Ohio – Bitter air slices across the Lake Erie shoreline this morning, rattling bare branches and numbing exposed skin within minutes. Sidewalks crunch under frozen boots, and the cold feels aggressive, not just uncomfortable. This is the kind of February morning that stops people in their tracks.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, widespread wind chills between minus 5 and minus 10 degrees are expected this morning. Colder pockets may briefly dip near minus 15. Actual temperatures sit in the low teens, but steady winds amplify the danger, especially near the lakeshore.
In Cleveland, the extreme cold affects both safety and travel. Vehicles struggle to warm up, and batteries weaken quickly. Drivers along I-90, I-71, and I-480 should expect slower response times and reduced traction as road surfaces remain hard-frozen. Even short exposure outdoors can become dangerous without proper protection.
Light snow is possible later today, mainly after mid-afternoon. Accumulations remain under half an inch, but any snow can stick immediately due to the cold ground. As daylight fades, refreezing becomes a serious concern on untreated roads and sidewalks.
Tonight stays brutally cold. Temperatures fall near 20, with wind chills again dropping well below zero. Tuesday brings little relief, with highs near 29 and a slight chance of snow. Cold air lingers into Wednesday, when highs struggle to reach 20 despite some sunshine.
By Thursday and Friday, additional snow chances return, and temperatures slowly edge upward toward the low 30s. Even then, winter remains firmly in control heading into the Feb 6–8 weekend, though longer-range signals suggest gradual moderation beyond that point.
For now, limit time outdoors, dress in layers, and check on vulnerable neighbors. This cold is serious. How low did the wind chill feel where you are this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Cleveland, Ohio
- Today: Snow likely late, extreme cold; high near 28
- Tuesday: Slight snow chance; high near 29
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, very cold; high near 20
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, snow possible; high near 24
- Friday: Snow likely; high near 32
