Gray clouds press low over Lake Erie this morning, and damp pavement along I-90 reflects brake lights in the early commute. Temperatures sit near 35 degrees, just cold enough to keep the air feeling raw. Keep headlights on and allow extra space on wet roads.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, rain remains likely through the day with a 60 percent chance of precipitation. Highs reach 42 degrees as winds shift from southeast to northwest. Rainfall totals stay light, generally under a tenth of an inch.
A brief lull develops tonight with lows near 35. By Wednesday, mostly cloudy skies linger and highs climb to 49 degrees. Another round of rain arrives Wednesday night with a 60 percent chance and lows in the low 40s.
Thursday turns wetter and milder. Rain chances jump to 90 percent with highs near 58 degrees. A few thunderstorms may develop after 4 p.m. Plan for reduced visibility during heavier bursts. Thursday night stays unsettled with rain likely and lows near 47.
Friday trends drier with mostly cloudy skies and highs around 63 degrees. Saturday may bring another round of rain with highs near 70, signaling a strong March warm-up. Early next week looks seasonably mild with highs near 60.
No significant snow or ice is expected, but this is the time of year when flash freezing can occur if evening temperatures drop quickly after rainfall. Monitor conditions on bridges and overpasses.
We are five days from clocks springing ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday. March daylight gains will accelerate, adding nearly 90 minutes by month’s end across northern Ohio.
Five Day Outlook for Cleveland, Ohio:
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 49.
Thursday: Rain likely, high 58.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, high 63.
Saturday: Rain likely, high 70.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 58.
