Ohio – A gray haze hangs over the Lake Erie shoreline this morning, with mist softening streetlights and crunching snow underfoot. Winter is firmly in control across northern Ohio, and another round of snow is lining up as colder air deepens its hold.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, light snow remains possible at times today, mainly during the morning and early afternoon. Any accumulation stays minor, generally under a half inch, but untreated roads and sidewalks remain slick. Visibility may dip at times, especially near the lakeshore and along I-90.
Tonight turns sharply colder as skies stay mostly cloudy. Temperatures fall into the single digits, allowing any melted snow to refreeze quickly. Drivers should watch bridges and elevated ramps during the early commute Wednesday.
Wednesday brings a brief break. Sunshine returns, but it does little to warm the air. Highs reach only near 20 degrees, with wind chills dipping below zero at times. The cold intensifies again Wednesday night as lows fall near 8.
Thursday stays quiet during the day, though clouds increase late. By Thursday night, snow becomes more likely, with an 80 percent chance by early Friday. Accumulations remain uncertain, but steady snow could impact overnight travel and the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds add a blustery edge, reducing visibility at times.
Friday remains snowy and cold, with highs near the mid 30s. Conditions may improve late in the day, but blowing snow and lingering slick spots remain a concern into Friday night. Another light snow chance follows as temperatures drop back into the single digits.
The weekend of Feb. 6–8 stays cold but calmer. Saturday and Sunday turn partly sunny, with highs in the teens and 20s. Lake effect activity stays limited for now, though the frozen lake keeps conditions volatile.
Looking ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook suggests a gradual moderation late next week across parts of the Midwest, hinting at a slow thaw ahead.
Plan extra time for late-week travel, dress for dangerous cold, and stay alert near the lake. Seeing snow where you are right now?
Five Day Forecast for Cleveland, Ohio
- Tuesday: Chance of snow, high near 28
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 20
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 24
- Friday: Snow likely, high near 34
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 16
