Ohio commuters stepped into a sharp 24-degree chill this morning, with a light northwest breeze pushing wind chills into the teens along the Lake Erie shoreline. Side streets and overpasses across Cleveland remain icy in spots, especially where melted snow refroze before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, skies gradually turn sunny today with highs reaching 34 degrees. Calm winds shift northwest around 5 mph. While sunshine helps, shaded pavement along I-90 and I-71 could stay slick through midmorning.
Temperatures dip back to 27 degrees tonight under mostly clear skies. That sets the stage for another refreeze on untreated surfaces. This is prime flash-freeze season across northeast Ohio. Even minor meltwater can turn glassy after dark.
A strong spring tease arrives Friday. Highs jump to 52 degrees with south winds gusting up to 25 mph. Snowbanks shrink quickly, and slush may pool near storm drains. Saturday stays milder at 44 degrees under mostly cloudy skies.
Attention then turns to Saturday night. Snow becomes likely before 1 a.m., with light accumulation possible into early Sunday. Lows fall to 23 degrees. Roads could turn snow-covered if bands intensify, so plan extra time for late-night travel.
Sunday remains mostly cloudy with highs near 30. Another chance of light snow lingers Sunday night before moderating slightly Monday.
The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures into early March, signaling gradual spring warmth after this late-winter swing.
Five Day Outlook for Cleveland, Ohio:
Thursday: Becoming sunny, high 34.
Friday: Sunny, high 52.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 44.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 30.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 32.
