Cleveland, Ohio – Arctic air is expected to remain entrenched across northern Ohio from Jan. 24 through Jan. 30, bringing an extended stretch of below-normal temperatures and reinforcing mid-winter conditions across the region.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, northern Ohio falls within a roughly 70 percent probability zone for below-normal temperatures during the Jan. 24–30 period. Confidence is elevated that cold air will dominate with limited opportunities for sustained warming before the end of the month.
Along the Lake Erie shoreline, including Cleveland, Lorain, and Sandusky, daytime highs are expected to run well below late-January averages, with cold nights allowing ice and snow to linger on roads such as Interstate 90, Route 2, and lakeshore connectors. Persistent cold may also support periods of lake-enhanced snow, further reinforcing winter travel challenges.
Farther inland, including Toledo, Mansfield, and communities along the Interstate 80 and 90 corridors, temperatures are also expected to stay below normal throughout the Jan. 24–30 window. Overnight lows may frequently dip into the teens or single digits, increasing the risk for refreezing on untreated roads, bridges, and parking lots.
The Ohio Department of Transportation urges drivers to remain cautious during early morning and nighttime travel, when icy conditions are most likely. Residents are encouraged to protect exposed pipes, limit prolonged outdoor exposure, and check on vulnerable neighbors and pets.
The Arctic pattern shows little indication of breaking before month’s end, and additional cold-related advisories may be issued as confidence remains high in sustained below-normal temperatures across northern Ohio through Jan. 30.
