Was October 22, 2026 a hard freeze in Columbus?
NO
No — Columbus bottoms out near 41°F (5°C) today, nowhere close to the 28°F hard-freeze mark.
Why
- Today's forecast low: 5°C / 41°F
- Currently 41.7°F at 5:08 AM, clear
- Record low for Oct 22 is 28.8°F (1952)