CLEVELAND, Ohio – Fall weather settles firmly into Northeast Ohio this week, with crisp mornings and sunny afternoons driving a pattern shift. Commuters on I-90 near downtown Cleveland should watch for early fog Tuesday morning, where cooler air meets Lake Erie’s lingering warmth. The National Weather Service says sunshine will quickly burn off morning haze, leaving a bright afternoon high near 76.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday night will stay mild with lows near 56. Winds shift southeast at 6 mph, keeping conditions steady and dry. That pattern holds through midweek, with Wednesday and Thursday delivering highs around 77 under clear skies.
Residents should prepare for wide daily swings. Warm afternoons could give way to chilly evenings, making light jackets essential for late-night events and high school sports. With no rain expected through Saturday, outdoor projects, commutes, and lakefront activities face minimal disruption.
Travelers along I-480 and I-71 should plan for smooth conditions through the weekend, though cooler overnight lows may still produce patchy fog at daybreak. Power crews and utility planners report no storm concerns, allowing seasonal maintenance to move ahead.
By Friday, forecasters expect highs to steady near 77 with abundant sunshine. The weekend outlook remains favorable, with mostly sunny skies on Saturday and highs in the upper 70s. Sunday continues the trend, reinforcing Cleveland’s early September streak of calm, fall-like weather.
More updates will follow if shifting winds or lake effects introduce unexpected changes, but for now, the week ahead looks settled and dry.
Five Day Forecast for Cleveland, Ohio
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 76, low 56.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 77, low 57.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 77, low 58.
- Friday: Sunny, high 77, low 58.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 78, low 62.
