Cleveland, OH – Waves slam against the Lake Erie shoreline this morning as gusty winds and steady rain mark the region’s first real taste of November chill. Roads from Lorain to Erie are slick, tree limbs sway, and anyone stepping outside can feel the early bite of winter pushing in.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, westerly to northwesterly winds are expected to reach 35 to 45 mph today, especially downwind of Lake Erie. Rain continues through the day, tapering late, but travel along I-90 and lakefront routes could be challenging for high-profile vehicles.
By Friday, winds ease slightly, though showers linger. Cooler air filters in behind the front, dropping highs to the lower 50s and lows near 40 °F. Saturday looks calmer and brighter, with scattered clouds and drier air—perfect for wrapping up Halloween decorations or raking leaves before another temperature drop Sunday night.
Looking ahead, forecasters say the first snow chances of the season could arrive by mid-November, particularly for northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. Weather models hint at a colder pattern building across the Great Lakes—one capable of delivering early flakes before Thanksgiving.
Residents are advised to secure outdoor items today, plan for reduced visibility on the roads, and keep an eye on updated advisories as the season’s first real wind-driven transition takes hold.
