Residents across the Cleveland area can expect to see mostly sunny skies today, courtesy of a weak surface troughing that's sticking around the region, according to a forecast from the National Weather Service in Cleveland. The unassuming trough is keeping precipitation chances low and temperatures slightly above average for this time of year. However, it's not an all-clear, dense fog could easily develop late tonight into Tuesday morning along the I-71 corridor.
A cold front is then expected to sweep through on Tuesday. The front appears not to significantly affect conditions, as Canadian high pressure is set to quickly build in its wake. This will maintain the mostly dry status quo, although the Cleveland office of NWS warns of "a more expansive area of dense fog" potentially developing west of the I-71 corridor overnight into the early hours of Tuesday.
As we cast an eye towards midweek, temperatures are set to dip slightly below average following the passage of the cold front, signaling yet another potential round of frost or freeze conditions, particularly along and east of the I-71 corridor, come Wednesday and Thursday night, the NWS Cleveland division advises.
Looking ahead, the weekend heralds a shift to a more active weather pattern, with a low pressure system expected to make its way through the Great Lakes on Saturday into Sunday. This change brings with it the promise of rain, which the region has been eagerly needing. "A warm front will lift northeast across the area late Friday into Saturday, with isentropic ascent potentially resulting in some rain showers," reported the National Weather Service. Additionally, we can anticipate much warmer temperatures for Saturday, with highs potentially hitting the mid-70s and, in some spots like Northwest Ohio, even the upper 70s, though this still falls short of record highs for the area.
For those on the water, Lake Erie mariners will be dealing with northeast flow today due to high pressure to the northeast and low pressure off the East Coast. Winds are expected to be relatively tame at 10 to 15 knots, but by Tuesday, wind direction and speed are likely to change as the cold front swoops in. Regular updates on marine conditions are issued by NWS, and those with interests in Lake Erie should stay informed as conditions develop.
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