Cleveland, OH – A soft morning haze hangs over Lake Erie, calm for now — but Ohio’s weather pattern is about to flip once again. After a stretch of sunny skies and unseasonable warmth, a strong late-week front will bring gusty winds, heavy rain, and a cooler weekend across Northeast Ohio.
Through Wednesday, temperatures climb well above normal, with highs in the low 60s to near 70°F inland. Winds will strengthen through the day, gusting up to 35 mph as a south breeze pulls in warm, moist air. It’s perfect for early leaf cleanup or Veterans Day event prep, but changes loom fast behind the front.
Thursday starts mild and mostly sunny before showers arrive late Thursday night, spreading quickly across Cleveland, Akron, and Sandusky. Friday looks unsettled, with periods of moderate to heavy rain, a few rumbles of thunder, and cooler air rushing in from the west. Travel across I-90 and I-71 could slow during the Friday commute due to wet roads and gusty winds.
By Saturday, temperatures dip into the 40s with lingering light showers, possibly mixing with colder air near inland counties. Some models even hint at a few early snowflakes by Sunday morning, especially across higher terrain east of Cleveland.
Next week trends cooler and drier, with highs struggling to reach the mid-40s — a reminder that November’s winter transition is underway.
For now, enjoy the mild stretch while it lasts — the chill is coming back, and this time, it may stay awhile.
