Light snow is in the cards for Hamilton this week.

Environment Canada says Tuesday’s rain will continue overnight before a cold front from a low-pressure system in the Great Lakes hits the region Wednesday afternoon, bringing with it a 40 per cent chance of flurries.

But not much of the white stuff — if any — is expected to accumulate on sidewalks or roads thanks to mild temperatures in recent days.

“Surfaces have a tendency to remain warmer than the air for longer periods, so it’s expected to melt on the ground,” said Steven Flisfeder, a meteorologist with the national weather service.

Although Wednesday’s high is expected to reach 11 C, cold air and strong winds won’t make it feel that mild, Flisfeder said. Winds are forecast to begin around noon at 30 km/h with gusts reaching as hig

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