Cleveland Weather: What to watch

Written By kolimtiga on Sabtu, 27 Oktober 2012 | 10.49

Sandy is a big deal.  We have never seen anything like it in modern meteorology.  It could have a catastrophic impact on the East Coast ... and it WILL have a direct impact here in northern Ohio next week.

But in the days leading up to the storm...this weekend...we have weather to keep an eye on.

Grab a beverage and get comfy...this is going to be a long discussion.

A cold front came through northern Ohio and will be "hung up" (stopping) east of us.  This will lock in the cool, breezy weather for the weekend.

Additionally, we have some upper air support coming our way that will allow for a prolonged rain tomorrow (Saturday) that could bring us half to more than 1" of rain.  Saturday's temps will be cool in the 40s and low 50s and it will be breezy.  

I know there are many communities with Trick-or-Treat this weekend, and it looks like the kids will need a good coat or rain poncho to go with their costumes.

Colder air begins to pour in on Sunday, and while we are probably going to have some lake enhanced showers, the question is whether they will be rain or snow.  I think most of Sunday during the day will feature rain, but a rain/snow mix will develop Sunday evening and continue Sunday night into Monday.  At times the change to only-snow could take place, and accumulations (especially in the higher terrain areas east of Cleveland) will be possible.  Right now, it just looks light...maybe a coating ... remember we have some warm ground!

Monday the rain showers will be scattered, but will continue and at times will be mixing with snow.  It will be chilly and breezy with temperatures in the middle 40s.  Monday night we'll have another threat for some accumulating snow in northern Ohio...maybe an inch or two (the air will be a little colder and would have a better chance to support the snow).

Then Tuesday Sandy comes calling.  The following is all based on the current forecast track for Hurricane Sandy...

Starting Monday night our wind will steadily pick up.  

Tuesday the storm will make landfall somewhere on the East Coast with the potential for catastrophic damage.  This is a very serious threat for places like Boston, New York City, Newark, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC and areas stretching inland.

Here, on Tuesday, we are going to have a VERY windy day and we are going to have a LOT of rain coming in.  Since the ground will be saturated and the winds will be high (sustained at 45+ with gusts to 60+), tree damage and power outages are looking to be a big concern for us.  We will be in the 40s.

It will be more of the same Wednesday...wind, rain and 40s.

Then Thursday it seems the storm will finally begin to weaken a bit.  We will still have rain and it will be breezy.

By Friday Sandy begins to move away to the northeast.  The rain becomes scattered, the breezes start to weaken and the temps come back toward 50.

Here is my "statement" today:

While we are NOT in the zone of possible direct landfall of Sandy with the potential for "catastrophic" damage... we will be feeling the affects of the storm IF the forecasts hold. High wind (not hurricane force) and heavy rain will cause problems here, possibly Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week.  Power outages will be an issue.

Stay tuned ... don't panic.

We are going to be okay...but there is cause for concern. 

I have been and will continue to Tweet updates.  Follow me @BetsyKling

Tonight:  Cloudy with showers.  Breezy.  Mid 40s

Saturday:  Rain likely.  Rain could be heavy at times.  Near 50

Sunday:  Mainly cloudy with rain during the day (upper 40s) and a rain/snow mix for the late afternoon into the overnight.  Rain/snow mix may change to snow and some accumulation is possible - especially in the higher terrain areas east of Cleveland. 

Monday:  Breezy.  Mostly cloudy with rain/snow mix, at times just rain and at times just snow. Some accumulation possible (perhaps a couple inches).  Best accumulation potential will be Monday night.  Mid 40s

Tuesday:  WINDY! Sustained wind at 45+ with gusts to 60+. Rain and heavy rain likely.  Mid 40s

Wednesday:  Rain and heavy rain likely.  Windy!  Sustained wind at 35+ with gusts to 50+.  Mid 40s

Thursday:  Periods of rain with cloudy skies.  Breezy.  Upper 40s

Friday:  Mostly cloudy with scattered showers.  Near 50

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