There's nothing quite like AFC North football in the fall.
As with all divisional rivalries, the standings are typically irrelevant in a guaranteed battle. In the AFC North, however, bitter rivals must battle each other and the elements. Such will be the case when Pittsburgh visits Cleveland on Thursday night.
With the Steelers and Browns gearing up to take the field in Cleveland to kick off Week 12 action in the NFL, The Sporting News will keep you up to date with what you need to know about the weather forecast in Northeast Ohio.
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Steelers vs. Browns weather updates
8:03 p.m. ET: As the game is about to begin, there is light snow and wind in Cleveland. Wilson and Winston should be able to utilize their passing game if conditions stay this mild.
7 p.m. ET: We're in for a snow game! The National Weather Service predicts this storm could produce snow rates exceeding 1 inch per hour, and that it's expected to move onshore around 8 p.m., right before kickoff.
⚠❄ The Winter Weather Advisory now includes Lake County (in addition to Cuyahoga & Geauga) as an ongoing lake-effect band has the potential to produce snow rates exceeding 1 inch per hour. This band is expected to move onshore sometime around 8 PM. pic.twitter.com/wAkUfEhjQX
— NWS Cleveland (@NWSCLE) November 21, 2024
5:50 p.m. ET: Projected winds are worsening, and are now expected to be around 15-20 mph during the game.
Worth noting that winds are coming in a little hotter in Cleveland than what models were showing earlier... Current forecast for #TNF is sustained winds 15-20mph, gusts 25-30mph.
— Kevin Roth (@KevinRothWx) November 21, 2024
That is of course on top of the wintery precip mix. pic.twitter.com/z2N0mguEm9
4:50 p.m. ET: Snowy and windy conditions are expected to continue in Cleveland until midnight EST tonight. The Weather Channel is predicting an accumulation of up to 3 to 5 inches of snow. There has been no announcement of a delayed kickoff at this time.
1:40 p.m. ET: A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Cuyahoga and Geauga Counties. Cleveland is the seat of Cuyahoga County.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Cuyahoga and Geauga Counties. Main impacts will be lake effect snow showers, which can be heavy at times, creating hazardous condition during the evening commute. Roads my become snow covered and slippery with poor visibility. #OHwx pic.twitter.com/8aSFoDDHAK
— NWS Cleveland (@NWSCLE) November 21, 2024
10:19 a.m. ET: Fox 8 Clevland meteorologist Scott Sabol reports there is a possibility of a quick accumulation of heavy, wet snow Thursday evening with winds of 10-15 miles per hour and wind gusts of 20 miles per hour.
7:20 a.m. ET: Cleveland 19 meteorologist Jeff Tanchak reports a mix of rain, snow and snow pellets should be expected around kickoff at 8:15 p.m. ET.
BROWNS GAME TONIGHT: Weather will play a role. A mix of rain, snow, and snow pellets. Not super windy. Upper 30s the entire game. https://t.co/ESQdTDSzb5 pic.twitter.com/x1krFrsNvd
— Jeff Tanchak (@JeffTanchak19) November 21, 2024
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Steelers vs. Browns forecast tonight
Thursday night's forecast in Cleveland calls for a high temperature of 39 degrees. There is a 91 percent chance of precipitation at 8 p.m. ET. "Thursday Night Football" is scheduled to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET.
The wintery mix of snow and rain calls for around 0.2 inches of snow and 0.1 inches of rain between 8 p.m. ET and midnight ET.
It is worth noting that Thursday's forecast in Cleveland calls for a wintery mix throughout the day and residual effects could be felt by game time. The playing surface at Cleveland's Huntington Bank Field is a Kentucky Bluegrass field with an underground heating system.
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How cold is it in Cleveland?
Thursday's high temperature is 40 degrees in Cleveland. With winds reaching up to 14 miles per hour, the temperature will feel like it is in the high 20s or low 30s.
