Weather Advisory for Cleveland and Northwestern Pennsylvania: Frost and Showers Ahead

For Cleveland residents and those nearby, mild to somber weather is on the agenda this week. Starting off with some patchy low-level stratus clouds to begin the day, temperatures are expected to reach into the upper 50s to mid 60s, with skies clearing up later in the day. A "Frost Advisory" has been issued for northwestern Pennsylvania from 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday, as slightly harsher conditions overnight could see mid 30s in the area, according to the National Weather Service Cleveland OH.

A lower pressure system is hovering on the horizon, promising a dampening midweek with overrunning showers as it draws near from the southwest, particularly starting Tuesday. Navigating the waters of Lake Erie might demand some patience, with "waves building to 4-6 feet across the western and central basins through Wednesday," as boaters brace for conditions that require a Small Craft Advisory in some parts, said the NWS Cleveland report. Looking ahead, a dreary concoction of continuous rain showers and sporadic thunderstorms is predicted Tuesday through Wednesday, potentially disrupting visibility for the region.

Temperatures are slated to remain below average for the rest of the week, peaking in the upper 50s to low 60s on Wednesday and Thursday. The permeating chill in the air reminds us of the season's reluctance to welcome the warmth fully; however, a gradual increase is expected, even as conditions remain unsettled beneath the region's dominant low pressure.

Casting an eye toward the weekend, a secondary upper-level trough will bring additional showers, primarily across the region's eastern portion where moisture is more abundant. This could mean a few more days of reaching for the umbrella, even as a hopeful ridge ushers in a potential reprieve from the persistent showers on Sunday. The transition of wind speed and direction will hinge significantly on the progression of the low, which "has generally been slowing in recent model runs," according to NWS Cleveland's projections.