Avoid 'Dangerous' Ice Drifts On Lake Erie: Forecast

CLEVELAND — The ice atop Lake Erie is unstable and dangerous, the National Weather Service warned Monday.

"Anyone who ventures out onto the ice could become stranded with little warning if the ice separates from the shore. The ice could crumble causing anyone trapped to enter the frigid waters of Lake Erie. Drowning from cold water shock is possible for anyone entering the near freezing water. Stay safe and stay on shore," the agency said in a statement.

Winds could also cause chunks of ice to detach and float into open waters, the agency added.

While temperatures should warm this week — peaking with a high in the low 40s on Wednesday — overnight lows will dip into the teens or single digits, according to current forecasts.

There's also a chance for additional snow showers on Wednesday night, Thursday and Friday, the National Weather Service said. It's unclear how much accumulation is possible, but there's less than a 50-percent chance of snow each day.

Here's a forecast for the rest of the work week.

Tuesday — Mostly cloudy with a high of 29 and an overnight low of 26.

Wednesday — A chance of rain after 1 p.m. If it does rain, the showers could turn to snow overnight. The chance of precipitation is currently 30 percent, forecasts said. Expect a high of 40 degrees and an overnight low of 31.

Thursday — A 30-percent chance of snow showers before 1 p.m. Expect a high of 34 and an overnight low of 25.

Friday —A 40-percent chance of snow before 1 p.m. There could be a significant temperature swing, with an expected high of 40 degrees and an overnight low of 25.