A prolonged thaw is ahead for Northeast Ohio, with highs reaching the 40s this weekend and 50s next week.
This map from AccuWeather shows warmer temperatures expanding eastward across much of the United States in late February, with Ohio included in the area highlighted in orange.CLEVELAND, Ohio — Northeast Ohio’s long stretch of winter chill is about to flip in a big way.
After highs struggled to escape the teens and 20s during a prolonged Arctic outbreak, high temperatures are forecast to climb into the 40s this weekend and surge into the low to mid 50s by Tuesday and Wednesday next week.The warmup will unfold in stages, beginning Friday, with the high expected to reach about 38 degrees at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport — right in line with the normal high for Feb. 13.Sunday: High near 46 By Tuesday and Wednesday, highs are forecast to reach 50 to 53 degrees. The normal high for Feb. 17 and 18 is 39 degrees.from Jan. 23 through Feb. 9 when Northeast Ohio did not record a single high above freezing. Ridging aloft will expand east through the Ohio Valley, allowing milder air to overspread the region,How close to records? While the upcoming warmth will almost feel springlike, record highs do not appear likely at this point.Feb. 14: 62 degrees Feb. 18: 69 degrees Forecast highs in the low 50s Tuesday and Wednesday would fall well short of those marks. Even if Cleveland reaches 53 degrees on Feb. 18, that would still fall well short of the 69-degree record set in 2017.Ice is shown on Columbia Beach Falls in Bay Village on Jan. 21, 2026. A big warmup in Norhteast Ohio will bring rapid melting. Forecasters caution that while widespread flooding is not expected, ice jams remain a concern.Most of the existing snowpack contains about an inch or less of liquid equivalent, with some localized pockets closer to 2 inches, according to the weather service. As temperatures rise and dew points increase, that moisture will be released into rivers and streams. Forecasters caution that while widespread flooding is not expected, ice jams remain a concern. Thick river ice can break apart during warm spells, potentially leading to localized flooding if chunks pile up and block the flow.“largely behind” the central and eastern U.S. , but warned that new risks can emerge as the thaw progresses, including ice jam flooding along rivers. The good news: precipitation looks limited through much of the weekend, which should help moderate runoff. A chance of rain returns to Northeast Ohio Tuesday night into Wednesday.Long-term outlooks from the Climate Prediction Center show that above-average temperatures are expected to stick around in Ohio.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ohio Woman Charged with Child Endangerment and Torture, Caseworker Arrested, and Other Ohio NewsAn Ohio woman faces charges of child endangerment and torture/cruelty. A Marion County Children Services caseworker was arrested on drug charges, leading to parental concerns. Additionally, an OBGYN is mentioned in the Jeffrey Epstein files, and a man died in a single-car crash in Perry County.
Read more »
How the cleveland.com boys basketball Top 25 fared and standouts from TuesdayFind out what happened around Northeast Ohio in boys basketball.
Read more »
Winter briefly returns midweek before warmer pattern takes hold in Northeast OhioNortheast Ohio sees a brief return to winter midweek with colder air and lake-effect snow before temperatures trend warmer by the weekend.
Read more »
Cuyahoga County executive vows to keep Northeast Ohio welcoming amid immigration crackdown fearsChris Ronayne says immigrants built Cleveland and are responsible for the county's continued growth, pushing back against false narratives of rampant crime as unconfirmed ICE sightings put the community on edge.
Read more »
Northeast Ohio boys basketball statistical leaders through Feb. 12, 2026Marcus Johnson remains in the area scoring lead with Brunswick's Trey Drexler.
Read more »
Northeast Ohio lands two of state’s top three hotels in U.S. News rankingsLe Meridien Columbus, The Joseph, claims the No. 1 spot in the state, while two Northeast Ohio hotels land in the top three positions.
Read more »