Swinging Temperatures, Rain, Snow This Week: Ohio Forecast

OHIO — Rain and light snow will give way to gradually warming temperatures this week in northern Ohio.

Temperatures plummeted Sunday night, falling more than 30 degrees in one evening. Saturday and Sunday were unusually gorgeous days, with spring-like conditions and daytime highs in the upper 60s. That weather changed rapidly as rain and snow moved into northern Ohio and temperatures fell into the 20s.

Precipitation should continue through Monday afternoon and into early Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. However, the rain should dry up by Tuesday afternoon and temperatures will rise steadily throughout the week.

By Friday, the projected high will be in the low 50s, according to forecasts.

Here's a day-by-day forecast from the National Weather Service to help plan your week:

Monday — Rainy and snowy throughout the day and night. Little to no accumulation is expected, but there's a 90-percent chance of precipitation during the day and a 30-percent chance of rainfall overnight. Expect a daytime of high of approximately 44 degrees and an overnight low of 28 degrees.

Tuesday —There's a slight chance of flurries in the early morning, but any precipitation should dissipate by 11 a.m. The rest of the day should be cloudy but dry, with a daytime high of 39 degrees. Tuesday night will be calm and cold, with a low of 30 degrees.

Wednesday — Expect a cloudy but dry middle-of-the-week, with a daytime high of 45 degrees. Wednesday night will be clear and cold again, with an overnight low of 30 degrees.

Thursday — The sun will dominate the sky for most of the afternoon, as temperatures climb into the upper 40s or low 50s during the day. Expect a 15 to 20 degree temperature swing overnight, with a low of 34 expected.

Friday — A slight chance of rain after 1 p.m., but temperatures will rise into the low 50s during the day. Rain could start again around midnight as temperatures fall dramatically overnight into the low 20s.