visibility is clear at 16 KM (9.9 miles), and the weather is sunny, indicating no significant weather impacts at this time
- There are no active weather alerts for the area.
Ohio I-71 weather conditions
Cincinnati, OH weather
- Current weather conditions in Cincinnati, OH, indicate a temperature of 18.4°C (65.1°F) with a dewpoint of 15.0°C (59.0°F)
- The relative humidity is at 81%, contributing to the presence of fog, which is currently affecting visibility at 11.6 km (7.2 miles)
- The wind is blowing from the northwest at a speed of 2 to 5 mph (3 to 8 km/h)
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 1010 mb (29.83 inHg)
- As of now, there are no active weather alerts for the area.
Columbus, OH weather
- Currently in Columbus, OH, the weather is sunny with a temperature of 17.7°C (63.9°F)
- The relative humidity is at 87%, which contributes to a comfortable atmosphere
- Winds are coming from the northwest at 6 km/h (4 mph)
- The pressure is measured at 1013 mb (29.9 inHg), and visibility is good at 16 km (9.9 miles)
- There are no active weather alerts at this time, and conditions are expected to remain clear throughout the day.
Cleveland, OH weather
- In Cleveland, OH, the current weather conditions indicate a temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F) with a humidity level of 76%
- The wind is blowing from the northwest at 25 km/h (15 mph)
- The sky is mostly cloudy with visibility at 16.1 km (10 miles)
- There are no significant weather impacts reported for outdoor activities at this time
- However, there is an active Beach Hazards Statement in effect from August 23, 2026, at 3:44 AM until August 25, 2026, at midnight.
I-71 Road Weather FAQ
- Is I-71 closed right now?
- No full closures are reported on I-71. No lane closures or roadworks are reported either.
- What are I-71 road conditions today?
- The map on this page colours the route along I-71 by what is on the carriageway right now — dry, wet, slush, snow or ice — from radar and surface data, last updated Aug 23, 2026 11:17 PM UTC. Right now temperatures run from 68°F to 82°F and the strongest wind is 16 mph.
- How often are I-71 road conditions updated?
- The road surface and weather layers are rebuilt whenever this page is opened with data more than ten minutes old, and refreshed on a schedule in between, so nothing here is more than about two hours old even on a road nobody has looked at. Closures and road blocks are re-imported from the state 511 feeds every fifteen minutes, and the written state-by-state summaries are refreshed daily. Every section on this page carries the time its data was fetched.
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