Cleveland, Ohio – A late-night cold front will usher in a cooler air mass across Ohio beginning Friday evening, with northwest winds potentially carrying wildfire smoke into the region overnight.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, satellite imagery shows smoke from western wildfires drifting in from the northwest. This smoke is expected to move into northern and central Ohio late Friday night into Saturday morning, though most of it should remain aloft and not impact air quality at the surface.
Cities along the Lake Erie shoreline—including Toledo, Sandusky, and Cleveland—could see hazy skies by early Saturday, especially during sunrise. While no health alerts have been issued, residents with respiratory concerns are advised to monitor local air quality indexes in case of any changes.
Winds will shift to the northwest behind the front, bringing drier and slightly cooler air through Saturday. Drivers should prepare for breezy conditions on elevated roadways, especially I-90 and I-71 north of Columbus. No precipitation is expected with this front.
Smoky skies could linger into early Saturday afternoon before gradually clearing. Another update is expected by Saturday morning as weather conditions evolve.
