Ohio starts the day under gray skies and damp pavement, with light rain still lingering in spots near the lakefront.
According to the National Weather Service, Cleveland, Akron, Lorain, and Mentor see showers taper late this morning, with highs reaching near 52 before gradual clearing begins.
This is part of a broader cool pattern across the Great Lakes, where below-average temperatures hold through the weekend before a warmer push arrives early next week.
Roads along I-90 and I-71 may remain slick through late morning, especially near low-lying stretches and lakefront corridors where moisture lingers longest. Visibility improves by early afternoon as clouds begin to break.
Conditions stabilize Saturday into Sunday. Temperatures hover in the low 50s Saturday before climbing to the low 60s Sunday. Dry air settles in, giving a brief window for outdoor plans across northeast Ohio.
The next shift begins Monday afternoon. Showers redevelop after 2 p.m., with the most impactful period between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Rainfall may quickly coat roadways, creating slick driving conditions during the evening commute through downtown Cleveland and along the Innerbelt.
By Monday night, rain chances increase to 60%, and a few thunderstorms may develop. While severe weather is not expected, isolated lightning and brief downpours could slow travel and reduce visibility.
Temperatures continue trending upward into the low 70s Monday, signaling a stronger spring pattern taking hold.
Five-day outlook:
Saturday: Clearing, high 52
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 62
Monday: Showers develop, high 71
Tuesday: Showers likely, high 66
Wednesday: Continued rain chances, high low 60s
