Ohio roads are soaked and shining under a steady gray sky as rain spreads across Cleveland and the Lake Erie shoreline. Light showers continue to fall, and southeast winds near 10 to 15 mph are pushing mist across I-90 and I-71. Commuters should expect slower travel through midday as rainfall coverage peaks.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, rain remains likely through early afternoon with precipitation chances near 100 percent. Highs climb to 56 degrees, well above mid-February averages. Rainfall amounts may reach a quarter inch in spots before showers taper later today.
Clouds hold tonight with lows near 42. Another round of rain redevelops Thursday, especially after 1 p.m., with an 80 percent chance of steady showers Thursday night. East winds increase to 16 mph, and additional rainfall between a tenth and quarter inch is possible. Wet pavement and ponding could create slick stretches along the Shoreway and I-480.
Friday turns partly sunny but breezy, with highs near 54 and lingering light rain chances early. Cooler air arrives Saturday with highs near 41 under partial sunshine.
By Saturday night, temperatures dip near 31 and a 40 percent chance of snow develops after 1 a.m. Even light accumulation could create icy patches by early Sunday. This is peak flash-freeze season. Meltwater from earlier rain can refreeze quickly once readings slip below freezing.
Sunday stays mostly cloudy with highs near 36 and additional snow chances. Early next week trends colder before a 6–10 day outlook signals a warming trend building across Ohio.
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Five Day Outlook for Cleveland, Ohio:
Wednesday: High 56, rain likely
Thursday: High 56, rain developing
Friday: High 54, breezy, slight rain chance
Saturday: High 41, partly sunny
Sunday: High 36, mostly cloudy with snow chances
