Ohio – A thin veil of cold air drapes across Lake Erie before sunrise, sending a mix of light snow and sleet sweeping into Cleveland’s lakeshore and surrounding suburbs. Flakes cling briefly to cars and untreated sidewalks, while the first pellets of sleet tap on windshields. Pavement may look only damp at a glance, but patches could turn slick quickly, especially on bridges and ramps along I-90, I-71 and Route 2.
According to the National Weather Service Cleveland office, this morning’s wintry mix continues through midmorning as temperatures hover in the low to mid-30s. Forecasters highlight that untreated surfaces will become slippery, and motorists should slow down and allow extra travel time. The precipitation turns to all rain around midday as temperatures climb toward the lower 40s. Visibility may still dip in steadier showers, but road traction should gradually improve.
According to meteorologists, Wednesday delivers a calmer stretch with partly sunny skies and slightly warmer air pushing inland. Another system approaches Thursday, bringing increasing clouds and a renewed chance for rain, especially late in the day. While snow is not expected during the second round, the broader pattern still hints at a “Winter Tease” this weekend as colder air resurges at night. To be fair, major accumulations are not on the table, yet long-range models show sharper temperature swings as Thanksgiving week deepens.
Residents planning holiday trips should remain alert this morning. Slow down on ramps, avoid sudden braking, and clear all windows of frost or residual flakes. Keep rain gear handy for Thursday and plan for possible delays as airport and interstate volume increases.
Five-Day Forecast for Cleveland, OH:
Tue: 40/35 – Snow/sleet mix early; rain by midday.
Wed: 48/36 – Partly sunny; cool breeze.
Thu: 53/44 – Mostly cloudy; rain likely late.
Fri: 52/36 – Chance of rain; colder trend.
Sat: 47/33 – Mostly sunny; crisp early-winter feel.
