Ohio – Headlights glow in a gray wall of fog along the Lake Erie shoreline this morning, and visibility drops below a half mile in spots across Cleveland.
A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 11 a.m., creating hazardous travel from I-90 to I-71 and along the Shoreway. Temperatures hover near 31 degrees at Burke Lakefront Airport, and mist clings to bridges and overpasses. Slow down and leave extra space between vehicles.
As the fog lifts, attention turns to a shifting February Weather pattern. A chance of rain and even a thunderstorm develops later today. Highs climb sharply to near 56 degrees. Showers increase tonight, with rain likely after midnight. Lows settle near 46 degrees.
Friday stays unsettled early, with rain possible before 1 p.m. Temperatures briefly rise near 54 in the morning, then fall into the low 40s by afternoon. Gusty southwest winds could reach 35 mph, adding to travel impacts.
Colder air filters in for the weekend. Saturday remains mostly cloudy with a high near 41. By Saturday night, a rain-to-snow transition becomes possible. Sunday brings snow likely, mainly before early afternoon, with highs near 37. Light accumulations are possible, especially on grassy surfaces.
Sunday night drops to around 28 degrees, reinforcing the risk of flash freezing where snow melts during the day and refreezes after sunset. Bridges and untreated roads may turn slick quickly.
Monday stays cloudy with another chance of snow and a high near 34. Gradual moderation follows into midweek, with highs returning to the 40s by Wednesday. Longer-range trends point toward broader spring warmth building late next week.
Five-Day Outlook – Cleveland, OH:
Friday: Rain early, breezy, 54 then falling.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, 41.
Sunday: Snow likely, 37.
Monday: Chance snow, 34.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, 33.
