If you stepped outside in Westlake this morning, you probably noticed that biting southwest wind. Honestly, it’s one of those Lake Erie mornings where the thermometer says one thing, but your face tells a completely different story. We’re looking at a current temperature of 34°F, but with those 14 mph winds kicking up from the southwest, the "feels like" is sitting right at 25°F.
Basically, it’s cold. Really cold.
The sky is a solid wall of gray right now. Classic Northeast Ohio. According to the latest data from the local monitoring stations, we’ve got 83% humidity, which gives the air that heavy, damp chill that seems to soak right through a denim jacket. If you’re heading out to Crocker Park or just running errands near Detroit Road, you’re going to want the heavy coat and probably those gloves you thought you could leave in the car.
Westlake Ohio Hourly Weather: The Breakdown for Saturday
The big thing to watch for today is the snow. We aren't looking at a massive blizzard, but it’s definitely not staying dry.
Between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM, snow showers are likely. The current forecast shows a 65% chance of light snow during the daytime hours. It’s that powdery, dry kind of snow—the sort that blows across I-90 and makes visibility a bit of a headache even if it isn't piling up deep. Total accumulation is expected to be less than half an inch, so you probably won’t need the shovel, but the salt spreader might be a good idea for the driveway.
What to expect as the sun goes down
As we move into the evening, things actually start to clear up, but the temperature is going to tank. Once the sun sets, that 34°F high is a distant memory.
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- Tonight’s Low: It’s dropping all the way to 14°F.
- Sky Conditions: The clouds are expected to break, leaving us with clear skies overnight.
- Precipitation: The chance of snow falls off a cliff, dropping to just 10% after dark.
The wind isn't letting up much either. We’re expecting a 16 mph wind from the southwest to persist, which means those wind chill values are going to be brutal. By late tonight, it could easily feel like it’s in the single digits.
Real talk on the humidity and wind
Why does Westlake feel so much colder than the actual temperature? It’s the moisture. With humidity levels hovering around 77% to 83%, the air is efficient at pulling heat away from your body. Southwest winds are also notorious in this part of Cuyahoga County for whipping across the open patches of land and gaining speed.
If you're planning on being outdoors for more than ten minutes, focus on layers. A moisture-wicking base layer is actually more important than the big puffer jacket if you’re doing anything active, like walking the dog at Bradley Woods.
Actionable Tips for Westlake Residents Today:
- Check your tires: With temperatures hovering right at freezing (34°F) and dropping, those light snow showers can create "black ice" patches, especially on overpasses near the 90/440 split.
- Pet Safety: A 14°F low is no joke. If you have outdoor pets, they need to be inside or in a heated enclosure by sunset.
- Driveway Prep: Since the snow is light and dry, a quick sweep with a stiff broom around 5:00 PM (before the temperature drops to 14°F) will prevent that thin layer of slush from freezing into a solid sheet of ice overnight.
- Dress for the "Feels Like": Ignore the 34°F. Dress for 25°F during the day and 5°F tonight.
Stay warm out there. The sun might be hiding behind those clouds for now, but at least the overnight clear-out means we might actually see some stars tonight—if you can brave the cold to look at them.