CLEVELAND, Ohio – Damp leaves swirl across sidewalks and headlights glint through a low, gray sky along Lake Erie this morning as Northeast Ohio readies for a burst of fall rain. The next two days will bring steady showers, breezy gusts, and slick roads before the clouds finally lift in time for Halloween.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, widespread rain will develop later today and continue through Friday morning. Winds will increase along the lakeshore, gusting up to 30 mph at times, especially for commuters traveling the I-90 corridor. Drivers should watch for ponding in low-lying spots and allow extra braking distance on wet pavement.
Thursday brings the steadiest rainfall, with highs in the low 50s and a raw northeast breeze adding a chill near the water. By Friday afternoon, drier air pushes in from the northwest, breaking clouds just in time for trick-or-treaters. Expect evening temperatures near 48°F with a light breeze — cool, crisp, and comfortably dry for costumes and outdoor events across Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga Counties.
Saturday looks calmer, though a few light showers may linger east of Cleveland early in the day. Sunday turns partly sunny with highs near 53°F, offering one of the last mild stretches before a colder November pattern sets in. Clocks fall back at 2 a.m. Sunday, signaling shorter days and the early slide toward winter’s chill.
After all, the first flakes over the Great Lakes never wait long once November begins.
Five-Day Forecast for Cleveland, OH:
Wed: 58/45 – Increasing clouds; rain moves in late.
Thu: 52/44 – Rain likely; breezy, gusts up to 30 mph near Lake Erie.
Fri: 51/42 – Rain ending; clearing by Halloween evening.
Sat: 52/40 – Mostly cloudy; stray early shower.
Sun: 53/41 – Partly sunny; clocks fall back early morning.
