A cold front will cross through the region this afternoon.

The front will have frequent rain showers and gusty winds as it passes by. A few wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible as the front passes through. Make sure to drive with caution if you will be travelling across the region. Water may pond on roadways so drive with extra caution during the heavy rains.

The rain may end as a brief period of snow or sleet early on Tuesday night. Light accumulations of up to an inch are possible, mainly in the elevated terrain. Some wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph may occur tonight.

The forecast:

This Afternoon Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 66. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight Rain showers, snow showers, and sleet before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10pm and 1am. Low around 23. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 51. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

Saturday A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.