The next few days

A warm front will continue to lift over Northern Ohio through the remainder of the day and hang up over Lake Erie tonight bringing warm temperatures and an increase of rain chances to Stark County going into the weekend.

The warm front currently moving northward through the region will park over Lake Erie later tonight and become nearly stationary through Friday. This will bring some warmer temperatures to Stark County communities with daytime highs getting into the lower 60s and nighttime lows in the lower 50s. Our rain chances will also increase the next few days with the potential for some thunderstorms as pieces of energy rotate around an upper level low pressure system located over the Mississippi River Valley.

The warm temperatures are rapidly melting the remaining snowpack. This, coupled with the additional rainfall that’s expected, could cause some local flooding problems in some areas of the county going into the weekend. The heaviest rainfall through Friday looks to be across Northwest Ohio but we can’t rule out some locally heavy rain which would also put some of our rivers and streams at risk for flooding.

The main flooding potential will occur Friday night into Saturday with most locations around the county receiving a half inch to an inch of rainfall during the period. Thunderstorm activity also looks best during this same time period.

For tonight, look for partly cloudy skies with a low around 40 to 45. Winds are expected to remain out of the South at about 5 to 7 MPH. If winds become calm, there could be some localized fog developing.

Thursday brings a 30 percent chance of showers mainly in the afternoon. Otherwise, skies will be mostly cloudy with highs in the lower 60s. Rainfall amounts of a tenth of an inch or less is expected.

Showers will be likely Thursday night, mainly after midnight, with a low around 45 to 47. The chance of rain is 70 percent with new rainfall amounts of a tenth of an inch or less possible.

The warm temperatures continue Friday with highs again reaching the lower 60s under mostly cloudy skies. Chance of rain is 40 percent with new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch.

Thunderstorms are possible Friday night with lows in the upper 40s.

Temperatures will cool off a bit for the weekend with highs Saturday in the mid 50s and upper 40s for Sunday. Sunshine is expected to return for Tuesday of next week.

Pleasant weather comes to an end as showers move into the region from the west later tonight. Warm temperatures will continue going in to the weekend.

The marvelous sunny weather we’ve been having in Stark County is coming to an end. Rain showers and possibly a thunderstorm or two are forecast to move into Stark County beginning tonight through Friday. Temperatures will also be on the rise approaching the 60 degree mark going into the weekend.

Warmer temperatures and rain showers are in the forecast for Stark County the next few days as a low pressure system sweeps by near the region. Already clouds have moved in over the area signaling the arrival of moisture-laden air that could bring some rain showers later tonight. Rain, if any, should hold off until after midnight. Only a tenth of an inch or so is expected. Lows tonight will remain well above freezing bottoming out at around 37 degrees.

For Wednesday, skies will continue to remain cloudy with rain chances increasing to around 30 percent. Warmer Gulf air will move into the area through the day allowing temperatures to warm up a few degrees. Highs Wednesday will be in the upper 50s with some areas of the county seeing 60 degrees by late afternoon.

The cloudy skies hang around Wednesday night with a slight chance of a shower or two. Lows will be in the lower 40s to around 45.

Shower chances continue Thursday with clouds and above-normal temps. Highs Thursday once again will approach 60 degrees over the area.

Thursday brings an increase chance of rain showers. Highs Thursday will be in the upper 50s under cloudy skies. Some areas could get some substantial rain of a quarter to a half inch by the end of the day.

A rumble or two of thunder might be heard Friday afternoon. Cooler air along with rain is expected to move in for the weekend with highs Saturday and Sunday in the low 50s.

Abundant Sunshine will dominate our weather through Sunday. Look for increased clouds tonight, but sun returns for Monday.

Abundant sunshine and mild temperatures will continue through Sunday for the greater Stark County area with warmer temperatures arriving toward mid-week.
 
High pressure continues to control our weather pattern through Sunday and Monday bringing the Stark County area plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures. Highs for today will be just a tad warmer than yesterday topping out in the mid 40s over the region allowing the snowpack to continue melting.
 
A weakening low will drop into northern Kentucky by Monday morning bringing us an increase in clouds for tonight and Monday. Expect partly cloudy skies tonight with a low in the upper 20s.
 
The low will quickly be taken over by high pressure once again for Monday allowing for additional sunshine over the county. Monday’s highs will be in the upper 40s for most Stark communities. Monday night’s lows will once again dip into the upper 20s.
 
Tuesday will bring more of the same with highs in the upper 40s and lows near 30.
 
Warmer temperatures along with a chance of some rain showers will arrive over the region Wednesday with highs in the lower 50s and lows in the upper 30s.

Sunshine! could make an appearance over Stark County briefly Tuesday morning, but clouds and possibly some light snow showers will begin by afternoon thanks to a storm system making its way to Ohio. The storm should move out by Wednesday allowing for fair weather and sunshine to return through the weekend.

After nearly two weeks of overcast skies and snow showers, our gloomy weather pattern will give way to some much-needed sunshine

High pressure is building in over the region this afternoon and will continue to make its presence known. There is an atmospheric battle going on between the high and moisture feeding off Lake Erie and Lake Huron. The result is some cloud cover that continues to hang around over the entire region. These will, hopefully, begin to dissipate later this evening and into the nighttime hours.

Temperatures should remain above freezing for tonight allowing for more of the snow pack and ice to melt. The warmer temps last night were probably due to the cloud cover and this is expected to help with temps again tonight.

Drier air will begin to punch into the region for Tuesday morning allowing for some sunshine to work its way through. The morning sun will be short lived, however, as an East Coast storm system begins to affect the region. Depending on temperatures, this system could bring a few light snow showers to the area in the afternoon. Temps are expected to remain above the freezing mark, so the snow may end up being drizzle or rain.

The storm pulls off the Atlantic Coast Wednesday allowing high pressure to become firmly entrenched over northeast Ohio by Thursday. This will bring a return to fair weather and the potential for some much-needed sunshine over all our Stark County communities.

Temperatures will generally be in the mid to upper 30s through the period with warmer temps accompanying the sunshine on Thursday. Highs Thursday and Friday will be in the lower 40s.

Fair weather and sunshine is forecast to remain over the region through Saturday night.

Scattered snow flurries and drizzle is expected over Stark County through the day Sunday with little or now new accumulation. The heavier snow will keep to the primary snow belt region through Tuesday.

The last day of February will bring scattered snow flurries, drizzle, and above-freezing temperatures to Stark County

February finally ends today. The snowest February ever in Stark County with an official total of 37.2 inches of snow as of early this morning. The total snowfall for the entire winter season so far is 61.2 inches, so February brought us over half of out total winter season snowfall.

An upper level trough remains over the region today and will hang around into Wednesday bringing us some light snow flurries and drizzle for Sunday. Temperatures will get into the upper 30s over most Stark Communities this afternoon under overcast skies. Very little, if any, additional snow accumulations is expected.

Sunday night brings more of the same. A chance of snow flurries and maybe some freezing drizzle by Monday morning. Expect lows tonight in the mid 20s.

For Monday, the chance of snow and snow flurries diminish with only a slight chance of additional precipitation. Highs Monday will be right around 35 degrees. Skies will remain mostly cloudy thoughout the day.

There is a slight chance of snow flurries remains for Monday night with lows once again in the mid 20s.

Increased chances of snow showers increase for Tuesday and Tuesday night, but forecasters expect little or no accumulations.

Keep your fingers crossed for some sun to return to northeast Ohio Thursday and Friday. If the sun does show itself Thursday, it will be nearly two weeks since the last time we saw sunshine over Stark County.

Saturday’s weather map shows low pressure over the New England States that will generate a few waves of snow showers across northeast Ohio. Accumulations of around 1 to 3 inches are possible in some areas through Sunday.

Stark County dodged another “major” winter storm and skirted by with only a few inches of snow.

While parts of northeast Ohio got hammered from the New England storm, it was pretty much a non-event for Stark County.

Schools and businesses remained open. Highways and roads stayed clear. Life continued as just another winter day throughout the county.

Depending on which media outlet you followed, forecasters had originally predicted up to 8 inches of snow for our area Thursday.

Reports from area drivers in Massillon and Canton indicated wet and/or slushy roadways on well-traveled routes. Otherwise, there seemed to be no major problems getting around in Stark.

The Akron Canton Regional Airport reported only a few minor flight delays.

It was a different story for those counties north of us. In the Cleveland area, several inches of snow fell during the morning and early afternoon hours causing travel problems on may roads and highways. Snowfall, heavy at times, also caused several flight cancellations and delays at Hopkins Airport.

Many towns and cities in northern Ohio instituted parking bans and travel advisories. Reports from Cleveland area media indicate that road conditions have improved drastically and will continue to improve as road crews get into the secondary and neighborhood roads.

According to the National Weather Service, light snow showers will mix with patchy freezing drizzle Saturday morning making travel difficult on untreated roads.

Additional bands of snow are expected to move back over the area through the day today. However, only light accumulation, if any, is expected. Some blowing and drifting of snow could also continue through this evening. Temperatures will get above freezing with highs expected around 35 degrees.

For tonight, expect some snow showers, possibly mixed with freezing drizzle. Temps will once again dip into the mid 20s.

Chances of scattered snow showers return for Sunday with a freezing drizzle mix in the morning. Highs one again should reach the mid to upper 30s.

With the angle of the sun getting higher by the day, daytime temperatures are expected to remain in the mid to upper 30s through mid week. If the current trend continues, we may even get some sunshine Wednesday or Thursday.

New England Storm will remain nearly stationary over the northeast today producing periods of heavy snow and gusty winds over northeast Ohio. A total of 2 to 4 inches of new snow is expected in Stark County by tonight.

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Stark County to 10:00 PM. Total accumulation around 2 to 4 inches expected.

Not as much snow fell over Stark County last night as forecasters predicted. As expected, the heaviest snow occurred over the snow belt counties of Ohio including Geauga, Lake, and Cuyahoga counties.

Reports from early morning commuters are indicating that most roadways across Stark County are in reasonably good shape. Although roads are snow covered and slippery in spots due to drifting, no reports of hazardous road conditions have been received as of 8:00 AM.

Stark County schools also remain in session for the day today.

Persistent, intermittent snow will continue throughout the day Friday as bands of snow showers move across Stark County. Total accumulations for the day should top out in the 2 to 4 inch range. Some of those bands moving through may produce heavy snowfall at times.

Blowing and drifting snow the bigger problem today. Westerly winds, sometimes gusting to 30 MPH, will make for some very unpleasant conditions if you’ll be outdoors.

The heavier snow showers will keep to our north. Those traveling toward Akron and Cleveland later today will run into more intense snow showers. Along with the heavier snow will come an increase of snow drifts due to the gusty winds.

The snow and wind is a result of a powerful low pressure system currently parked over New England. Forecasters are saying the system will remain nearly stationary through the day and begin to loose strength later tonight.

Snow is expected to continue through the weekend with occasional snow showers Saturday. The chances of snow diminish Sunday with only a slight chance of snow Sunday night.