As the high-pressure system positions over the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley today, Clevelanders can look forward to clear skies and tranquil weather conditions through Friday, according to the latest bulletin from the National Weather Service in Cleveland. This serenity in the skies is not expected to last, however, with changes on the way starting this weekend, brought about by a series of weather fronts that promise to shake up the otherwise calm atmosphere.
The near-term forecast, detailed in an early morning update by the National Weather Service in Cleveland, indicates no immediate need for adjustments, with the presence of high pressure guaranteeing mostly sunny skies today and tomorrow despite some favored cooler spots and valleys kicking off the morning in the mid to upper 30s. In preparation for the cooler weather, especially along and east of I-71, the NWS has issued a frost advisory for tonight into early Friday morning. Temperatures are predicted to climb pleasantly into the 60s and possibly hit the 70s in some areas by Friday afternoon as the high pressure moves towards the East Coast and a warm front lifts across the region.
Heading into the weekend, a stalled cold front over northern or central Ohio holds the possibility of showers late Friday into early Saturday, but with limited upper support and moisture, the exact timing and impact remain uncertain. As the weekend progresses, a stronger cold front will traverse the region by Sunday, ushering in cooler, fall-like weather for the early part of next week. "Highs on Sunday should still rise into the 60s to perhaps near 70 south if there are breaks in the showers/clouds," the National Weather Service forecast emphasized.
The outlook for early next week predicts a longwave trough over eastern Canada and the U.S. with surface low pressure exiting towards Atlantic Canada, this setup points to a generally breezy and cooler-than-normal period, with highs in the 50s and lows dipping into the 30s and lower 40s, although, there's a possibility that in the higher elevations, the temperatures may not rise above the 40s on Tuesday. Winds are not expected to reach hazardous levels. Still, as the longwave trough moves out, the marine forecast anticipates a necessity for Small Craft Advisories beginning Sunday through much of next week, especially in the east of The Islands due to the potential for stronger winds. "The low pressure will" exit towards Atlantic Canada early next week, stated the NWS communication, hinting that the coldest air might make itself known Monday night through Tuesday.
