CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cold air is moving fast off Lake Erie, wrapping the city in gray skies and damp air that feels every bit like November. By tomorrow, Cleveland’s first measurable snow chance of the season may arrive — just in time to make travel slick and commutes slow along I-90 and Route 2.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, a storm system will pull moisture northward through Sunday, bringing widespread rain that transitions to a rain-and-snow mix by Sunday evening. Temperatures will hover near 38°F, but gusty northwest winds — up to 25 mph — will drive wind chills into the upper 20s.
Light snow is likely to continue Monday and Monday night, with minor accumulations possible across higher elevations in Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake counties. While widespread totals should remain under an inch, localized heavier bands near the lakeshore could briefly cover roads. A Winter Weather Advisory may be issued if lake-effect snow bands develop more intensely than expected.
By Tuesday and Veterans Day, the air stays raw and unsettled. Highs will hold near 40°F as another weak disturbance passes, possibly triggering additional flurries or a light dusting across northeast Ohio.
After midweek, conditions improve with partial clearing and a gradual warm-up into the upper 40s. Still, the pattern ahead hints at a winter tease—a clear sign that the cold season is tightening its grip across the Great Lakes.
Residents should prepare for slippery roads, limited visibility during heavier snow bursts, and the season’s first true taste of winter weather as the weekend fades into Monday.
Five-Day Outlook for Cleveland, OH:
Sat: 50/40 – Cloudy; chance of late showers.
Sun: 48/31 – Rain changing to snow; breezy.
Mon: 38/28 – Snow showers; blustery cold.
Tue: 40/32 – Chance of flurries; brisk wind.
Wed: 46/33 – Partly sunny; slow warm-up.
