When it comes to braving winter, Ohio residents are among the toughest out there. Winters here are characteristically long, marked by bitter winds and a healthy dose of snow (or blizzards). And right on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland is the city that often gets the extremes of this weather system. This combination of factors often lands Cleveland in the top five worst winter weather cities in America, and this season will be no different.
Erik Drost/flickr For decades, folks have looked to the Farmer’s Almanac for weather predictions of the upcoming season. Residents of Cleveland have a keen eye for winter forecasts in particular, knowing very well that they are rarely mild.
Erik Drost/flickr And this year, much like the years of the past, this town is in for another tough winter. According to officials, Cleveland could experience an average of five days with temperatures below zero this season.
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Erik Drost/flickr The rest of the season doesn’t promise to be much warmer, either. The average low temperature for January will be a biting 18 degrees F. And by April, the average low will still be in the 30s.
Teknorat/flickr In any given year, Cleveland sees an average of 68 inches of snow. But in some places, such as Cuyahoga County, residents can experience up to 90 inches. This is largely due to winter winds that blow from Lake Erie and can caused localized snow storms.
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Rusty Knuckle/flickr While these conditions can be grueling, there’s no denying that frosty winters are a landmark of life in Cleveland. It won’t be long before the world outside is transformed into a winter wonderland.
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For decades, folks have looked to the Farmer’s Almanac for weather predictions of the upcoming season. Residents of Cleveland have a keen eye for winter forecasts in particular, knowing very well that they are rarely mild.
And this year, much like the years of the past, this town is in for another tough winter. According to officials, Cleveland could experience an average of five days with temperatures below zero this season.
The rest of the season doesn’t promise to be much warmer, either. The average low temperature for January will be a biting 18 degrees F. And by April, the average low will still be in the 30s.
Teknorat/flickr
In any given year, Cleveland sees an average of 68 inches of snow. But in some places, such as Cuyahoga County, residents can experience up to 90 inches. This is largely due to winter winds that blow from Lake Erie and can caused localized snow storms.
Rusty Knuckle/flickr
While these conditions can be grueling, there’s no denying that frosty winters are a landmark of life in Cleveland. It won’t be long before the world outside is transformed into a winter wonderland.
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