Northeast Ohio weather: Rain to snow mix, breezy today

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Overnight rainfall totals ranged from around a half inch to an inch across Northeast Ohio. After a brief break in the rain early Sunday morning, more is to come as a low pressure system tracks nearby. However, even in late January, significant cold air is lacking with this system, so while rain mixes with and briefly changes over to a period of wet snow Sunday afternoon, accumulation may be difficult to come by. Either way, a dusting to up to an inch of snow is possible in a few locations, particularly in lake-effect enhanced bands come Monday morning. Afterwards, another light wintry mix moves in on Tuesday followed by a couple dry days Wednesday and Thursday. February starts milder but quickly chills down again into Groundhog Day and beyond.

Rain is filling back into the region Sunday morning after a brief break initially. Temperatures are in the mid to upper 30s along the lakeshore and low to mid 40s farther south.

Expect damp weather to continue through the remainder of the day. Rain mixes with and briefly changes over to a period of wet snow Sunday afternoon and evening as temperatures drop to the mid 30s by sunset. However, given these marginal temperatures, snow accumulations will be limited. Also expect a stiff northeast breeze between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph at times.

Scattered flurries fly Sunday night as low temperatures drop to the low 30s.

Monday sees scattered lake-effect driven snow showers, particularly during the morning hours. These may drop a coating to an inch of snow in a few spots given temperatures still near freezing. However, accumulations are confined to grassy and elevated surfaces while roadways stay mainly wet.

Monday afternoon dries out with a few breaks in the overcast. High temperatures stay in the mid 30s as the breeze begins to settle.

Another light mix of rain and snow is expected on Tuesday with high temperatures in the upper 30s.

Wednesday trends drier but stays cloudy with high temperatures in the mid 30s.

Thursday, the first day of February, will be mostly cloudy and milder as high temperatures climb to the mid 40s.

Another light wintry mix is possible on Friday with afternoon temperatures in the 30s.

Saturday will be mostly cloudy, dry, and chilled with high temperatures in the mid 30s.

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