CRAWFORD COUNTY, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—You can expect a steady climb in temperatures this week before rain returns to the forecast, according to the National Weather Service report brought to you by Avita Health System. While Monday remains brisk with a high near 42 and a 20% chance of late afternoon snow showers, conditions will turn mostly sunny Tuesday with a high of 49. The warmup peaks Thursday as temperatures hit 71, though a 30% chance of afternoon showers precedes a round of likely rain and potential thunderstorms overnight.

Today-A slight chance of snow showers between 4pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight-Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Tuesday-Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Night-Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday-Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.

Wednesday Night-A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday-A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night-A chance of showers before 8pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then rain likely after 2am. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday-Rain likely before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night-Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

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