Temperatures were clos the seasonal average on Monday, with most locations seeing temperatures in the mid 30s during the afternoon. Tuesday looks to be a milder day, but it may be the last one for a while. Highs are expected to be in the mid 40s Tuesday, with a gusty southwest wind developing. While a late-day shower can't be ruled out, most places will be precipitation-free. 

Higher rain chances are in the forecast for late Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. A potent cold front is set to cross eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania toward midday and early afternoon, and rain showers should transition to snow showers as temperatures drop into the 20s. 

We anticipate that snow showers will come and go during the second half of Wednesday through much of Thursday. Accumulations will be highest in northern areas, thanks to a boost from unfrozen Lake Erie. Regardless of amount, there can be slick surfaces around the region. 

While a major winter storm is not in the offing during the upcoming weekend, a few "clipper"-type systems will bring more chances for snow showers Friday through Sunday. A fresh batch of arctic air will settle in by Sunday and Monday.