Cortland weekly forecast: Warmer temps, freezing rain possible Tuesday morning

CORTLAND, N.Y. — Forecasters are predicting a dryer and milder start to the week across central New York, with temperatures reaching into the lower 40s by Tuesday afternoon.

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The biggest weather threat this week is a chance for freezing rain Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Rain is in the forecast for Tuesday, which is expected to change to snow and showers through Wednesday night.

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Snow amounts this week will be heaviest in northern New York, with 4 to 6 inches possible across northern Oneida County. Most of central New York will get less than 1 inch of snow throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters are also tracking the potential for another weekend storm that could bring more snow Friday and Saturday, though it's too early to predict snowfall totals.

Here's a look at your forecast for the rest of the week:

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