Yikes! See how long freezing temps could linger
(WJW) – Let’s start with some good news…
It may not feel like it, but since March 21 (roughly the start of spring) about half of the days in Northeast Ohio have had temperatures above normal.
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If that seems hard to believe, it may be because April has been pretty cloudy and rainy so far.
More good news…
Normal temperature highs are rising. Hello, 80°! We see you!
Now, for the not-so-good news… Sorry!
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Much of Northeast Ohio will be under a Freeze Watch from Wednesday night through Thursday morning. The National Weather Services reports sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28° possible.
How long could freezing temperatures linger in Northeast Ohio? You may not want to know…
Historically speaking, in Northeast Ohio, snow has fallen well into May and temperatures have dipped below freezing as late as June. Yes, JUNE!
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The latest measurable snowfall on record took place May 11, 2020, with .2″. Northeast Ohio has also seen dustings of snow as late as May 27.
The latest below-freezing temperature on record hit June 11, 1972.
Big temperature swings this time of year are a very common occurrence in the southern Great Lakes. For example, going from the 30s to the 50s, even the 60s, is nothing new.
Meteorologist Scott Sabol took a look back and found that March and April have historically seen the greatest day-to-day temperature swings.
And note that these fluctuating temperatures are not just an “Ohio thing.”
Here is a look at the areas across the middle of the US that see these changes the most frequently this time of year:
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