CLEVELAND — The coldest air of the season ,so far, is here! This coupled with strong winds blowing across a warm Lake Erie will bring in waves of Lake Effect rain and wet snow thru Wednesday. Expect bursts of moderate to heavy rain, wet snow and graupel just about anywhere across Northern Ohio.
Scattered rain & snow showers will continue tonight. Some areas in the snow belt could see 2 or 3 inches of wet snow by sunrise Wednesday where heavier bands persist. Elsewhere, its a little slush on the wind shield as we begin our Wednesday. Lows overnight fall into the middle and upper 30s.
More scattered lake effect rain and wet snow will continue Wednesday morning making for a slick and slower AM rush. Scattered rain showers are likely for the afternoon. Highs will only climb into the lower and middle 40s for highs.
As winds shift around to the southwest, most of the lake effect precipitation will shift north and east out of the area. A few rain and snow showers could linger in far northern Ashtabula County thru Thursday morning.
We will begin to moderate as we end the work week, as highs top off in the 50s to near 60 by Thursday and Friday. We're looking at 70s this weekend!
What To Expect:
- Bursts of moderate/heavy rain & snow tonight
- Some accumulations possible by Wednesday morning
- Scattered mix for Wednesday morning
- Showers ending for most Wednesday night
- Warming by the end of the week
- 70s return for the weekend
Daily Breakdown:
Tuesday Night: Rain/wet snow likely. Blustery. Snow accumulations of a trace to 3".| Low: 36º
Wednesday: Scattered lake effect rain/snow. Still cold.| High: 44º
Thursday: Drying out. Not as chilly.| High: 51º
Friday: Partly cloudy. Not as cool.| High: 64º
Saturday: Partly cloudy. Warmer| High: 71º
Sunday: Partly cloudy. Warm.| High: 73º
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