Ohio – Cold air cuts across northern Ohio this morning, stinging faces and stiffening fingers within minutes. Lakefront winds push the chill deeper, and pavement stays hard and unforgiving under early traffic. It feels like winter has arrived with intent.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, temperatures sit near 18 degrees early with wind chills in the single digits. Clouds increase quickly, and south winds strengthen through the morning, gusting over 30 mph. Drivers on I-90, I-71, and the Shoreway should expect sudden crosswinds and reduced vehicle control, especially for high-profile vehicles.
By afternoon, temperatures recover into the low 40s, but the breeze keeps it feeling colder. Tonight turns sharply colder again as skies partially clear. Lows dip into the mid-20s, allowing moisture on roads to refreeze. Watch bridges, ramps, and untreated side streets early Sunday.
Sunday stays cold and blustery. Sunshine helps briefly, but highs struggle to reach 30 degrees. Wind gusts over 30 mph continue, keeping wind chills biting. Travel remains dry, though exposed roadways may see drifting lake moisture at times.
Conditions change Monday as clouds thicken. By Monday night, rain develops and may mix with snow before ending. While accumulation appears limited, any changeover could create slick spots during evening travel in Cleveland, Lakewood, Parma, and along I-480.
This pattern reflects an early winter transition. Cold ground combined with brief rain raises flash-freeze concerns later in the week. Meteorologists are watching how quickly colder air returns behind this system.
Looking ahead to Christmas travel, midweek turns milder but unsettled. Rain chances linger, and travelers should stay flexible as conditions evolve.
Heading out today or planning holiday travel? Tell us what road conditions you’re seeing.
Five Day Outlook for Cleveland, Ohio
• Today: Increasing clouds, breezy, high near 42
• Sunday: Partly sunny, windy, high near 30
• Monday: Mostly cloudy, high near 38
• Tuesday: Chance of rain, high near 47
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 46
