Cleveland, Ohio – Below-normal temperatures are expected to persist across northern Ohio through the first week of February.
According to the National Weather Service Cleveland, a prolonged stretch of colder-than-average weather will continue across the region, keeping daytime highs well below seasonal norms. Typical early February highs in the mid-30s will instead remain mostly in the 20s, with some locations struggling to reach freezing on several days.
Forecast guidance shows the cold impacting communities along major travel corridors including Interstate 90, Interstate 71, Interstate 77, and Interstate 75. Overnight low temperatures are expected to dip into the upper teens and lower 20s, with some inland and rural areas potentially falling into the lower teens during the coldest mornings.
Cities including Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Toledo, Mansfield, Sandusky, and Youngstown are all expected to experience similar conditions. While no significant winter storms were highlighted in this update, the National Weather Service noted that persistent cold can maintain icy patches on untreated roads, especially during overnight and early morning hours.
The cold pattern is forecast to remain locked in through at least the end of the workweek, with limited moderation expected. Wind chills may occasionally dip lower than air temperatures, particularly during morning commutes and evening travel.
For commuters, students, and young workers traveling along I-90 near Lake Erie, I-77 through northeast Ohio, and I-71 toward central Ohio, the extended cold means continued winter driving awareness is advised, even on dry days.
Normal nighttime lows for early February typically fall in the upper teens to lower 20s, and forecast lows will often meet or dip below those values, reinforcing prolonged cold stress on people, pets, and infrastructure.
The National Weather Service recommends residents dress in layers, monitor vulnerable individuals, and stay informed on forecast updates as the cold pattern continues.
