Ohio wakes up to a biting wind off Lake Erie, with flurries drifting across Cleveland and wet pavement turning slick in spots.
According to the National Weather Service, northwest winds near 22 mph with gusts up to 29 mph are driving wind chills down to 23°F early today. Light snow showers continue through the morning, especially before midday, with minor accumulation but enough to create brief slick spots on bridges and overpasses along I-90 and I-71.
Visibility may dip at times during passing snow bursts. Plan extra time if heading out early. While totals stay light, untreated surfaces could become briefly icy, especially where temperatures hover near freezing.
Conditions improve into the afternoon as clouds begin to break. Highs reach near 40°F, though the wind keeps it feeling colder. Skies clear further tonight, allowing temperatures to drop into the upper 20s, raising a flash-freeze concern on any leftover moisture.
A sharp warmup follows. Sunshine returns Tuesday with highs near 46°F, then climbs to near 59°F by Wednesday. By Thursday, Cleveland surges to the mid-60s, signaling a strong spring push across northern Ohio.
That warmth brings the next shift. Rain chances increase Thursday afternoon, with steadier rain likely by Thursday night into Friday morning. Wet roads and reduced visibility could impact both commutes late week.
Stay alert through today’s changing conditions, and prepare for a fast transition into spring warmth. What are road conditions like in your neighborhood right now?
Five Day Outlook for Cleveland, Ohio:
Today: Snow showers early, gradual clearing, high near 40°
Tonight: Decreasing clouds, low near 27°
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 46°
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 59°
Thursday: Chance of rain, high near 66°
