A few lake-effect sprinkles may linger early, but most games will be played under dry skies and crisp fall air as playoff races heat up across the region.
Temperatures on Friday evening will hover in the upper 40s to near 50 degrees at kickoff, slipping into the low to mid 40s by the fourth quarter.CLEVELAND, Ohio — Fans heading out to high school football games across Northeast Ohio on Friday night can expect classic late October weather — cool, mostly dry and a touch brisk under partly cloudy skies.
A lingering low-pressure system over the Great Lakes will finally shift east on Friday as high pressure begins to build into the region, That setup will gradually bring improving conditions Friday evening, though a few lingering lake-effect sprinkles can’t be ruled out in the snowbelt early in the evening. Most inland areas will stay dry for kickoff. Humidity will stay low, and no significant rain is expected during game time, though fields will most likely be damp from Wednesday and Thursday’s rain. Temperatures will hover in the upper 40s to near 50 degrees at kickoff, slipping into the low to mid 40s by the fourth quarter. A light northwest breeze of 5 to 10 mph will add a slight chill, so fans may want to bundle up with an extra layer.Saturday turns brighter but stays cool Temperatures will climb into the low to mid 50s by early Saturday afternoon, making for crisp but comfortable conditions for Saturday high school football games.High pressure will take control of the region this weekend, setting up a dry, seasonably cool day for Saturday’s remaining matchups. Temperatures will climb into the low to mid 50s by early afternoon, making for crisp but comfortable conditions under partly to mostly sunny skies. Winds will stay light out of the northwest, generally around 5 to 10 mph, helping keep the chill in check for players and fans alike. For the noon kickoffs, readings should already be in the upper 40s to around 50 degrees, warming a few degrees by the second half. Afternoon games around 2 p.m. will see highs near the mid 50s under continued sunshine. You'll want to bundle up for any high school football games on Saturday evening. Temperatures around kickoff will quickly cool into the low 40s.By the evening contests, including 7 p.m. kickoffs, temperatures will cool quickly after sunset into the mid 40s, with a few degrees lower in outlying areas. No rain is expected throughout the day, though a few patches of cloud cover could linger along the lakeshore from Lake to Ashtabula counties. Otherwise, it’s shaping up to be a dry, crisp October day from start to finish.Lake-effect rain lingers into Friday before drier, brighter weekend in Northeast Ohio If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our
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