Canton is set to experience a warm start to the week, but a significant drop in temperatures is on the horizon, with frigid air expected to return by the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, the warm conditions will be short-lived, with temperatures steadily falling each day.
Today: The day begins with a mild, warm temperature near 54°F, but showers are expected to develop after 1 p.m. Areas of dense fog will also affect the region before 11 a.m. Winds will pick up, gusting as high as 26 mph from the south. The chance of precipitation is 100%, with rainfall amounts expected between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Showers will continue into the evening.
Tonight: Showers will mainly taper off before 10 p.m., with temperatures cooling down to around 36°F. Winds will shift to the west, gusting as high as 29 mph, and there will be an 80% chance of precipitation. Expect another round of rain totaling between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
Tuesday: The weather will transition to partly sunny skies, with highs around 45°F. Winds will be calmer from the west at 9 to 13 mph. As temperatures remain mild, the chance of precipitation will decrease, but cloudy skies are expected to persist.
Tuesday Night: A mostly cloudy night will bring a low of around 30°F, with winds calming down to about 6 mph.
Wednesday: Showers are likely throughout the day, with cloudy skies and a high near 41°F. Winds will become northwest at 5 to 9 mph. There’s a 70% chance of precipitation, and rainfall may accumulate between a quarter and half of an inch. As temperatures cool, there may be a shift toward snow later in the evening.
Wednesday Night: Rain showers will give way to snow showers after 1 a.m. Cloudy skies will persist with a low near 27°F. There’s a 40% chance of precipitation, but little or no snow accumulation is expected.
Thursday: The day will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures struggling to reach a high of 33°F. Snow showers are possible, especially after 1 a.m. Thursday night, with a 40% chance of precipitation.
Friday: Snow showers are expected to continue, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 34°F. The chance of precipitation is 50%, with the possibility of snow accumulation.
Friday Night: The chance of snow showers will remain, with temperatures dipping to around 22°F. Snowfall is possible as the region faces another chilly night.
Saturday: Temperatures will continue to drop, with a high of just 28°F. Snow showers remain in the forecast, with a 40% chance of precipitation.
Saturday Night: As temperatures fall further, the low will hover around 14°F. Snow showers remain possible, with a 30% chance of precipitation.
Sunday: The frigid air will continue, with partly sunny skies and a high near 25°F, signaling the return of colder temperatures for the weekend.
Overall, this week will start off relatively warm, but by the end of the week, winter-like conditions will take hold. Keep your winter gear ready as the cold front arrives, bringing rain, snow, and much chillier temperatures to Stark County. Stay tuned to local forecasts for the latest updates as the weather continues to change.
