Northeast Ohio forecast shifts from mild sunshine to rain and possible snowflakes

Northeast Ohio is heading into a week of changing weather, with a mild, sunny Tuesday giving way to rain and much colder conditions. The forecast published by News 5 Cleveland on Nov. 9 calls for temperatures approaching 60 degrees before falling far enough later in the week for snowflakes to potentially mix with rain.

The transition begins with a chilly Monday night. As clouds decrease, some communities could see temperatures drop into the low to mid 30s. Locations closer to the lakeshore are expected to remain somewhat warmer, with overnight readings in the upper 30s and low 40s. Tuesday will therefore start cold before temperatures climb during the day.

Sunshine returns Tuesday, when the forecast high is 59 degrees. That combination makes it the most favorable day of the week for outdoor activities, including raking leaves, walking a dog or finishing work outside. The warmer afternoon will follow a morning when jackets are still needed, with the clearer conditions also bringing a need for sunglasses.

The weather begins turning cooler on Veterans Day, Wednesday. Clouds are expected to build throughout the day, accompanied by breezy conditions and a forecast high of 56 degrees. Showers begin returning after sunset, marking the start of a wetter stretch that becomes more pronounced Thursday as the next weather system arrives.

Thursday is expected to bring widespread rain, with heavy rainfall possible at times. The forecast describes a thoroughly wet day rather than occasional showers with opportunities to get outside between them. Umbrellas, rain jackets and waterproof footwear will be useful as the rain spreads across the area. Thursday's listed high is 49 degrees.

Colder air follows the rain, pushing overnight temperatures into the 30s and leaving afternoon readings struggling in the lower 40s later in the week. Friday's forecast calls for continuing showers and a high of 40 degrees, with the possibility of the season's first snowflakes mixing in.

Any snow at this stage is expected to be limited to flakes rather than an accumulating snowfall or a storm requiring shoveling. Saturday brings the possibility of lake effect rain and snow showers, with a forecast high of 42 degrees. Wintry precipitation could last longest in the snowbelt, potentially continuing into Sunday.