Ohio – A sharp, biting cold grips Cleveland this morning, with icy air and a 21°F wind chill cutting across Lake Erie and freezing surfaces just as traffic picks up.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures sit near 28°F at Burke Lakefront Airport with clear visibility but cold pavement. Bridges and overpasses along I-90 and I-71 may hold slick patches early, especially where moisture lingers.
Conditions improve through the day as clouds increase and temperatures climb toward 45°F. Roads turn mainly wet and then dry, easing travel concerns by afternoon.
A major warm-up builds midweek. By Wednesday, highs reach 58°F under mostly cloudy skies, signaling a strong March rebound. South winds begin to increase slightly, pulling in milder air across northern Ohio.
The biggest shift arrives Thursday. Temperatures jump to 68°F, but rain develops late in the day with a 60 percent chance. Wet roads and reduced visibility will impact the evening commute, especially along I-480 and the Innerbelt.
Conditions deteriorate further Thursday night. Rain becomes widespread, then mixes with snow as colder air rushes in. Winds increase and temperatures drop into the mid-30s, setting up a messy transition.
By Friday, colder air locks in. Highs struggle near 40°F, and lingering rain or snow showers could create slushy patches early. Any untreated surfaces may turn slick again as temperatures fall toward the mid-20s by night.
Five Day Forecast for Cleveland, OH:
Tuesday: Increasing clouds. High near 45°F.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. High near 58°F.
Thursday: Rain likely late. High near 68°F.
Friday: Chance rain and snow. High near 40°F.
Saturday: Sunny. High near 46°F.
