Cleveland, OH – The lakefront is bracing for another blast of wintry weather as snow showers and gusty northwest winds sweep into northern Ohio today, setting the stage for a snowy and blustery weekend. Temperatures early this morning hover in the mid-20s, but with wind chills dipping into the teens, it already feels like deep winter.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, scattered snow will develop through the afternoon, increasing in coverage and intensity by Friday and Saturday as a clipper system moves through the Great Lakes. The setup could produce localized snow totals of 2 to 4 inches, especially downwind of Lake Erie. Forecasters caution that gusts up to 30 mph could create blowing snow and reduced visibility, particularly along I-90 and Route 2 near the lakeshore.
By Saturday, conditions will turn sharply colder. Highs are expected to stay below 30°F, with lows in the mid-teens and wind chills near zero. Meteorologists warn that flash freezing may occur Friday night as melting snow refreezes, creating slick spots on untreated roads and sidewalks.
Sunday will bring a brief break with sunshine, but temperatures will remain frigid — highs near 25°F, lows in the mid-teens. Looking ahead, models suggest another snow chance early next week as arctic air deepens across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley.
Five-Day Outlook:
- Friday: Snow likely, high 32°F, gusts near 25 mph.
- Saturday: Snow and wind, high 29°F, low 15°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 25°F, breezy.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 27°F.
- Tuesday: Chance of snow, high near 42°F.
