Ohio – A gray curtain of dense fog blankets highways before sunrise, cutting visibility to a quarter mile in spots. Drivers along I-90, I-71 and the Shoreway face sudden drops in visibility through late morning. Temperatures hover near 38°F at Burke Lakefront Airport, with light winds and damp air holding steady.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 11 a.m. Visibility may fall to one-quarter mile or less across Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and surrounding counties. Officials warn the fog could impact the morning commute across northeast Ohio and into northwest Pennsylvania.
Conditions improve late this morning as patchy sunshine develops. Highs reach near 49°F today under a light southwest breeze. Clouds thicken tonight, with lows near 39°F.
Rain chances ramp up Tuesday night, with a 70% likelihood after 1 a.m. Showers continue into Wednesday, February 18, when rain becomes widespread and breezy. Highs climb to 59°F, and south winds gust up to 30 mph. Ponding on roads is possible during heavier bursts.
A slight rain chance lingers Wednesday night before drier air moves in Thursday. Highs hold in the mid-50s. By Thursday night into Friday, colder air filters south. Forecasters highlight a chance for rain mixing with snow late Friday into the weekend. While no heavy snow is locked in, February can still deliver quick changes.
Looking ahead to President’s Day Week, temperatures trend milder overall in the 6- to 10-day outlook. A gradual warming pattern builds across Ohio, though brief shots of late-winter chill remain possible. Stay alert for updated Weather Alerts as systems approach midweek.
