Cleveland, OH – After a stretch of unseasonably warm October weather, northern Ohio is set for a major shift early this week. According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, high temperatures will remain well above normal—into the low 80s—through Monday before a cold front brings widespread rain Tuesday.
Forecasters say the front will approach Monday night, with the heaviest rainfall expected through the day Tuesday. Areas such as Akron, Cleveland, and Erie, Pennsylvania, could see between 0.8 and 1.2 inches of rain by Wednesday morning. The NWS noted that the precipitation will be followed by a noticeable cool-down midweek.
Behind the front, temperatures will fall sharply into the 60s on Wednesday and Thursday, marking a return to more seasonable conditions. Winds may also increase slightly during the frontal passage, adding to the cooler feel.
While the upcoming rain could disrupt outdoor plans, meteorologists say it will bring some relief to the region after a dry early October stretch. Commuters should be prepared for slower travel times and wet roads Tuesday morning through evening.
This system marks the first significant weather change of October for northern Ohio, signaling a shift toward fall-like conditions for the remainder of the week.
