Forecast: Clouds return overnight, snow returns late Friday

CLEVELAND - Meteorologist Trent Magill continuing our web coverage on this bright Thursday afternoon. Enjoy the sunshine while it's here, wintry weather returns before the weekend. Connect with me at twitter.com/trentmweather and facebook.com/trentmweather

4:30 p.m. Update: Temps are ranging from the middle to upper 30s with clouds staying well to our south. Over the next few hours, clouds will start to filter north into Ohio but our almost-full moon should still shine brightly.

Noon Update: A cloud-less sky and breezy southwest winds are helping us warm to the middle 30s already today. Temps won't stop warming until we hit 38 degrees right before sunset.
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High pressure over the eastern half of the nation will bring sunshine and warmer weather today.

After a cold and frosty start with temperatures near 20 degrees, highs will warm to the upper 30s this afternoon.

High pressure moves east overnight, keeping the sky clear. Low temperatures will drop back to the 20s.

Look for increasing clouds by lunchtime Friday, as an arctic front moves across the Great Lakes. Snow will develop late Friday afternoon and evening ahead of the front, affecting the evening rush. Expect light accumulations (1-2") through Friday evening.

Lake effect snow will set up late Friday through early Saturday. A few inches of additional accumulation are possible. High temperatures will hover in the 20s with lows in the teens this weekend. 

A weak front slips into Northeast Ohio Sunday, triggering a chance of snow mainly east of Cleveland.

If you're looking for warmer weather, 40s are back early next week!