As of 5:35 a.m. ET Monday, March 2, Cleveland is starting the day clear and cold, sitting at about 19°F (−7°C). Skies should stay mostly sunny, with afternoon highs near 38°F and a light east breeze around 7 mph.
Tuesday Morning Commute
Late Monday night, a warm front will push north across the Ohio Valley and fire up the first round of precipitation for Tuesday, March 3. Forecasters are watching a brief window of freezing rain during the Tuesday morning commute before surface temperatures climb enough for a changeover to plain rain. Bridges and untreated side streets are the most likely spots to turn slick. The latest timing and expected impacts are laid out by the National Weather Service Cleveland.
Rainy Stretch Through The Week
Several rounds of rain are on tap from Tuesday through next weekend, with highs jumping into the 50s by Wednesday and the 60s on Thursday and Friday. Some inland areas could flirt with 70°F on Saturday. Forecast discussion numbers point to roughly 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain possible through Sunday, which could trigger nuisance flooding and rising creeks wherever heavier rain bands linger. For context on how this pattern developed, see our earlier outlook.
Plan Ahead
If you are out early Tuesday, build in extra travel time and bring the rain gear. An ice scraper or shoes with good traction could come in handy for that icy window around the morning drive. Small craft operators and shoreline visitors should keep an eye on shifting winds and increasingly choppy conditions later in the week and check official updates before heading out.
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