SATURDAY FORECAST: The calm before the storm

CLEVELAND — More cold, but quiet for the overnight hours. Lows will drop into the upper 20s to around 30 for most in NE Ohio. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a light breeze from time to time.

Sunday starts dry for the morning hours. Rain showers will arrive during the afternoon. Highs jump to near 45 degrees during the afternoon with increasing winds. As temperatures fall, the rain will mix with snow during the evening and then change over to snow Sunday night into Monday.

Lake effect snow will set up Monday into Tuesday, with accumulation looking more likely in the primary snow belt. A WINTER STORM WATCH is in effect for Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Ashtabula Counties. This will be the area of the most concern for higher snow totals. Elsewhere, snowfall amounts will be minor. Most significant lake effect snowfall will be Monday night into Tuesday, with the snow then tapering off Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Expect Winter-like highs early next week in the 30s. Brr.

What To Expect:

Daily Breakdown:

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Cold. | Low:

Sunday: PM rain. Flakes mix in late. | High:

Monday: Lake effect snow showers. Cold.| High:

Tuesday: Lake effect snow showers. | High:

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