Akron is waking up under cloudy skies Friday with temperatures near 40 degrees, but the weekend forecast is about to get messier. Rain arrives later Friday, followed by a rain-and-snow mix Friday night before precipitation turns to rain Saturday, then sunshine and milder temperatures return next week.
Rain Arrives Friday Afternoon
Friday will stay mostly cloudy, with a high near 42 and north winds between 5 and 10 mph. Afternoon showers are possible, according to the National Weather Service.
Wet Snow Could Mix In Overnight
Rain becomes more likely Friday evening, then could mix with snow after about 8 p.m. Temperatures will fall to around 34 degrees, and light wet snow may collect on grassy or elevated surfaces, especially in interior parts of Northeast Ohio; significant travel problems are not expected at this point.
Saturday Stays Gray And Gusty
Saturday brings rain under cloudy skies as temperatures rise into the upper 30s and lower 40s, with a 90% chance of precipitation. Northwest winds will run 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph, making the day feel colder than the thermometer suggests.
Sunshine Returns Early Next Week
Sunday remains mostly cloudy with a lingering chance of light rain and a high near 46. The pattern improves Monday with partly sunny skies and a high near 48, followed by a sunny 50-degree Tuesday and highs climbing into the mid-50s by Wednesday and Thursday.
