As expected, winds gusted over 50 mph in most of northern Ohio and western Pennsylvania on Friday; the wind will continue to rather gusty during the overnight hours as well. As the low pressure system responsible for the wind pulls away from the region on Saturday, the wind will become less of a story. Saturday will be a rather chilly day with a mixed bag of clouds and sunshine. 

Another potent weather system will track into the lower Great Lakes region Sunday into Monday. Much warmer air is set to surge into the area Sunday and afternoon readings will be well up into the 60s. A gusty wind will also develop, although winds should not be as strong as on Friday. Temperatures will stay on the warm side into Sunday night. 

A big change is in the forecast for Monday. The day will start with warm air hanging on, but a powerful cold front is set to roll though Ohio and into Pennsylvania by midday. Temperatures will drop from the lower 60s to the lower 30s in a matter of hours. After some gusty midday showers, some wet snowflakes or flurries will become a possibility before the afternoon is through. 

Monday's dramatic temperature plunge will be followed by the coldest St. Patrick's Day in 50 years. The rest of the work week will not be as cold.