Lake Erie Snowbelts Bring Several Feet of Extra Snow Each Winter East of Cleveland While Canton, Mansfield, and Toledo Also See Lake-Effect Impacts

CLEVELAND — Every winter, Northeast Ohio’s snowbelts stand out for some of the heaviest snowfall totals in the state. When cold air moves across the relatively warm waters of Lake Erie, it can produce huge amounts of lake-effect snow. Some communities pick up several extra feet of snow each winter simply because of where they sit. Lake-effect influence can be broken into three tiers, known as the primary, secondary, and tertiary snowbelts.

Models hint at potential first snow for the Youngstown area

(WKBN) – Whether you are ready or not, winter is around the corner. Soon enough, the first snowflakes will be falling in the Valley. But could it be sooner rather than later?. On average, the first measurable snowfall in the Youngstown area is Nov. 4. The first snowfall of...

Friday Evening Storm Tracker Forecast

Wintry Mix of Rain, Snowflakes, Graupel, and Sleet Possible Friday Night for Cleveland, Mansfield, and Canton With Waterspouts Also Threatening Over Lake Erie

CLEVELAND — A reminder that winter is right around the corner is headed to Northeast Ohio. Short-range models are coming in colder for Friday night into Saturday morning, especially along the Lake Erie snowbelt. Heavy lake-effect bands could bring a wintry mix of rain, snowflakes, graupel, and possibly sleet. Waterspouts are also possible over Lake Erie.

A gloomy Saturday forecast, but Sunday will be much nicer

The chilly air mass that pushed into the Valley on Friday will remain in place as the weekend gets underway. Temperatures will struggle into the mid 40s on Saturday, and a gusty breeze will make it feel even cooler. Low pressure will spin over the eastern Great Lakes, resulting in some showers affecting our area from time to time. The most numerous raindrops should be found in locations north of Rt 224. We expect the shower activity to wind down early Saturday evening.

Pittsburgh weather alert: 43-degree temperature drop this weekend

Pittsburgh weather is swinging hard in the other direction. After the city tied a daily heat record of 79 degrees on Wednesday, Nov. 4, a cold front pushed through the upper Ohio Valley this morning, bringing rain and a cooldown that will drag weekend highs into the 50s and nighttime lows into the 30s.

First Snowflakes Usually Arrive by November 5 in Youngstown and November 10 in Cleveland While Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati Wait Until Late November

CLEVELAND — The time of year when Ohio usually sees its first snow is getting very close. Some higher elevations in Northeast Ohio typically see their first flakes before the end of the first week of November. Farther south and west, the first snow usually holds off until late November. A cooler shift is expected in a few days, which will have many people thinking about the colder season ahead.

Pennsylvania Weather Nov. 5-8: Cold Front Brings 28° Drop

Cold front clears Thursday morning rain before temperatures fall sharply across western Pennsylvania.

Rain, yes rain, is finally back in the forecast Wednesday

After nearly 3 weeks of dry weather across the Valley, rain is back in the forecast Wednesday afternoon. Rainfall will increase later in the afternoon, closer to sunset, and showers will remain widespread after sunset until midnight. Showers become a bit more scattered after midnight and then taper off before daybreak on Thursday.

Tuesday Evening Storm Tracker Forecast

Rain is finally back in the forecast, but Wednesday will be another warm day.

Northeast Ohio Weather: Very warm today; rain and windy tomorrow

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - After a warm Election Day, rain and wind arrive Wednesday. Because of the approaching system from the west, clouds will increase through the night. These clouds will allow temps to remain in the 60s, with an increased breeziness over the area. Clouds will remain strong over...

Monday Evening Storm Tracker Forecast

Pennsylvania Weather Nov. 4-5: Rain Chances Surge to 84%

Rain probabilities climb sharply Wednesday night into Thursday across western Pennsylvania and nearby Ohio.

Storm Tracker Forecast

Gavin's forecast for Monday morning, detailing a mild, bright next few days, with gloomy weather likely over the weekend.

Northeast Ohio Weather Tuesday: Near-Record Heat Before Rain Returns Nov 3

Cleveland, Akron, Toledo and surrounding communities could see highs near 70 degrees Monday.

November Begins on a Hot Note across Northeast Ohio

CLEVELAND — More Above Average Temperatures... Another well above average day in store to begin the work week, as highs climb back into the upper 60s and even a few will see lower 70s on Monday. Isolated shower chances return on Monday, but most areas will be dry, under mostly cloudy skies. Warmer temperatures move in for Election Day, but they will not last through to the end week...

Northeast Ohio weather: Warm through midweek before rain arrives

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Temperatures will be well above normal the next few days before chillier air returns this weekend. For this evening, there is the opportunity for scattered light showers after sunset. Low temperatures hover in the low to mid 50s overnight. On Election Day Tuesday, high temperatures climb...