Jack,
I have heard about the weather in Cleveland, but never experienced it. I worked on a project over in Northern Ohio (Tiffin) back in 1999. I left on Thanksgiving just as the weather was changing. Man was it bitter cold! BTW, have you ever visited the famous 'Put-in-Bay'? I spent a few Saturdays there during the summer months taking in the sights and tasting many beers etc.
Cheers,
Shaun