Residents can expect a calm weather weekend, as the National Weather Service in Cleveland has reported that a high-pressure system over the Great Lakes will maintain its grasp through Sunday. This tranquil weather pattern brings with it conditions that should scatter the lingering lake-effect clouds and provide clear skies for the most part. According to an Area Forecast Discussion released by the National Weather Service, "The main story for the short term period is the significant shaving back of rain chances through early Tuesday afternoon."
Coming into the weekend, temperatures are expected to be slightly below the norm for this time of year, rising into the mid-50s. However, "Warmer by Sunday as the high begins to exit to the east with afternoon high temperatures rising into the upper 50s to mid 60s," the National Weather Service Cleveland notes. Overnight lows, particularly in Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania, will feel the chill, dipping into the low 30s, while the mid-30s are forecasted elsewhere.
The short-term forecast until Tuesday night looks particularly promising, with previous predictions for rain being scaled down. The advancement of a warm front and a slow-moving system will keep the region drier than anticipated. The forecast discussion's National Weather Service statement elaborates, "The approach of the next system appears to be significantly slower with the cold front remaining well back into Wisconsin and Illinois."
Mariners will see high pressure today, resulting in light northerly flow on the lake before shifting to an easterly direction as the pressure gradient increases slightly on Sunday. As the week progresses, "A warm front will cross the lake and southeast to south flow will be favored for Sunday night into Monday," according to the National Weather Service marine forecast. A Small Craft Advisory might be necessitated by offshore winds reaching 20 knots or more significant.
Looking ahead into mid-week, a cold front is set to make its way through the region, diminishing precipitation chances post-Wednesday. Even behind this front, temperatures are projected to remain above average, with highs settling comfortably in the 60s. With some possible low rain chances forecasted towards the end of the week, it appears that sunny days could very well be on the horizon beyond the cold front's passage.
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