Friday morning, March 27, Cleveland woke up under a blanket of clouds and temperatures in the low 30s, hovering around 34°F at local stations, with a brisk north wind that makes it feel even colder. Highs will only claw their way to about 38°F, so the morning commute stays on the blustery side.
Afternoon Commute And Temperatures
Skies should gradually brighten into some afternoon sun, but do not expect it to feel springlike just yet. A persistent northerly breeze will hold temperatures in the upper 30s, with steady winds around 9 to 16 mph and occasional gusts into the teens. Most of the light rain has already moved out, though the area could still pick up up to a tenth of an inch of additional precipitation during the day.
Late Night Flurries Possible
Late Friday night, a passing shortwave may squeeze out a slight chance of light snow after 5 a.m. Saturday, March 28. Forecasters are not expecting much out of it, with negligible accumulations and no widespread travel impacts anticipated. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 20s, settling near 29°F.
Boaters And Lakeshore
Nearshore waters on Lake Erie stay stirred up on Friday, with Small Craft Advisories in effect, some zones through noon and others through 4 p.m. Friday, March 27. North to northeast winds will gust in the 15 to 25 knot range, keeping conditions choppy and unfriendly for smaller vessels. If you are thinking about heading out, it is a good day to wait and first check updates from the National Weather Service in Cleveland.
Looking Ahead
After the chill, a noticeable warmup is on deck for the weekend and early next week. Temperatures rebound into the mid-50s on Sunday, March 29, rise to near 60°F on Monday, March 30, then push into the upper 60s and around 70°F by Tuesday through Wednesday, March 31 to April 1, as rain and thunderstorm chances increase. If you have outdoor plans from March 30 through April 2, keep an eye on the forecast, with rounds of showers and a few stronger storms possible.
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