As Clevelanders bundle up against the closing winter weeks, the National Weather Service in Cleveland provides a silver lining, forecasting a break from the snow showers for some areas along with an incoming high-pressure system. The NWS update assures us, "High pressure will build east into the region today into Monday before exiting to the east Monday night." Get ready for a breather, as the weather shift brings about drier conditions and sunnier skies come Monday.

For those driving in the snowbelt, the Winter Weather Advisory has expired as of early this morning, and further snow accumulation should be minimal—an inch at most, or so says the NWS. Yet, roads could still be treacherous as temperatures in the 20s potentially lead to refrozen surfaces. "With that being said, temperatures in the 20s this morning may result in refreezing of any liquid on untreated pavement and slippery travel across the entire area," explicated the weather briefing.

Looking ahead to the midweek, it appears we're not out of the woods yet. The forecast includes a "potentially impactful system" likely to sweep across the region Wednesday night, capable of delivering anything from snow to mixed precipitation, depending on your locale. Early models suggest a tumultuous mix, with some areas transitioning to rain overnight. The NWS cautions, "Areas east of I-71 and south of I-80 have now trended warm enough to transition to just rain during the overnight hours."

As we push into the long term, the NWS outlook indicates a temperature drop post-storm, with conditions drying quickly on Thursday. However, in a capricious twist, another storm might be eyeing the weekend, potentially bringing more precipitation chaos. "Another round of widespread precipitation is looking possible for later Saturday," outlines the NWS report, leaving us to ponder the fickle nature of Ohio Valley weather.

For aviation and maritime concerns, expect VFR conditions to dominate after a stretch of lower clouds and visibility today. Planes may fly higher come the evening as the skies clear from the west, while Lake Erie's icy surface keeps marine activities to a minimum and suspends the need for Small Craft Advisories, as noted by the NWS.