Cleveland is waking up to a gray, drippy morning, with light rain sliding east and keeping temperatures stuck in the mid-40s. The good news is the showers should ease by mid-morning. The trade-off comes tonight, when clearing skies could set the stage for patchy frost west of the I‑71 corridor.
What To Expect
Rain is expected to hang on through the early morning commute, then gradually wind down by about 10 a.m. Most neighborhoods should top out near 59°F, with a light northwest breeze around 6 to 10 mph. This round of showers will add roughly a quarter to a half inch of rain in most spots, according to the NWS Cleveland forecast for the metro area.
Frost Tonight West Of I‑71
This afternoon, drier air starts to move in, which should help clouds thin out first over inland and western neighborhoods. With clearer skies, some of those low-lying spots west of I‑71 could dip into the upper 30s overnight. Forecasters say confidence is growing for patchy frost there, so anyone with gardens, flower beds, or exposed outdoor plumbing may want to take simple precautions before heading to bed.
Late Week Into The Weekend
Rain chances creep back in Friday night into Saturday as another low tracks through the Great Lakes. A stronger system is possible on Sunday, which could bring more widespread rain and embedded thunderstorms along with locally higher rainfall totals. Temperatures look milder overall, heading into the 60s and 70s through the weekend, but plan on pockets of heavy downpours and some slick driving conditions. For added context, check out our earlier Hoodline report on Sunday frost and wind.
How To Prepare
Allow extra time for the morning drive and slow down where water pools on the roads. Turning on headlights in heavier rain will help you see and be seen. Tonight, bring in potted or tender plants or cover them, and consider draining or insulating any exposed outdoor faucets so a chilly night does not turn into a plumbing headache.
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