CLEVELAND, Ohio – Sunshine gives way to clouds today across northern Ohio as the region braces for a soaking midweek rain event and gusty winds that could make commutes and trick-or-treat setups a little messy. A pair of back-to-back low-pressure systems will roll through the Great Lakes beginning late Wednesday, sending waves of moisture and a stiff breeze off Lake Erie.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, rain chances jump sharply after dark Wednesday, with steady rain expected through Thursday and occasional gusts over 25 mph along the lakeshore. Precipitation totals could approach an inch in spots from Cuyahoga County east toward Ashtabula. The wettest period appears to hit during the day Thursday, when roads may pond and visibility will dip for drivers along I-90 and I-480.
By Friday, showers taper and cooler, drier air filters in just in time for Halloween evening. Highs will linger near 52 degrees with a chilly lake breeze, while sunset events should stay dry under partly cloudy skies. Trick-or-treaters will want light jackets or gloves—temperatures will drop into the low 40s by early evening, with wind chills near 38.
Saturday and Sunday bring another chance for scattered rain, though less intense than midweek. Temperatures hover in the low 50s both days, keeping the late-fall chill in place for leaf cleanup or early decorating. Looking ahead, models hint at colder northwest flow into early November—Cleveland’s first brush with true pre-winter air may not be far behind.
Five-Day Forecast for Cleveland, OH:
Tue: 58/40 – Sunny; breezy east wind up to 15 mph.
Wed: 57/45 – Increasing clouds; rain late.
Thu: 54/44 – Rain likely; breezy with gusts to 25 mph.
Fri: 52/42 – Partly cloudy; cool for Halloween evening.
Sat: 51/41 – Cloudy; slight rain chance; chilly November trend forming.
