Ohio – A thin ribbon of lake haze drifts across the Cleveland shoreline before sunrise, glowing faintly under the last sliver of moonlight. The air feels cold but stable, and wet pavement reflects the quiet stillness of a November morning. Drivers on I-90 and Route 2 can expect clear travel early, though south winds begin to strengthen as the day moves forward.
According to the National Weather Service Cleveland office, temperatures climb into the mid-50s today under filtered sunshine. According to forecasters, this mild stretch sets the stage for a more active weekend as a strong disturbance races toward northern Ohio. Residents preparing for early holiday travel or weekend events should plan around a wet Saturday and secure outdoor items before gusts increase.
According to NWS guidance, rain becomes likely Saturday with gusts approaching 30 mph. A few pockets of heavier showers may briefly reduce visibility, especially along I-71 and I-480 during the afternoon. Rain lightens Saturday night as colder air pushes in. Sunday turns brighter and breezy with highs in the 40s and a crisp northwest wind sweeping across open fields. Although the region stays too warm for a snow chance in the immediate window, colder air is tightening its grip across the upper Midwest.
Models hint at a louder “Winter Tease” next week. A stronger mid-November system could deepen cold pockets across Michigan and Wisconsin, raising the possibility of light snow north of Cleveland near Thanksgiving. While a full changeover looks unlikely locally, residents traveling north should watch for early-season flakes, slick bridges, and short-lived icy bursts.
For now, the weekend brings a quick warm-to-cool transition, the kind that often signals deeper winter shifts ahead.
Five-Day Outlook for Cleveland, OH:
Fri: 55/43 – Partly sunny; breezy south wind near I-90.
Sat: 63/40 – Rain likely; gusty and wet.
Sun: 47/35 – Mostly sunny; breezy and cooler.
Mon: 44/33 – Mostly sunny; colder air settles.
Tue: 44/34 – Chance of rain; pattern shifts again.
