Overview

• May 2025 recorded below-normal highs on 19 of the first 28 days in Northeast Ohio, marking one of the coolest late springs in recent memory.
• A cold front sweeping through Friday night into Saturday will trigger scattered showers and keep daytime highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s on May 31.
• Brisk northwest winds may transport smoke from Canadian wildfires into the region, producing milky skies and short-term dips in air quality.
• Weekend outdoor gatherings—from the Wayne County Music and Ribfest to the Guardians-Angels series opener—face intermittent rain but no widespread cancellations.
• Forecast guidance indicates a sharp pattern shift early next week with highs rising into the 70s on Monday and reaching the 80s across Northeast Ohio by Tuesday.