First day of spring 2026: When is the spring equinox?

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Meteorological spring has already arrived, and with temperatures climbing this week in Northeast Ohio, it ...

Ohio burn ban now in effect: Here’s what you need to know

NORTHEAST, Ohio (WOIO) - Northeast Ohio fire departments shared on social media Sunday the start of the Ohio spring burn ban.

Ohio spring burn ban takes effect

Under the ban, opening burning is prohibited statewide during the months of March, April, May, October and November between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wet spring for Northeast Ohio? New outlook shows rain but temperature uncertainty

A new NOAA spring outlook shows increased odds of a wetter-than-normal spring in Northeast Ohio, while temperature trends remain uncertain from March through May.

When does spring start? Ohio has a stinky sign of warmer weather

The groundhogs have had their say, now it's time for the skunks. Skunk cabbages, that is. Another sign of spring in Ohio has ...