St. Patrick's Day Forecast: Sunny And Warm In Ohio

OHIO — St. Patrick's Day should be unusually sunny and warm in Ohio, according to current forecasts.

After a weekend of snow and frigid temperatures, this work week will see quickly rising temperatures and a dash of showers as spring-like conditions roll into the Buckeye State. Temperatures will start in the mid-50s on Monday and Tuesday before climbing into the upper 60s in the middle of the week, the National Weather Service predicted.

Northern Ohio's mid-March weather could be particularly idyllic as a long revered holiday tradition makes its return to Cleveland.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

As COVID-19 cases continue to plummet around Ohio, many iconic events will be attempting returns to in-person festivities this year — including Cleveland's St. Patrick's Day Parade. Northern Ohio's largest city is home to a massive St. Patrick's celebration. In previous years, the event included 10,000 participants and drew far bigger crowds into downtown Cleveland.

With the event scheduled for a big return on Thursday, residents and visitors planning on attending the event can expect a mostly sunny day with a high of approximately 68 degrees. Temperatures could drop into the upper 40s overnight, and there's a slight chance of showers overnight, according to forecasts.

This will be the first year the parade has been held since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The St. Patrick's Day festivities were canceled in both 2020 and 2021.

Day-by-Day Forecast

Monday — Mostly sunny to start the week, with a high of 54 degrees. Temperatures will drop into the low 40s overnight, with light cloud cover.

Tuesday — There's a 20-percent chance of rain after 1 p.m., but the rest of the day should be sunny, with a projected high of 54 degrees. The overnight will be cloudy, with a low of approximately 40 degrees.

Wednesday — This is where things start to get very nice. Temperatures could hit 65 degrees and skies should be mostly blue and sunny. The overnight will be partly cloudy, with a low of about 48 degrees.

Thursday (St. Patrick's Day) — Holiday celebrations will make a glorious return in the Buckeye State. Thursday will be mostly sunny with a high of about 68 degrees. Expect a few clouds to roll in overnight, but temperatures will only fall into the upper 40s.

Friday — There's a 20- to 30-percent chance of showers in the early morning, and then rain is likely after 2 p.m. Temperatures will fall slightly with the rain, with a projected high of 61 degrees and an overnight low of about 42 degrees.