A high-pressure ridge, averaging 30.50 inches, will move east across Lake Erie through Monday night before exiting eastward. This system will bring calm weather to the region. A cold front will cross the lake on Tuesday, followed by a low-pressure system approaching from the south on Wednesday. This low-pressure system, initially at 30.00 inches, will deepen to 29.60 inches as it moves north across the eastern Great Lakes on Thursday. High pressure will return by Friday, building east across the Great Lakes at 30.60 inches. This pattern indicates fluctuating weather for the Lake Erie region.
Across Lake Erie, from the Detroit River to Maumee Bay and beyond, west winds at 5 to 10 knots are expected tonight, with the lake mostly ice-covered. Southwest winds are forecast for Monday, shifting west later.
Monday night will see southwest winds decrease to under 10 knots. Tuesday will have light and variable winds, becoming northerly at 5 to 10 knots. Tuesday night, northeast winds will strengthen to 10-15 knots.
Wednesday’s forecast includes northeast winds at 10-15 knots, shifting north later. Snow is possible, becoming more likely Wednesday night. Thursday will bring northwest winds at 10-15 knots, turning west later. Friday’s forecast is for west winds at 5-10 knots, becoming southeast later, with a chance of snow Friday night.
From the Islands to Vermilion and beyond, similar conditions are expected, with west winds at 5-10 knots tonight and significant ice cover. Monday will see southwest winds initially at or below 10 knots, increasing to 10-15 knots and shifting west later. Monday night will have southwest winds at 10 knots or less, turning south.
Tuesday’s winds will be southerly at 10 knots or less, shifting north. Northeast winds will range from 5-15 knots Tuesday night. Wednesday will have stronger northeast winds at 15-20 knots, with possible snow and freezing rain Wednesday night. Thursday will have northwest winds at 15-20 knots, decreasing to 10-15 knots and shifting west. Friday will see west winds at 5-15 knots, becoming southeast, with possible snow Friday night. The extensive ice cover has led to the omission of wave height forecasts.
From Ripley to Buffalo, New York, and along the Ohio shoreline from Willowick to Conneaut, conditions mirror other Lake Erie areas. Tonight, expect west winds at 5-10 knots with a slight chance of snow showers late, and mostly ice-covered waters. Monday will have west winds at 5-15 knots, turning southwest. Monday night will see southwest winds at 5-15 knots, becoming south.
Tuesday will have south winds at 5-10 knots, shifting northwest. Tuesday night, north winds will increase from 5-15 knots and become northeast. Wednesday will have strong northeast winds at 15-20 knots, with possible snow and freezing rain Wednesday night. Thursday will have northwest winds at 15-20 knots, decreasing to 10-15 knots and becoming west. Friday will see west winds at 5-15 knots, shifting southeast, with a chance of snow Friday night. The widespread ice cover has resulted in the omission of wave forecasts. While current conditions are icy, fluctuating temperatures and approaching weather systems may impact future ice conditions.