Ohio — The steady rhythm of rain on rooftops echoes across Cleveland this morning, a damp start under gray November skies. Wet streets glisten along I-90 and Route 2, while brisk winds off Lake Erie hint at the colder air gathering to the west. For now, this is just late-fall rain — but signs point to a wintry shift ahead as Thanksgiving week travel ramps up.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, light rain continues through the early hours before tapering off later today. Skies begin to clear Sunday, bringing a calm, cool break with highs near 49°F and lighter winds — an ideal window for local errands or outdoor plans before conditions change again.
By Monday, clouds build once more, setting the stage for a strong front expected to bring widespread rain Tuesday. Temperatures hold in the mid-50s, but models suggest a sharp cooldown behind the front by mid- to late-week. As colder air filters south, rain may mix with wet snowflakes by Wednesday night or Thanksgiving morning, especially inland from the lake.
Nationally, a major cold front is expected to sweep east by Thanksgiving Day, dropping temperatures below seasonal averages across much of the U.S. and bringing potential heavy snow to parts of the Midwest and Northeast — a winter weather tease as the holiday travel rush peaks.
Five-Day Outlook (Cleveland, OH):
- Today: Chance of rain early, high 47°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 49°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 52°F.
- Tuesday: Rain likely, high 55°F.
- Wednesday: Rain and possible snow mix, high 53°F.
