Ohio – A sharp wind off Lake Erie is cutting through Cleveland this morning, driving wind chills down near 21°F and making it feel far colder than the thermometer shows. Flags snap, and the air has that biting, late-winter edge.
According to the National Weather Service, steady north winds around 20 mph with higher gusts will keep temperatures stuck in the 30s through much of the day before gradual clearing begins . Skies improve later, but the cold lingers into the evening.
Across Cleveland, Lakewood, and Euclid, the breeze will continue to impact travel, especially along I-90 near the lake where crosswinds remain strongest. Dress in layers and expect that chill to stick through the afternoon.
Conditions calm tonight as winds ease and skies partially clear. Temperatures fall to around 29°F, cold enough for patchy refreeze where moisture remains. Watch for slick spots early Saturday, especially on bridges.
The weekend brings relief. Saturday turns mostly sunny with highs near 41°F, followed by a stronger warm-up Sunday into the mid-50s. It will feel noticeably milder across northeast Ohio.
By Monday, temperatures climb to around 60°F, signaling a shift toward spring. However, moisture returns late in the day, with rain likely developing by Monday night and continuing into Tuesday.
Plan ahead for changing conditions early next week. Wet roads and reduced visibility could impact commutes.
Five Day Forecast for Cleveland, Ohio:
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 41°F
Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 56°F
Monday: Chance of rain, high near 60°F
Tuesday: Rain likely, high near 69°F
Wednesday: Rain likely, high near 70°F
