For those of you in Cleveland bracing for the weekend weather, it will be a mix of chilly vibes and potential ice rinks out there. The National Weather Service in Cleveland is giving us the heads up on a cold front moving out this morning, leaving behind a potential wintery mix to come. They're forecasting "light snow showers with light accumulations across NW PA before sunrise" with the front slowing down south of the Tennessee Valley by this afternoon.
In true Ohio fashion, high pressure is rolling in right behind, settling down for a brief stay that promises us some dry weather into early Saturday, though not without some stubborn high clouds refusing to fully part. Highs are looking to hit the upper 20s to lower 30s, while the higher terrains up in NE OH/NW PA might get the shorter end of the stick, with temperatures hanging low in the mid-20s during the day and teens overnight. As for Saturday, that fickle warm front is inching north across the Ohio Valley in the morning, tracking a surface low heading east/northeast from the central Plains that's deciding whether or not it'll cross into the southern tier of the CWA or remain our chilly neighbor to the south.
By Saturday afternoon, precipitation chances are ramping up, especially in the southern areas, and here's where things could get dicey. The National Weather Service notes that "PoPs and especially precipitation type will rely heavily on the exact track of the low" – meaning, exactly where this low decides to wander will determine whether we're getting a cold rain or freezing rain scenario. But don't get too cozy with the idea of rain; a potentially treacherous icy mix is on the table with a chance "to see a trace to a tenth of an inch of ice accretion." They're predicting temperatures to poke into the lower 30s come Saturday, though if the low pulls a northern maneuver, some places might see mid-30s.
Once that's passed, we're welcoming back the cold advection and light snow hopping onto the scene late Saturday into early Sunday. The forecast suggests a slight snow chance persists courtesy of a low-level trough axis swinging through, with "any additional accumulations will be light," as per NWS, due to the lack of moisture punching in. Sunday into Monday, we say hello to some high-pressure dominance from the northern Plains, ushering us into a parched period with the thermometer being shy of normal by a few degrees. The skies should clear up some, bringing us partly to mostly cloudy weather, closing out our weekend with a peek of more sunshine on Monday.
Looking further ahead, the National Weather Service in Cleveland's weather storyline stays unsettled as "a trough develops over the Great Basin with ridging along the East Coast," influencing a busier storm track for mid-next week. This means we're keeping our sights set on a potentially snowy forecast for mid-next week. Until that storm rolls in, temperatures will stay consistent with highs in the upper 20s and lower 30s. Keep your coats close and your salt closer, Cleveland.
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