The National Weather Service in Cleveland has prepped the region for a mixed bag of weather conditions rolling through this week. According to the NWS's latest forecast, beginning Tuesday, Lake Erie's shores could see some lake effect snow showers before the weather calms down as high pressure moves out.
Temperatures across the area are expected to climb above the freezing point by Wednesday afternoon with some areas potentially hitting the 40-degree mark. A weak cold front is slated to move in on Wednesday morning, "which will be accompanied by relatively shallow moisture," the National Weather Service report said. A few showers could pop up, most likely in Northwest Pennsylvania. The transition from snow to rain isn't expected to cause major disruptions, but the NWS jumps on the freezing rain potential harder than most.
Things are set to get interesting by Thursday. A strong low pressure system rolling across the northern Great Lakes will usher in rain for the area, with forecast QPF is right around 0.5". There's also talk of strong winds and a sharp drop in temperatures by Thursday night. The warm air won't stick around long as temps are predicted to plummet to around 20 degrees by Friday morning.
Lake effect snow is on the docket following the cold front, but some factors, such as temperatures aloft and strong flow, could limit accumulation. The marine outlook isn't much better for the second half of the week; boaters should brace for gusty conditions that might require a Small Craft Advisory or even a Gale Warning. According to the forecast by NWS, "waves as large as 7 to 14 feet are forecast and a Gale Warning still appears probable."
High pressure dropping on Friday night should bring temporary relief, with Saturday seeing a small uptick in temps to the low 40s. But another weak cold front could bring more showers Saturday night into Sunday. The pendulum swings yet again with a return of high pressure forecasted for Monday. In short, if you're in the Cleveland area, buckle up for a rollercoaster ride of weather this week, from spring-like warmth to winter-esque chills and winds.
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