Cleveland faces gusty snow showers Tuesday as arctic air holds temperatures near the mid-teens

Wind-driven snow and dangerous wind chills shape the Tuesday forecast

Cleveland entered Tuesday in the grip of arctic air, with blowing snow reducing visibility at times and wind chills well below zero during the morning hours. Conditions observed at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport showed light snow with blowing snow, sustained southwest winds around the upper teens (mph) and gusts into the mid-20s late in the morning, alongside an air temperature near 10 degrees.

The day’s forecast calls for intermittent snow showers, with the best chance developing after daybreak and continuing through the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to climb only modestly, topping out around the upper teens. Gusty winds are forecast to persist, driving wind chill values into negative territory for much of the day and keeping travel and outdoor exposure concerns elevated even where snowfall amounts remain limited.

How much snow is expected and what it means for travel

While Tuesday’s snow is not expected to produce a major accumulation for most of Cleveland, brief bursts of snow combined with wind can quickly change road conditions. Short periods of reduced visibility are possible, especially during heavier showers or where snow is lofted by gusts into areas that were previously cleared.

• Snow showers are expected to be most frequent from the morning into the afternoon.
• Accumulations are expected to be relatively light for the city, with higher totals possible in localized bands.
• Blowing snow may create uneven conditions, with drifting in open areas and along exposed roadways.

Cold-related alerts and timing

Cold weather hazards have been in effect for Northeast Ohio, including an extreme cold warning covering early Tuesday morning into late morning. Even after the warning window, temperatures remain low enough that wind chills can stay hazardous, particularly for people without adequate winter clothing or those spending extended periods outside.

Wind chill values were forecast to bottom out in the teens below zero early Tuesday, improving only slightly through the afternoon as winds remain strong.

What to expect Tuesday night into midweek

Snow shower chances are expected to diminish Tuesday evening, with partial clearing overnight. Lows are forecast around or near zero, keeping untreated surfaces vulnerable to refreezing. Wednesday is expected to remain very cold, with highs near the low teens. Additional snow chances later Wednesday into Wednesday night may favor areas east of Cleveland, where lake-enhanced bands can produce more localized bursts and higher totals than surrounding communities.

For residents, the most consequential elements of Tuesday’s weather are the combination of wind, wind-driven snow, and prolonged cold—conditions that can amplify impacts beyond what snowfall totals alone might suggest.