First Alert Forecast: Mild for Now, Snow Coming Soon
Temperatures will drop significantly throughout Sunday, bringing the possibility of snow mixing with rain at times. A brief but wintry dip is expected, with the first snowflakes of the season likely and wind chills falling into the teens.
Weekend Weather Overview
The upcoming weekend will show a sharp contrast between Saturday and Sunday. Saturday is the best day for outdoor activities, with mild temperatures reaching the low 50s and increasing cloud cover throughout the day.
- Rain is expected to arrive late Saturday night and continue into Sunday.
- Snow is not expected to accumulate on Sunday due to temperatures briefly rising above freezing during daylight hours.
- Winds off Lake Michigan will increase as the rain and snow system moves eastward Sunday night.
Snowfall Expectations
Lake effect snow will develop late Sunday into Monday, causing intermittent snow showers. The highest accumulation will be closer to the lake shore. Early morning and late-night hours might see some snow sticking in certain areas.
“We’re just about a day away from getting in some higher resolution data, which should help paint a clearer picture on where snow will stick and what things will look like.”
Summary
This weekend features mild conditions on Saturday and a quick transition to colder, snowy weather Sunday into Monday, with lake effect snow impacting areas near Lake Michigan.
Author's note: A brief warm-up precedes a dynamic weekend with the first snowflakes expected, particularly near Lake Michigan, signaling a notable weather shift.