Ohio wakes up to a steel-gray Lake Erie shoreline and a brisk 38-degree chill cutting through downtown Cleveland. Wind off the lake makes it feel closer to freezing, and early drivers along I-90 and the Shoreway should watch for isolated slick patches.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, skies turn mostly sunny today with highs near 40 degrees. Southwest winds ease this afternoon, helping roads dry out. Still, temperatures fall back to around 32 degrees tonight under mostly cloudy skies.
That freeze is critical. Any leftover moisture could refreeze on bridges and elevated ramps before sunrise Sunday. This is peak flash-freeze season across Northeast Ohio. Slow down and allow extra space if you’re heading out early.
Sunday brings more sunshine and a rebound to 45 degrees. Sunday night dips to 34 with partly cloudy skies. President’s Day turns milder, with highs near 49 degrees and light southwest winds.
The warming trend builds into midweek. Highs reach 51 Tuesday with mostly cloudy skies. Rain chances increase Tuesday night and Wednesday, with Wednesday climbing to 57 degrees. Wet roads are likely during the midweek commute.
Forecasters are also tracking a late-week system that could mix rain with snow by Friday as highs fall back into the mid-40s. It’s too early for totals, but February can still surprise Northeast Ohio.
Long-range signals point to above-average temperatures heading into late week, hinting at early spring vibes despite the snow threat. Are you noticing slick spots or dry pavement in your neighborhood this morning?
Five Day Outlook for Cleveland, Ohio
Today: Mostly sunny, high 40.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 45.
Monday: Partly sunny, high 49.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 51.
Wednesday: Rain likely, high 57.
