Rain, low temps and snowfall possible this week. See what to expect and when

Despite a warm start Monday and Tuesday, the first potential snowfall of the season may occur this week.

According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington , a few sprinkles or light showers may move across the area on Monday. Expect temperatures in the 60s with mid to high clouds.

Widespread rain showers are forecast Monday night and into Tuesday morning. Any instability will be pretty limited during this time. Rain will persist into Tuesday but will become more scattered by the afternoon. Wind gusts of around 25 mph will be possible.Temperatures will rise into the 60s on Tuesday despite expected rainfall and cloud coverage.

Showers will continue on Wednesday. Highs will range from the lower 50s west to the lower 60s east. Wind gusts up to 40 mph will be possible Wednesday afternoon through Thursday, per a hazardous weather outlook .

Much colder air will move into the region Wednesday into Thursday, bringing a possibility of rain and snow showers. The highest coverage will be Thursday afternoon and evening when instability will be the highest.

Highs on Thursday will drop to the mid- to upper 30s. Very minor slushy accumulations may occur during the first part of the day, especially across higher terrain and grassy surfaces. Another period of gusty winds will return Thursday afternoon and evening, which could exceed 40 mph at times.

More rain showers are forecast for Friday. Highs on Friday will rise into the lower 40s.

Detailed 7-day Cincinnati weather forecastMonday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Monday night: There is a chance of showers after 4 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 55. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday: Showers, mainly before 1 p.m. High near 67. South wind around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday night: A slight chance of showers before 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low of around 48. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday: There is a chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Light west wind increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday night: There is a chance of showers after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 34. The chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday: There is a chance of snow showers before 1 p.m., then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. The chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: There is a chance of showers after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. The chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

, Wilmington.