Akron is starting Thursday under cloudy skies in the mid-40s, but the weather is about to get wetter, windier and noticeably less friendly. Showers are expected through the day, with a high near 49 degrees and north winds that could gust to around 22 mph.
Thursday Brings Two Rounds Of Showers
Showers are expected Thursday, with a quarter- to half-inch of rain possible and wet roads.
Temperatures may slip during the afternoon. Gusty north winds will add to the chill, especially later Thursday and Thursday night, when rain remains likely and lows fall to about 35 degrees.
Rain And Snow Mix Into The Weekend
Friday stays mostly cloudy with a high near 42 and a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow is more likely away from the immediate lakeshore and in higher elevations, although most Akron-area locations should see little or no accumulation during the day.
Friday night looks like the stormiest part of the weekend forecast, with rain and snow showers likely and temperatures dipping to around 34 degrees. A slushy coating is possible in spots, but widespread significant accumulation is not expected.
Saturday remains cool and unsettled, with rain and snow showers likely and a high near 43. Conditions should gradually improve Sunday, when the Akron area reaches the mid-40s with only a lingering chance of morning rain or snow showers.
A Past Lake-Effect Event for Comparison
This weekend’s forecast calls for little or no daytime accumulation in most Akron-area locations and only a possible slushy coating Friday night, not widespread significant snow. For comparison, a separate December 7, 2006, lake-effect event produced highly varied 12-hour totals: National Weather Service Cleveland listed 5.5 inches in Twinsburg, 4.2 inches in Richfield and 2.3 inches at CAK Airport. Those historical amounts illustrate local variation; they are not a prediction for this weekend.
Dryer Weather Takes Over Next Week
The forecast finally settles down Monday, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 48. Tuesday should be partly cloudy, followed by clearing, with highs in the upper 40s. Wednesday should be sunny, with temperatures climbing into the lower 50s.
