Get ready for winter weather: Heavy lake-effect snow could be on the way to parts of Northern Ohio this Thanksgiving Weekend.
The first Arctic Air Outbreak of the season will bring a continued shift from warm to cold weather, which started last week. This pattern change is expected to occur late Thursday and persist through the weekend.
Cold air is expected to move across the warm waters of Lake Erie starting from Friday. This interaction between the contrasting temperatures is likely to result in the activation of the snow squall machine, which may continue until at least next Monday. In areas where these squalls persist, heavy snow accumulations are anticipated.
Holiday weekend travel will be significantly affected by the arrival of a low-pressure system and front on Thanksgiving Day. As a result, cold air will move in, potentially bringing a mix of rain and snow on Thanksgiving morning.
Throughout the afternoon, there may be scattered rain showers. The combination of these weather conditions could have a serious impact on travel during the holiday weekend.
On Thanksgiving Day, temperatures will reach the lower 40s. However, by Sunday and Monday, highs will only reach the 20s. It is still too early to determine the exact locations and amounts of snowfall. Nonetheless, it is crucial for those with holiday weekend plans to remain vigilant and stay informed about the latest forecasts as the week unfolds.