The weather in Cleveland has been a story of fronts, with a cold front that moved through the area early Tuesday morning, only to stall and then return as a warm front later in the afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service Cleveland, Ohio, some parts of Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania saw flurries and light snow showers, though little to no heavy activity was reported. The Winter Weather Advisory for Northwest PA was also canceled early as conditions improved.
The day unfolded dry and mild for those south and west of the front. In contrast, Northeast OH and Northwest PA experienced a temperature dip in the morning following pre-dawn highs, only to see a warming trend late afternoon as the warm front returned. The NWS Cleveland OH noted, "Expect late-afternoon highs to reach the mid-upper 30s in most of Northeast OH, warming to the upper 30s to even lower 40s in North Central and Northwest OH." Temperatures remained mild into the evening.
However, the region won't see an extended period of calm as another system, a clipper, makes its way southeast through the Great Lakes night into Wednesday. This is expected to bring brisk southwest winds ahead of it, with gusts potentially reaching 30-40 MPH, particularly near Northwest OH and the lakeshore. Precipitation isn't expected to be heavy outside of Northwest PA, which might see 1-2 inches of snow through the evening.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, the service predicts a 20-30% chance of snow showers across the area as another cold front and associated shortwave trough pushes through. "Most areas west of a Lorain-Wooster line will see little to no accumulation," the forecast states, with greater amounts expected further east, particularly in the higher elevations. Despite the potential for snowfall, the implications for travel and the need for advisories remain unclear. The possibility of squally conditions could prompt an advisory, especially in interior Northwest PA.
As the winds shift west-northwesterly on Wednesday and temperatures begin to fall post-frontal passage, residents can anticipate a mix of weather conditions to see them through midweek. Individuals and mariners are encouraged to follow the National Weather Service in Cleveland, OH, for further updates and detailed marine forecasts.
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